Rain Simulator Tests Soil Rainfall Effects At UM
Scientists Dr Eliot Epstein and Halter Grant of USDA at the University of Maine developed a rainfall simulator inside a silo on Rogers Farm Stillwater. The device creates nearly natural rain with 95 percent impact, aiding studies on runoff percolation irrigation timing and crop suitability for different soils.
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Eliot Epstein
Halter Grant
United States
Department of Agriculture
University of Maine
Epstein
Grant
Rogers Farm
Stillwater
USDA
Garland Sees Morale Falling In West Berlin
PORTLAND AP Rep. Peter A Garland Maine, touring Russia, reports from Berlin that fear grows as the concrete blockade divides West and East Berlin. He cites morale dipping and warns that concessions would further weaken the U S position and endanger West Berliners desire to stay free and allied with the United States.
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Portland
Peter A. Garland
Maine
Pse
West Berlin
United States
Garland
Russia
Berlin
West
East Berlin
Cub Scouts Pack 305 Award Ceremony Highlights
Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 305 held its first fall meeting at the Drew Mill road woodlot. Cubmaster Ray Letellier presided as badges were awarded to Leo Moreau James Seward Preston Arnold Dana Goodwin William Cotsifas Michael Macomber Roger Gagnon Brian Bergeron Gregory Carroll Michael Nolette Carl Olson and others. Webelos Den promotions plus denner stripes and service stars were announced and a tug of war with den mothers provided a finish.
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Biddeford
Boy Scout
Drew Mill Road
Ray Letellier
Den
Dick Martell
David Ross
Cubs
Leo Moreau
James Seward
Preston Arnold
Dana Goodwin
William Cotsifas
Michael Macomber
Wolf
Roger Gagnon
Brian Bergeron
Gregory Carroll
Michael Nolette
Carl Olson
Unclear quotation on Communist threat amid defense mood
A fragment quotes a speaker vowing not to concede further to the Communist threat that surrounds the nation. The text presents a wartime style warning emphasizing vigilance and resolve without detailing actions or context.
20 Take Exams For Lebanon Postmaster Job
Twenty applications were filed with the U S Civil Service Commission for the third class postmaster examination in Lebanon. After testing, the top three will be named by the Post Office Department, with ratings due after several months. Acting postmistress is Edith Vachon of Blaisdell's Corner. applicants include Abbott Blood Bamford Colby De Haven Goff Henderson Kelley Moulton Rand Shepard Turner and Zaprzalska among others.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Edith Vachon
Blaisdell's Corner
Arthur Abbott
Charles Blood
Louise Bamford
Louis Colby
Charles de Haven
Robert E. Goff
Robert Henderson
Burton L. Kelley
Robert M
County Hibernians Open New Biddeford Clubhouse
The York County Hibernians officially opened their new clubhouse on Bradbury Street Biddeford, honoring Roy and Perreault Oilers state softball champions, with league officials and umpires at a special open house. Officials reported favorable comments and an enthusiastic turnout. A possible snowshoe race was discussed by Hibernian and Le Voltigeur clubs for a winter carnival later this year. Refreshments were served.
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York County Hibernians
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Roy and
Perreault
Hibernian Club
le Voltigeur Club
Cancer Crusade in Maine Brings $139863, Up Over Last Year
State Chairman John Gould says the 1961 Cancer Crusade in Maine raised $139863 to fight the disease, an increase of more than $6000 over the previous year. Gould credits community support and fundraising efforts across Maine for the rise in contributions.
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Cancer Crusade
Brunswick
John Gould
Maine
Gould
Club approves TV set purchase at special meeting
Officials accepted the club and voted to purchase a television set. Donations for awards came from Rene Roy and Dr Jerome Gagne during the meeting held yesterday.
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Cial
Rene Roy
Jerome Gagne
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Crepeau’s Rambler
Rambler Sales
Rambler
Main Street
Cub Scouts of Pack
Letellier
Don Mathers
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Pack
Den 6
Norma Donovan
Den 7
Pat Seward
Ann O'Neil
den Mather
Lebanon
County Hibernians
Crepeau
Biddeford, Maine
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