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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1961

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Local Personal Notices From Saco And Biddeford Hospital News

People listed include Allen Wenner Alfred and Jeannette Halasz receiving care at Notre Dame hospital while Mrs. Rose Anna Drouin and Mrs. Josephine Rocheleau also mentioned in medical contexts. Navy service updates note Alfred Gile graduating nuclear power school and several recruits completing boat training at Great Lakes with links to Biddeford and nearby towns.

Allen Wenner Alfred Notre Dame Hospital William Haase School Street Saco Webber Hospital Leon Lausier Summer Street Biddeford Philippe Simard North Avenue Camp Ellis Leo Cyr King Street Jeannette Halasz Ocean Park Road Rose Anna Drouin Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Edmond Janelle Adams Street Albert Grover George Nadeau High Street Josephine Rocheleau Oceanside Drive Kinney Shores Bruce G. Gile USN Jerry A. Gile Groton ‘Conn Richard G. Drouin Germain Drouin Bacon Henry J. Vaillancourt Granite Street Bruce A. Wakefield Frank L. Wakefield Kennebunkport

Lamontagne Blacksmith Dies at 73 in Biddeford

P L Lamontagne 73 a Biddeford resident since 1946 died suddenly at home 13 Pearsons Lane after ill health. Born in St Fortunat PQ he was a blacksmith and wartime shipyard worker. Survived by widow Helena LeBreton Lamontagne, 3 sons Aristide Emilien Charles. 5 daughters Deliane Anita Therese Gloria Laurette. 4 brothers and 2 sisters. 22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral at St Andre church Tuesday at 9 with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home today.

Philosere Louis Lamontagne Biddeford Pearson's Lane St. Fortunat P.Q Eusebe and Virginie (Alban) Lamontagne Union St. Jean Baptist of America St. Andre Church South Portland Helena ‘LeBreton’ Lamontagne Aristide Lamontagne Holyoke Mass Emilien Lamontagne Charles Lamontagne Germany Air Force Deliane Boissonneault Saco Anita Sevigny Therese Hutchins Kennebunk Gloria Carangelo Rochester N.H Laurette Marcotte Victoriaville Gedeon Lamontagne St. Norbert Eusebe Lamontagne Leo Lamontagne Princeville Joseph Lamontagne St. Martyr P. Q al Parent Lewiston Leontine Lamontagne St. Andre Bolduc Alfred Street

Generally Fair Portland Weather Update

This afternoon gradual clearing and mild with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight mostly clear and mild with ground fog in low areas and light westerly wind up to 10 mph. Tuesday mostly sunny and warm with highs around 70 to 75 in Zone 1 and overnight lows listed for multiple locations including Portland 62 and Concord 59.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Prayer Fellowship and Prayer Meeting Notices

The Prayer Fellowship group of Lyman Baptist Church will meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. A prayer meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A off Route 109 Wells.

Prayer Fellowshy Lyman Baptist Church Full Gospel Wells

Prayer and Bible Study at First Baptist Church

A prayer and Bible study will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Ocean Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Home League meeting of Saco Salvation Army planned

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m for its regular meeting led by the Ladies Group with plans for upcoming activities and community service.

The Saco Salvation Army

Women Fellowship Meet With Guests at Saco Parish

The Women's Fellowship of Saco First Parish meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in fellowship hall. Biddeford Second Congregational church Women’s Fellowship members join as guests. Rev Ronald R Beinema will speak.

Women’s Fellowship Saco First Parish Church Fellowship Hall Biddeford Second

Saco Alliance to Meet Then Tour York Institute Museum

The Saco Unitarian Women's Alliance will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the house. At 3 p m members will adjourn to the York Institute Museum as guests of Mrs G Frank Twambley and reconvene at 4 p m at the parish house for refreshments served by Mrs Charles Anthony Miss Arlene Burnham and Miss Lillian Chapin. The Biddeford First Universalist church board of management will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the minister's study at the church. The Youth choir of the Saco School Street Methodist church will rehearse Tuesday at 3 15 p m at the church.

