Maine Industrial Scene Shows Promising Sport
Good news dominates Maine industry with Ironrite leasing a 20,000 square foot Bridgton building and Aetna Electric taking over a 10,000 square foot Kezar Falls facility to employ 20 to 25 workers. In Camden locals bought a textile mill to save it, while South Portland readies a major scrapping program as Walsh Construction awaits submarines for the project. The Seabright Woven Felt Co. sale adds 60 workers to the mix and Ironrite prepares to hire 125 to 150 in Bridgton. The Maine Department of Economic Development aided efforts in Camden and Kezar Falls.
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Ironrite, Inc
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Kezar Falls
Aetna Electric Co
Camden
South Portland
Walsh Construction Co
Bridgton Shoe Co
Ielectric
Ironrite
Michigan
Cameen Group
Seabright Woven Felt Co
Maine Department of Economic Development
Drum And Bugle Corps Elects State Officers
The Vacationland drum and bugle corps of Merton's AM VETS elected new officers at the post home in Biddeford last night. Arnold Ballard becomes president, Joseph Bouchard vice president, Peter Vassill secretary, Paul F. Potvin treasurer, and George Huff business manager. Installation is set for October 17 at 7 PM. Outgoing president Nicholas Curro received thanks and an ovation for his two year term. The corps will participate in the Veterans Day parade November 11 and members are urged to attend Wednesday rehearsals at 7:30 PM to prepare.
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Vacationland Drum and Bugle Corps
Merton
Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Post
Biddeford
Arnold Ballard
Joseph Bouchard
Peter Vassill
Paul F. Potvin
George Huff
Nicholas Curro
Newspaper Ads Praised as Best Food Marketing Medium
Washington Agriculture Department publication cites a survey showing newspapers best for food advertising and information. The Agricultural Marketing Service notes printed words can be reread clipped and filed and command more authority than radio or TV statements. Radio and TV offer some outlets for food info but favor music and news or network programs. Heat’s off San Francisco Bay area air district says artichoke tops can be burned to dispose of waste.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Sea
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Ball player wed Las Vegas infielder and stewardess
Billy Martin a Cleveland infielder and Gretchen Winkler a 24 year old airline stewardess were married on Wednesday in Las Vegas Nevada in a simple ceremony.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Billy Martin
Cleveland
Gretchen Winkler
Residents push to restore Camp Ellis name Ellis Beach
New York report notes Eisenhower orders to end the 85,000 longshoremen strike from Maine to Texas seeking court injunction under Taft Hartley. Saco officials consider reversing the Ellis Beach designation amid petitions by Camp Ellis residents who want the area’s historic name restored and a council vote to change back.
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New York
Eisenhower
Maine
Texas
U. S
Life sentence commuted for Maine killer Paul W Dwyer
Augustus Paul W Dwyer, a 40 year lifer, had his life sentence for the 1937 strangling of Dr James G Littlefield commuted to a minimum of 28 years and five months by Gov Clinton A Clauson and the Executive Council. The ruling makes him parole eligible after October 19.
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Paul W. Dwyer
Maine
James G. Littlefield
Clinton A. Clauson
Executive Council
Dwyer
Storm Irene Nears Florida Hits Gulf Coast With Gusts
Tropical storm Irene moved along the Gulf Coast near Pensacola with winds up to 50 mph, edging toward the city as it weakens inland later today. The Pensacola Weather Bureau reported the storm as still poorly organized and forecast it to cross extreme northwest Florida into southern Alabama.
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Gulf Coast
Pensacola Weather Bureau
Florida
Alabama
Public Studying Schools Maine Teachers Are Told
Bangor Maine teachers convene as education officials tout a rising study culture and strong prep levels for elementary and secondary teachers. Maine Education Commissioner Warren G Hill cites a year long rise in college preparation and urges support for bond issues funding University of Maine and state teachers colleges in next Monday referendum.
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Bangor
Maine
Warren G. Hill
Maine Education Commissioner
Maine Teachers Convention
Hill
University of Maine
Lovers Facing Murder Charge in California Case
Los Angeles AP reports pretty Carole Tregoff and her surgeon lover face arraignment on new murder and conspiracy charges in the death of Barbara Jean Finch, 33, last July 18. The indictments, backed by testimony from a Las Vegas student, aim to avoid delays and keep Tregoff jailed.
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Carole Tregoff
Bernard Finch
Barbara Jean Finch
Miss Tregoff
C. F. van de Water
Donald S. Williams
Las Vegas
Nev
Williams
Jones Set For Blast At Garland in Saco Mayoral Bid
Robert Jones, a Democratic city committee candidate for mayor of Saco, vows to attack the present administration at tonight's Saco Democratic City Committee meeting at 7 in the Saco Municipal Court room. He plans to challenge the Republican administration's Bay View land dispute stance and other issues. Jones also criticizes incumbent Republican Mayor Peter A. Garland, who said Tuesday night he will not seek re election this year. Garland hinted Jones and allies had guts to speak out, while Jones defends his associates amid earlier charges.
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Democratic City Committee
Saco
Democrat City Committee
Jones
Bay View
Peter A. Garland
Garland
Rage Two
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