Pope Calls for Christian Unity as Vatican Council Opens
Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council before about 2,500 delegates in St. Peter's Basilica. He urged unity among Christians through shared prayers and mutual respect, stressing the church's duty to pursue unity while leaving future steps open. The gathering includes cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and patriarchs from around the world. Continued on Page Six.
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Dolloff Backs TV Debate Date Change Request
Democratic governor candidate Dolloff says Republican Reed knew for weeks he could not accept one of two TV debate dates. Dolloff offered October 22 to November 4 as possible times and criticized the lack of direct replies from Reed's camp while pursuing a schedule change through WCSH TV.
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Maynard C. Dolloff
Reed
Dolloff
Geraghty
Reed Seeks Public Works Funds for State Accelerated Grants
Gov. Reed announced at a Milo rally that he will urge emergency legislative appropriations early in 1963 so nine areas can receive accelerated Public Works Act grants. He asked the Bureau of Public Improvements to review projects in eligible Maine areas including Aroostook Washington Hancock Piscataquis Knox Lincoln and parts of York and Androscoggin counties. Dolloff criticized Reed for signing the Esty unemployment compensation revision at a Lisbon Falls rally, accusing him of undermining the principle of unemployment benefits.
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Lisbon Falls
Dolloff Pushes Higher Pay for Teachers in Maine
Democratic candidate Dolloff urged a five point plan to recruit and keep qualified state workers, including higher teacher salaries to curb losses to other states. He spoke in Lewiston on education and mental health, stressing in service training and a Maine graduate program in psychology and social work.
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University of Maine
Today's Chuckle About Teen Reasoning Sparks Friction
A humorous observation notes that attempting to reason with teenagers often provokes further irritation. The joke implies patience is limited and parental guidance may misfire, reflecting light hearted generational clash in a syndicated feature.
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Fea. Corp
Trial Of Biddeford Mayor Continued To January Term
The larceny case against Biddeford Mayor Clement H. Deschambault and City Clerk Raoul J. Binette will not be tried in the current York County Superior Court term. Justice Randolph A. Weatherbee announced the case will proceed at the January term after defense and prosecution agreed to a continuation. The indictment accuses the pair of converting $1,292.08 belonging to contractor Lucien Bourque to be turned over to the city.
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Clement H. Deschambault
York County
Weatherbee
Binette
Justice Weatherbee
Thieves Stage Breaking Spree Across Biddeford Establishments
Police report a coordinated burglary spree in Biddeford with about 181 dollars stolen from several businesses. Total includes 161 from a tire shop, 20 from Twin City Beverage, while Elmore Feed Stores and Crepeau Rambler Sales saw break ins without any missing items. Police believe a single party carried out the break ins through rear windows and doors before dawn.
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Postal Rate Hike Bill Signed by Kennedy at White House
President Kennedy signed a bill boosting postage rates and federal salaries affecting 1.6 million workers. First class mail rises to five cents and air mail to eight cents on January 7, 1963, with a projected $600 million yearly revenue to support postal service reforms and reduced attrition to private industry. The measure also updates civil service retirement provisions and sets staged salary increases averaging about 9.6 to 11.2 percent for white collar workers and clerks, effective in coming pay periods.
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Encampment Elects New Hoban Officers in Saco Meeting
New Hoban Encampment officers were elected at a meeting last night at the Saco Odd Fellows hall led by William Shea as chief patriarch and Daniel Sylvester as senior warden. Installation is set for October 24 with William Hayden in charge. Charles Hurd and Walter Pochebit attended as district deputies and soriors.
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Milton Randall
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George Ivaskoff
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William O. Hayden
Joan A. Kennedy
Charles I. Hurd
Springvale
Walter Pochebit
William Iskea
Eisenhower campaigns to let people decide fate of nation
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower urged voters to take back faith in themselves and limit centralized power in Washington. He criticized cabinet spending, praised Minnesota Republicans Elmer Anderson Walter Judd and Clark MacGregor, and spoke to about 5,000 in a downtown Minneapolis bank plaza en route to Washington. Kennedy had campaigned for Democrats four days earlier, drawing about 20,000 at a bean feed.
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Autumn colors linger as Maine woodlands hold leaves
Motorists get another chance this weekend to view Maine wood lands in autumn splendor. The Department of Economic Development said most hardwoods still have leaves and colors remain vivid despite last weekend's heavy rains and winds.
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Department of Economic Development
Maine products show slated for inspection week
Augusta Maine officials prepare a four day visit by 17 NASA officials and 15 contractor reps to inspect a Maine products show in the state office building. The event includes interviews with industrial spokesmen and plant visits with over 70 Maine manufacturers expected to attend. Governor Reed and Senator Smith assist the DED in coordinating exhibits and participation.
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Maine
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Negotiations Delay Release Of Bay Of Pigs Prisoners
Havana reports show talks between Fidel Castro and James B. Donovan stalled again delaying the release of 1,113Cubans captured in the Bay of Pigs invasion. A spokesman said revising terms will require two or three more meetings.
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Stand-By club honors Civil Defense service with plaque
At Biddeford City Building Stand-By club held an appreciation ceremony in the court room. Alden Jacobs presented a plaque to outgoing officers for supplying mobile radio gear and operators to Civil Defense during storms and emergencies. New officers named include Paul LaFlamme president Vernon Clough vice president Donald Gagnon secretary Raymond Mathieu treasurer and Dennis Provencher trustee. A committee of Ben Hall Leo Bourque and Gerard Landry will handle November installation ceremonies.
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Biddeford Civil Defense Organization
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Oscar Bourque
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Jacobs
Raymond Dubois
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Raymond Mathieu
Civil Defense Organization
Paul LaFlamme
Vernon Clough
Donald Gagnon
Dennis Provencher
Ben Hall
Leo Bourque
Gerard Landry
Sigma Delta Class Elects Dorothy Tarbox President
Dorothy Tarbox was reelected president of the Sigma Delta class at Biddeford First Universalist church last night. Edna Woodman as vice president, Rosemary Davis as secretary, Berniece Davis as treasurer, and Laura Bridgman as press reporter also won second terms or new roles. Plans for a October 24 smorgasbord supper and a church donation were approved, with Dedication Day services on October 17 at the Messiah All Souls Church in Portland. The meeting opened with roll call responses and closed with bag lunches during the social hour.
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Sigma Delta
Biddeford
Messiah-All Souls Universalist Church
Portland
Rosemary Davis
Berniece Davis
Blanche Beal
Eleanor Davis
Iris Tate
Evelyn Emerson
Pauline Tufts
Jeannette Davis
Laura Bridgman
Grading School Sessions Set for Maine Apple Industry
Apple growers, packers and packin workers are invited to grading schools later this month sponsored by the Maine Agriculture Department. The first meeting will be in Cornish on Oct 24 and the second in Auburn on Oct 25, both at 7:30 p.m.
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Maine Agriculture Department
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