Saco Unitarian Women's Alliance Allance York Institute Museum G. Frank Twambley Charles Anthony Arlene Burnham Lillian Chapin Biddeford First Universe List Church Board of Management Saco School Street Methodist Church

Assumption Sodality Meet After Parish Novena Services

A meeting of Assumption Sodality of St Mary parish will be held Tuesday evening in the parish hall following novena services.

Assumption Sodality of St. Mary Parish

City Fathers Meet For Seawall Report

Biddeford City Council opens tonight at 8 to review Mayor Clement H. Deschambaults report on reconstructing the collapsed White Wharf sea wall. Last week the council authorized contacting contractors to assess costs and repair conditions threatening the three story tenement of Mrs. Oscar Dubois.

Biddeford Clement H. Deschambault White Wharf Oscar Dubois

Faustina Emmons Dies at 85 in Old Orchard Beach

Faustina M Emmons 85 of Old Orchard Beach widow of Wilbur Emmons died Sunday in a local convalescent home Born in Monroe she was the daughter of Thomas and Caroline Batchelder A member of Washington Avenue Methodist Church survivors include a daughter Alma Jackson Westbrook four sons Milton Easley Neal Emmons Arthur and Tom Emmons Miami five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services tomorrow at 2 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with calling hours tonight Rev John Stahl of Beach Methodist Church officiating burial in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Faustina M. Emmons Old Orchard Beach Wilbur Emmons Monroe Thomas Caroline Batchelder Washington Avenue Methodist Alma Jackson Westbrook Milton Emmons Easley S. C Neal Emmons Arthur Tom Eemmons Miami

Francis A Bennett Funeral Service Held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Francis A. Bennett of Dayton were held at St. Mary church Biddeford this morning at 9. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Coleman J. O Toole with William Cleary as vocalist and Miss Louise Welch as organist. Burial followed in St. Mary cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev. Cornelius J. Enright. Bearers were John Bennett George Bennett Jr Jack Bennett Peter MacDonald Joseph MacDonald and Daniel MacDonald.

Francis A. Bennett Dayton St. Mary Church Biddeford Coleman J. O'Toole William Cleary Louise Welch St. Mary Cemetery Cornelius J. Enright John Bennett George Bennett, Jr Jack Bennett Peter MacDonald Joseph MaccDonald Daniel MacDonald

Infant John A. Moulton Dies in Kennebunkport

Private funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p m in Kennebunkport for John A. Moulton four and a half months old son of Richard and Virginia Moulton of Locke Street. Born May 17 in Biddeford he died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include his parents two sisters Barbara Jean and Deborah Lynne and both grandparents. Services at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunkport with Rev George Urban officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing in the family lot.

John A. Moulton Kennebunk Richard Virginia Plaisted Moulton Locke Street Kennebunkport Biddeford Portland Barbara Jean Deborah Lynne Moulton Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street George Urban Village Baptist Church Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing

Union St. Jean Baptist council to hold prayers

Members of Union St. Jean Baptist of America Council Notre Dame of Saco will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford tonight at 7 to say prayers for Philosere L. Lamontagne a member.

Union St. Jean Baptist of America Council Notre Dame of Saco Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford Philosere L. Lamontagne

Church Women Meet Tomorrow In Parish House

The October session of the Women's Fellowship of the First Sace will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the parish house. Mrs Warren Peterson leads the program as social action chairman and Rev M Ronald Bennama of Sixth Street Congregational Auburn will speak, chairing the social action committee for the Congregational Christian Conference of Maine. Refreshments will follow at the social hour served by the October hospitality committee.

Women's Fellowship of the First Sace Warren Peterson Fellowship Social Action M. Ronald Bennama Sixth Street Congregational Church Auburn Congregational Christian Conference of Maine

Work Begins At Bad Intersection

The State Highway Commission started Elm Street traffic intersection work this morning. The $10 000 project aims to remove dangerous road conditions. A road through the rear of Eastman Park will be cut, and additional traffic lights are planned. No completion date was given.

