Thornton Library Proving Boon To Student Users
The Thornton academy Memorial library started in 1902 in memory of Charles Cutts Gookin Thornton offers 6 000 to 7 000 volumes for student use The library features a vertical file current events clipping and filing services and books of all kinds Mrs Evelyn Rowe the full time librarian notes popular reads include biography teenage and science fiction career and sports novels and voyages and travels She is assisted by 11 student library assistants Brian Anderson Margaret Colombe Danny Eastman Carol Emerson Janet Gregoire Carol Ivey Elizabeth Jordan Gloria Mooney Rachel Precourt Lorraine Rossignol and Suzanne Tardiff The assistants handle clipping sorting and bookbinding desk circulation and bibliographies earning a half point credit each The library’s circulation this year totals 4 706 fiction and 2 898 non fiction books Changes last year qualified Thornton as a fully accredited school All day library access replaced classes and the athletic director’s office moved to create a work room A freshman orientation program introduced two class hours of instruction and a follow up written project to apply study skills Mrs Rowe Brian Flynn and Edward Bean taught the program The goal is Independence in Learning and emphasizes lifelong library use Freshman study classes teach using information sources reference books card catalogs and periodical guides The project aims to foster curiosity and independent inquiry Continued on Page Two
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Thornton Academy Memorial
Charles Cutts Gookin Thornton
Evelyn Rowe
The
Academy
Rowe
Brian Anderson
Margaret Colombe
Danny Eastman
Carol Emerson
Janet Gregoire
Carol Ivey
Elizabeth Jordan
Gloria Mooney
Rachel Precourt
Lorraine Rossignol
Suzanne Tardiff
Thornton
James McGaffin
Witty Exchange Sparks Wage Interviewboard Banter
An employer comments on high wages for a man with no converience and the applicant retorts that it is harder to work when one knows nothing about the job. The brief joke reflects workplace humor.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Layoff at Portsmouth Shipyard in Kittery Next June
PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire AP reports a tapering off in atomic submarine construction will cut about 500 jobs at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard by next June. Capt Henry P Rumble notes overtime to push sea trials for the Abraham Lincoln and the Thresher, now nearing completion, is winding down.
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Portsmouth
N.H
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Navy
Henry P. Rumble
Thresher
Democratic Edge To Dote Appointments In Saco
In Saco Maine a Democratic tilt appears in city posts with incumbents replaced by Democrats. City treasurer purchasing agent city auditor city attorney tax collector and three recreation commissioners show party changes reflecting a shift from the prior Republican administration.
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Saco
Democratic City Committee
Charles R Cote
City of Saco
Glenn Yarborough
Saco Democratic Social Club
Roger S. Labbe
Charles R. Cote
Peter A Garland
Robert Fenderson
Frederick A Skinner
Hilary Mahaney
Atty
George F. Brickates
Catherine F. Hanson
Marion Lamontagne
Cote
Saco Recreation Commission
John Laird
Casavant Seeks Re election to Police Board Post
Jean Paul Casavant, finishing his first three year term on the Board of Police Commissioners, announced his candidacy for re election backing Mayor Clement H. Deschambault and the administration ticket. Casavant is a lifelong resident of the city.
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Jean Paul Casavant
Board of Police Commissioners
Clement H. Deschambault
Casavant
Air Force Plucks Satellite From Sky
The US Air Force recovered Discoverer XVII capsule after it reentered from space. Piloted by Capt. Gene W. Jones, Pelican II caught the parachute at 11,000 feet, then again at 9,500 feet, bringing the 125 pound capsule aboard after a 21 minute chase.
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Honolulu
US Air Force
Air Force
Gene W. Jones
Walla Walla
Wash
Hawaii
California
Vanderberg Air Force Base
Capt. Jones
Jones
Sunnyvale
Calif
San Francisco
Air Force Ballistic Missile Division Headquarers
Maine Considers District Realignment After Seat Loss
AUGUSTA Maine faces a decision on how to realign its congressional districts after losing one of its three House seats per the 1960 census. The legislature must redraw boundaries to keep roughly equal representation. failure would mean at large elections. Maine has reduced representation multiple times since statehood, with the current reduction to two seats slated to begin for the 1963-64 term.
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Augusta
Maine
Police Repulse Youths In Segregation Clash At New Orleans School
Police repulsed about 190 youths trying to break into McDonagh No 19 elementary as two schools integrated for the first time. White crowds lined streets near William Frantz and McDonagh schools while U S marshals escorted Negro first graders. A man with a toy pistol was seized. several mothers returned to collect books as tensions rose over integration.
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New Orleans
McDonagh No. 19
William Frantz School
Sai
Priest Sought As Kidnapper In Wisconsin Case
Authorities in Wisconsin and Minnesota pursue Rev. Lawrence Dudink 47, chaplain at St. Mary Hospital, accused of kidnapping a 17 year old Minnesota girl who left the hospital with him for a ride last Tuesday. The Municipal Judge issued a warrant naming him as the kidnaper.
Puerto Rico Catholics Told to Confess Sin for Munoz Marin Vote
In San Juan Cathedral and several other churches, priests told Mass-goers that voting for Gov. Luis Munoz Marin and the Popular Democrats was a sin and that parishioners must confess before receiving Holy Communion. Local bishops had urged Catholics to oppose the ticket. Munoz Marin won reelection with about 60 percent, and the Popular Democrats kept majorities in the legislature.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Luis Munoz Marin
Thomas Maisonet
Father Maisonet
Munoz Marin
Popular Democrats
Munoz Martnn
Manila Crashes Claim 10 Lives at Subic Bay
Two U S Navy planes crashed near Subic Bay killing ten, including Rear Adm. Arthur F. Spring and his wife Clare. Also lost were aides Lt. Karl Ziegenhagen and Lt. Cmdr ade Smith, pilot. Lt. Cowles and Airman Cecil G. Johnson among others. eight on a helicopter accompanying the carrier Hornet crash were killed, with no survivors. An American Navy doctor and an enlisted man were slightly injured. The Springs had attended a military dinner dance in Manila before the fatal flight.
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Manila
U.S. Navy
Subic Bay
Arthur F. Spring
Clare
J.g
Karl Ziegenhagen
Aay
Cmdrade K. Smith
Clinton, Tenn
San Marino
Calif
Cecil G. Johnson
Kansas City
U.S. Marine
Philippine Constabulary
Hornet
U.S
Air Force
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Jeannette Gregoire
Daniel Eastman
Suzanne Tardif
Gloria Mello
Andrea Bertrand
Nancy Grace
Elaine Bertrand
Elaine Heffernan
Brian Flynn
Edward Bean
Kittery
Biddeford
St. Joseph Parish
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Joseph Angers
St. Joseph Church
Roland Charland
Scout
Michael
Pacific
Bean Nursing Home
Martha Hill
Girl Scout Troop 2
Diane Harvey
Carolyn Lord
Susan Hunt
Jeannie Hill
Nancy Bowie
Luella Goodwin
Judy Saperia
Betty Strout
Nancy Tripp
Sally Meslawski
C. F. Bean
Story
Coverer XIV
Stephen J. Regina
Limerick
Regina
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Marin
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