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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1963

Page

10

Democratic Convention May Receive Trimming

Washington AP reports the Democratic National Committee may shrink and simplify the party convention for 1964. Subcommittee chair Jacob Arvey studies vote allocation, considering a population basis, bonus systems, and adjustments for states with past Kennedy support. Delegates and votes debates follow.

Washington Democratic National Committee Atlantic City Jacob Arvey Chicago Illinois National Committee

Hairdressers Electorate Elects Officers at Biddeford Meeting

Officers for the Biddeford Hairdressers Association were elected at a St. John Hall meeting. Laurette Richards was named president with Carmella Giammarino as vice president and Rose Hirst as recording secretary. Other officers include Jeanne Trottier as financial secretary Laurette Simoneau as treasurer Connie Gagne Irma St Amand Annie Forester as directors Evelyn Randall and Alice LaJeunesse legislative Mrs Murphy and Yolande Lowell N S W Doris Champagne historian and publicity chair. The group approved depositing $100 for convention expenses and installation set for November 18 at Oak Ledge Saco. Miss Mary Long of the Weller Corp led an educational program.

Biddeford Hairdressers Association St. John Hall Laurette Richards Carmella Giammarino Rose Hirst Jeanne Trottier Laurette Simoneau Paula Murphy Connie Gagne Irma St. Amand Annie Forester Evelyn Randall Alice Lajeunesse Murphy Yolande Lowell N. S.W Doris Champagne Oak Ledge Saco Mary Long Weller Corp

Drought and Fires Plague Much of Nation

Drought and woodland fires continued across the eastern half of the country while Western rangelands dried. Hay shortages and sagging milk production strained livestock, with cattle marketing high for the season. Great Lakes and major rivers ran below normal levels, sparking water restrictions in some areas. Ohio and Mississippi barge traffic slowed as waters dropped.

Chicago Midwest Great Lakes Wabash Valley Association Indiana Central Plains Mississippi Valley Kansas Hutchinson Miami Fla Florida New York State Pennsylvania Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire West Virginia Illinois Iowa Michigan Kentucky Tennessee Texas George Romney William W. Scranton Pennsylvani Allegheny-Monongahela-Ohio Susquehanna Delaware Ohio Mississippi

U Of M Hosts Kennedy Visit On Homecoming Day Orono

President Kennedy will address an 11 am convocation at the University of Maine Orono with standing room only expected. He will receive an honorary doctorate and fly to Passamaquoddy Bay for tidal power project plans. Muskie travels with him.

Orono University of Maine Kennedy Satoe University University of Connecticut Eastport Lubec Passamaquoddy Bay Dow Air Force Base Bangor Washington Sen Edmund S. Muskie Democratic Parti Maine Will Kennedy Richard J. Dubord Waterville Gloria Laino Bradley William B. Hathaway Lewiston Jane C. Kilroy Portland

Civil Rights Bill Faces Long Road Through Congress

Kennedy administration signals willingness to prune the civil rights bill to gain votes. Attorney General Kennedy urges the full committee to adopt the milder version, fearing the subcommittee's expanded plan could alienate liberals. He warns against fears of a national police force. The bill must travel through Rules, House, Senate, conference, and compromise before passage.

Washington Kennedy Congress House Judiciary Subcommittee Robert F. Kennedy Robert Kennedy United States House Committee Rules Liouse Senate

Sodality Bazaar Scheduled For Nov 8 and 9

St Marys Assumption Sodality sets a two day bazaar in the parish hall on November 8 and 9. Items for sale include aprons dolls foods Christmas novelties grabs parcel post packages books plants and hand knit creations. Lobster roll supper April 4 p.m. year end. Children day 2 to 430 p.m. on November 9. Supper co chairs are Mrs Cartier and Mrs Benoit.

St. Mary's Assumption Sodality Matthew A. Hayes Urbain Langevin Charles E. Cartier Alfred Benoit

Community fund drive appeals to band supporters

A group led by Mrs. Irene Johnson and six other organizers urges each band consultor to contact all members for donations. Mrs Hayes and Mrs Lange vin emphasize mobilizing every contributor to support the campaign.

Irene Johnson Lucienne Martin Janice Booth Sally Couzie Muriel Greenwood Lottie McAuley Hayes Langevin

Appanoose principal hires former teacher after 12 years

Brock Winans, now principal at Appanoose, Osage County, Kansas, returns to hire his former teacher Miss Dollie Greenquist. He offers her a teaching job. she accepts. Winans also teaches seventh and eighth grades and coaches, while Greenquist handles first and second grades.

Appanoose Kan Brock Winans Dollie Greenquist Winans Osage County Miss Greenquist Ca! Her

Homes for Americans Plan HA312R retirement home design

Jan Reiner of St Petersburg Florida designed this retirement home with 830 square feet of floor space. The plan HA312R features bedrooms accessible from outside without crossing the living room, each with a six foot closet as acoustical barrier to the bathroom. A U shape kitchen connects to the garage and laundry, the garage includes a work bench, and a garden tool shed sits just outside.

Jan Reiner 52Nd St. North St. Petersburg Fla

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