State Highway Commission Elm Street Eestman Park

Election of officers at Fatima circle meeting

The election of officers will occur Tuesday at 8 p.m. in St. Jean hall Biddeford. The nominating committee presenting the slate includes Mrs. Yvonne Landry, Mrs. Marie Roussel, Mrs. Margaret Drolet, Mrs. Belangere Millette and Mrs. Marie Peloquin.

Fatima Circle Isabella St. Jean Hall Adams and Jefferson Streets Biddeford Yvonne Landry Marie Rousselle Margaret Drolet Belangere Millette Marie Peloquin

Civil War Centennial Meet Set for Biddeford City Hall

The Biddeford Saco Civil War Centennial committee will convene tomorrow at 7 30 P M in the Biddeford City building to discuss upcoming events and commemorations.

Biddeford-Saco Biddeford City

Owen-Davis unit meeting hosting Girl State reps in Saco

The Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in the Post home Saco. Girl State representatives will be entertained during the gathering.

Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Saco

Owen-Davis Auxiliary Seeks Cakes for Legion Event

Members of the Owen-Davis Auxiliary in Saco are asked to bring cakes to the Legion home by 6 p m for a Post reception honoring Department Commander Maurice Parisien.

Owen-Davis Saco Department Maurice Parisien Legion Home

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at 7:30

The Biddeford auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the city building.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars

Installation of Officers at Saco Grange Meeting

Installation of officers will occur at the Saco Grange meeting tomorrow at 8 p m in the hall on North street with Leland Scamman serving as installing officer.

Saco Grange North Street Leland Scamman

Trull Hospital Aid Holds Reorganization Meeting

The Trull Hospital Aid will hold a reorganization meeting Wednesday at 2 p m in the Biddeford First Universalist church vestry. All members are requested to be present.

Trull Hospital

Biddeford Civil Defense Units Convene Tonight

All units of the Biddeford Civil Defense organization will meet tonight at 7:30 in the Court room of the Biddeford City building.

Biddeford Civil Defense Organization Biddeford City Building

Wardner Home Board Meeting Announcement

The board of managers of the Wardner home will hold a meeting on Thursday at 2 p m at 43 Middle Street in Saco.

Wardner Home Middle Street Saco

Past Presidents Club Plans Shore Dinner at Wonder Bar

The Past Presidents club of the Biddeford VFW auxiliary schedules a shore dinner for October 21 at Wonder Bar Steak House. Members planning to attend should contact Mrs. Alden Racine by phone to make reservations.

Biddeford

Council Chagnon Union St John the Baptist Meeting

Council Chagnon and Union St John the Baptist of America will meet Wednesday at 6 p m in the club hall on Adams Street in Biddeford.

Council Chagnon Union St. John the Baptist of America P. m Adams Street Biddeford

Saco Scouts Plan First Fall Session Meeting

The Saco Neighborhood Girl Scouts committee will meet tomorrow at 2 p m at the E and I Union in Saco. All leaders and workers connected with the group are invited to attend and plan activities for the coming year.

Saco E and I Union

New Voters Register In Saco For Referendum

Thirteen new voters are listed by the Saco Board of Registration for the referendum election tomorrow. Names include David E Boothby Buxton road Myron L Campbell 342 North street John Angis 52 Nort street Jerry F Grenier 22 Weymouth street Norman Waycott 547 Main street Donald Chretien 1 May street Madelaine Perreault 20 Wood avenue Ophelia Poirer 39 Weymouth street Armand Gagnon North avenue Aline Gregoire Beach avenue Paul W Staples Jr 524 Ferry road Doris Beaudoin 55 Storer street Raymond Beaudoin 55 Storer street.

Saco Board of Registration David E. Boothby Buxton Road Myron L Campbell North — Street John Angis Nort Street Jerry F. Grenier Weymouth _ street Norman Waycott Main Street Donald Chretien May Street Madelaine Perreault Wood Avenue Ophelia Poirer

Muskie to Visit Biddeford Saco Sanford Area

Sen Edmund S Muskie will visit the Biddeford Saco Sanford area Friday to discuss Area Redevelopment plans and legislation with officials in three major county areas. The visit involves York County cities and towns eligible for federal aid under the Area Redevelopment Act. Schedule details will follow once approved.

Edmund S. Muskie Biddeford- Saco-Sanford Lewis K. Marshall York County

Smith St Ours and Smith Wedding In Biddeford Pool

Miss Constance V St Ours and James M Smith wed Saturday at St Andre church Biddeford. Attendants wore green and gold outfits. reception at the Elks lodge Saco. After Oct 14 they reside at Estelle's House Biddeford Pool with travel to Montreal and Quebec for their honeymoon.

Saco Firemen Called Out Twice Over Weekend

Saco firefighters responded to two incidents over the weekend. A 9:30 p.m. Saturday blaze at the Saco Tanning corporation damaged the ceiling roof of the old No 1 engine room. welding was listed as the cause. They returned at 12:43 a.m. for a flooded oil burner at Edna P. Gagne’s home on Beach Street. no suppression was needed and they left by 12:56 a.m.

Saco Saco Tanning Corporation No. 1 Central Station Edna P. Gagne Beach Street

Man’s Pants in Suitcases Reported on Nye Street

Police investigate alleged indecent exposure on Nye Street over the weekend. A 23 year old man with a medium complexion, driving a late model car with many suitcases in the rear, stopped a young girl while wearing only a T shirt. Case ongoing.

Sace Nye Street

Minor Blazes Call Biddeford Firemen

Biddeford firemen were called to two small fires in the city yesterday. At 7:47 in the morning they fought a mattress fire caused by careless smoking in a tenement at 287 Main Street owned by Max Ruben and occupied by Virginia Crafford. A booster was used. Later at 9:30 p.m. an awning fire at the Fishman company store at 129 Main Street also required a booster.

Biddeford Virginia Crafford Max Ruben Main Street Fishman Company

Campaign kickoff set for Biddeford Saco Chest drive

Francis Condon chairs solicitation efforts for the shoe industry for the Biddeford Saco Community Chest campaign. A goal above $35,000 is set by the budget committee and board. Officials have worked for months and hope to report mission accomplished when the drive ends November 4, starting October 1.

Priscilla Barker Weds Alexander Anastasoff in Biddeford Church

Priscilla J Barker wed Alexander P Anastasoff in St Joseph Church Biddeford in a 4 pm ceremony led by Msgr Elie Hevey The bride daughter of Thomas and Caroline Barker and the groom son of Alexander and Mrs Anastasoff After the service a reception was at Hotel Thacher The couple plan a future destination trip and will reside in Biddeford Fort Knox Kentucky is noted for the groom pending recall to duty.

St. Joseph Priscilla J. Barker Alexander P. Anastasoff Elie Hevey Thomas H. Barker Jefferson Street Biddeford Alexander Anastasoff South Street Shirley Barker Thacher Barker Anastasoff Biddeford High School New England Tel, and Tel. Company U. S. Army Fort Knox, Ky

Variance Denied for A R Trucking Terminal

The Zoning Appeals board denied a variance for A R Trucking to locate a trucking terminal on North Street in Saco. In a letter to Building Inspector Peter Hellige, chair George Love said the board voted unanimously after the October 5, 1961 public hearing to reject the plan, citing the site of the former H R Trucking and neighborhood resident opinions.

Zoning Appeals Board A & R Trucking Company North Street Saco Todhey Building Inspecor Peter Hellige George Love Appeals Board H & R_ Trucking company

Nuns Invited To City Theater Film Showing

The City Theater Biddeford invites all York county nuns to a free screening of St Francis of Assisi Thursday at 10 am. The announcement said admission is free.

City Theater Biddeford York County St. Francis of Assisi

Hoffa Conflict Persists Between AFL-CIO and Teamsters

The wage page notes ongoing friction as AFL-CIO leader George Meany urges support for several Teamsters locals that left Hoffa's union. The struggle plays out across state and local levels with continued pressure on Hoffa's organization.

Aflcio Teamsters George Meany Afl-Cio Hoffa

American forest products reach over five thousand items

A report highlights that more than 5,000 products originate from American forests, encompassing a wide range of goods used in daily life. The finding underscores the forestry sector's diverse output and its contribution to industry and commerce.

Marion Banks Challenges School Plan in Pepperell Park

Miss Marion Banks of Saco claims proof that part of a new elementary school in Pepperell Park will be built over an ancient burial ground. She cites maps from the state house and Alfred, plus a reference book, and says officials should honor public wishes without injunctions. She plans further action, warning she may fence graves including those of Tristam Hooper and Col. Cutts if needed.

Marion Banks Saco Pepperell Park State House Boston Alfred Sace Daniel Owen Dyer McArthur Pepperel Park Burial Ground Miss Banks Tristam Hooper Col. Cutts

Nancy Mitchell Weds Richard Madore in Kennebunk

Nancy Mitchell daughter of William N Mitchell and Mrs Alice Mitchell of Arundel married Richard C Madore son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Madore of Biddeford in a Saturday evening ceremony at Kennebunk. Atty Albert Emmons conducted the ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs Paul Sicard. A reception for about 150 followed at Webhannet Clubhouse with a buffet lunch and cake. The bride wore a green suit brown feather hat and brown accessories with an orchid corsage. The mothers wore aqua brocade and mink brown nylon dresses with yellow roses and red rose corsages. After a trip through the White Mountains the couple will live in Arundel. Mrs Madore is a 1960 Kennebunk high graduate and her husband attended Biddeford schools.

Constance V. St. Ours Adelard R. St. Ours Freeman Street Biddeford James M Smith James F. Smith Estelle House Biddeford Pool St. Andre Church Msgr Aime Giguere Laura Proulx Lise Huard Madeleine St. Ours Constance Rogers Ware Suzanne Roberge Saco John Fournier Clarence Rogers Mass Michael Roberge Elks Lodge Biddeford High School University of Maine General Electric Company Somersworth N. H Out of Town Ray Lacoursiere Beverly Clifford Fairfield Conn Connie Michael Walter Rolla William Page Hartford Paul Neveux North Attleboro Kennebunk E. Nancy Mitchell William N. Mitchell Arundel Richard C. Madore Ronald Madore Atty Albert Emmons Paul Sicard Webhannet Club Mitchell Madore White Mountains Kennebunk High School

Rangers New Advisory Group Formed in Saco Hall Meeting

An organizational meeting of the Rangers advisory committee was held at the unit headquarters. Sgt. Joseph Henaire outlined bylaws and announced a $1 annual dues. Prospective members and interested parents were invited to enroll and attend the first meeting on November 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Saco hall. A social followed with refreshments provided by Sgt. Henaire and unit officers.

Rangers Advisory Committee Saco Joseph Henaire Rangers Ranger Boys Clubs Saco Hall Henaire

Mountain Laurel Is State Flower For Connecticut and Pennsylvania

Connecticut and Pennsylvania share the Mountain Laurel as their official state flower. The plant is celebrated for its hardy beauty and fragrant blooms in late spring.

Connecticut Pennsylvania

Fourth Degree Assembly Plans For Installation

At St. Margaret Parish hall Old Orchard Beach a Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree meeting welcomed Aldege Boisclair A J Morin and Jules Nadeau from the Sanford Assembly They announced the joint installation of officers set for October 29 in Sanford A report on the November 18 banquet at the Elks lodge Saco was given by Charles Beaudoin A committee was named to study purchasing a chalice to honor departed brothers Rev Armand Landry Edgar Deprey and Ralph Belair were named to the committee

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach Aldege Boisclair A. J. Morin Jules Nadeau Sanford Elks Lodge Saco Charles Beaudoin Assembly Armand J. Landry Edgar Deprey Ralph Belair

Day Off Tuesday for Pupils At Local Schools

Students at Locke Bonython and Jordan in Saco will have an extra day off tomorrow as the three schools are designated polling places for a statewide referendum. Pupils at other city schools attend classes as usual.

Locke Bonython Jordan Saco

West Berlin Fights Off Border Police Fire

Communist border police fired on four West Berliners at a barbed wire barrier in the American sector. Two were captured, two escaped after luring maneuvers. U.S. officials defended the border police as experienced specialists. Senators Humphrey and Javits voiced support for Berlin’s security and freedom commitments.

U.S R-N

Laos pact on cabinet shares eases fighting fears

Neutralists and Pathet Lao claim Souvanna Phouma group to receive eight cabinet posts while Boun Oum and Souphanouvong supporters would get four each. A Boun Oum spokesman counters that posts should be split among leftists rightists and neutralists. Western hopes rise Geneva to break stalemate as rainy season ends.

Pathet Lao Souvanna Boun Oum Souphanouvong Vientiane Souvanna Phouma

Non-Residents Draw Fines In Traffic Cases

In Biddeford Municipal Court associate judge Nason fined several motorists from Maine and beyond for traffic violations. William H. Chadbourne 21 of South Portland pleaded guilty to passing on a curve on Route 1 and received a 15 dollar fine with a 10 day license suspension. Michael A. Valente 35 of Portland pleaded innocent to speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Elm Street and was found guilty with a 10 dollar fine. Lawrence A. Meserve 32 of Saco pleaded guilty to passing on a bill and had case continued for sentence due to family obligations. State police were complainants in all cases. Other drivers faced fines or continuances for license suspensions and related charges. An afternoon shoplifting case involving two Biddeford sisters was slated for hearing.

Portland Area Gerald ©. Nason Biddeford William H. Chadbourne South Portland Chadbourne Nason Michael A. Valente Portland Elm Street Lawrence A. Meserve Maple Street Saco Meserve Charles A. Seccrest Seccrest Tyrone T. Williams Roxbury Mass Jed N. Pelletier Dover N. H James K. Hunt South Hanover

Eliot Troop 369 Leads 22 Scouts At Rousseau Round-Up

Scoutmaster Addison Fournier led 22 Scouts and leaders from Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 369 sponsored by St. Andre parish at York District camporee Rousseau Round-Up held over the weekend at Fliot. The group played tests demonstrations by Marines, Neptune of Maine, attended Sunday Mass, and planned a Court of Honor for October 29 after a Parents and Star Recognition night at St. Andre parish hall.

Biddeford St. Andre Parish York District Rousseau Fliot Addison Fournier John Lavigne Gerard Morin U. S. Marines Portsmouth Naval Base Neptune of Maine Kittery Roger Walls Robert Fournier Fournier St. Andre Parish Hall

Voting Hours and Polling Places for Local Referendum

Light interest noted in Biddeford and Saco as polls open 9 AM to 7 PM in Old Orchard Beach High School Saco area and 10 AM to 7 PM in Biddeford. Polling sites include Sweetser school Locke school Saco City Building and others. A Saco council special session Tuesday night will review sub bids for Pepperell Park elementary school plumbing.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Saco Sweetser Spring Street Saco City Locke Beach Street Bonython School Street Biddeford Siloam Hall Pool Road St. Andre High Street Emery Birch Street Washington Street Biddeford City St. Mary's St. Mary's Street Bradbury Street Pepperell Park

Police Bill Calls For Open Exams

The Civil Service Police bill before Old Orchard Beach voters tomorrow calls for open competitive examinations for all applicants including current personnel who may wish to compete.

Civil Service Police Old Orchard Beach

West Germany Spends Over $500 Million on Roads

West Germany has allocated more than $500 million in the past decade to upgrade highways and build new roadways. The plan covers improvements to aging segments, expansion projects, and major artery reconstructions aimed at boosting traffic flow and economic activity.

West Germany

Five Month East West Conference In Laos

A brief note records a five month East West conference held in Laos. It notes organizational oversight and regional cooperation efforts among participating groups. No further details on dates, venues, or outcomes are provided in the readable text.

Laos

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