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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

2

Personal notices and funeral for Biddeford resident

Mrs. Ethel Buck of Green street Saco remains a surgical patient at Saco Osteopathic hospital. Rene F. Lebel of 38 Foss street Biddeford has returned home after a period as a medical patient at Webber hospital. Omitted from refreshments at the Saco Rebekah lodge installation were Mrs. Lydia Ricker and Mrs. Sophie Mitchell. Lewis C. Weymouth is undergoing recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Clayton Weymouth Alfred. Mr. and Mrs. David Bates and family left Boston after visiting Mrs. Bates mother Mrs. Anne Colpitts of Saco the past two weeks. In Boston they will visit Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carthas before returning to Nantucket Island where Bates is employed at the airport. Funeral services for John Simoneau 24 Sullivan street Biddeford were held Monday from St. Andre church at 9 am a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Aime Gignere assisted by Rev Edmund J Hache deacon and Rev Bernard Nicknair subdeacon. Singing by the male quartet of St Andre's church with organist Mrs. Laura Lauzon Proulx. Bearers were Henry Vaillancourt Albert Fecteau Paul Lachance Raymond Simoneau Norman Beaupre and Paul Gagnon. Burial in the family lot St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Nicknair. Attending out-of-town relatives and friends included Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paquette Lowell Mass Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon Miss Jeanne Gagnon Miss Pauline Gagnon Mrs. Paul Gagnon Manchester NH

Ethel Buck Green Street Saco Saco Osteopathic Hospital Rene F. Lebel Foss Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Saco Rebekah Lodge Lydia Ricker Sophie Mitchell Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Ill Lewis C. Weymouth L. Clayton Weymouth Alfred David Bates Boston Mass Bates Anne Colpitts Paul Carthas Nantucket Island John Simoneau Sullivan Street St. Andre Church Aime Gignere Edmund J. Hache Bernard Nicknair St. Andre’s Church Laura Lauzon Proulx Henry Vaillanco

Portland Weather Summary with Warmer Temperatures

Variable clouds this afternoon with warmer spells and winds from the west to northwest 5 to 15 mph. Tonight it turns fair and not as cold with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday looks fair and warmer with zone temperatures around 48 to 55 this afternoon and 35 to 40 tonight. Lowest temps: Caribou 29 Eastport 31 Greenville 28 Old Town 26 Portland 26 Rumford 27 Mt. Washington 11 Los Angeles 64 Halifax 33.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Los Angeles Halifax

Church and Ahepa Meetings Set This Wednesday Evening

The W. S. C. S. of the Foss Street Methodist church will meet in the vestry Wednesday at 7 30. Hostesses are Mrs. Marion Spofford and Mrs. Frances Michie. An Order of Ahepa meeting is planned for Wednesday at 8 p m at Ahepa hall on Pleasant Street.

Foss Street Methodist Church Marion Spofford Frances Michie The Order of Ahepa Ahepa Pleasant Street

Biddeford-Saco Hadassah Meets Tonight at Etz Chaim

The first fall meeting of the Biddeford Saco Chapter of Hadassah is tonight at 8 at the Etz Chaim synagogue vestry. Guest speaker will be Mrs. James Miller of Auburn.

Biddeford-Saco Hadassah Etz Chaim Synagogue James Miller Auburn

York County Salon 257 to Meet at Legion Hall in Saco

York County Salon 257 and Eight and Forty set Thursday October 19 at 8 pm at the Owen-Davis Legion hall Beach street Saco replacing the prior plan to meet at Mrs Martha Beaudoin home Depart mental of Maine officers will be special guests at the meeting.

York County Owen-Davis Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Martha Beaudoin Departmental of Maine

Harvest supper for Saint Jean Baptiste society planned

The annual harvest supper for all members of the Society of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance will be held Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the hall corner of Main and Elm streets Biddeford. Chapter 9 Widows of World War I will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 at the American Legion hall Beach street Saco.

The Society of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Main and Elm Streets Biddeford American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco

First social of year at Biddeford K of C hall

The first social of the year will be held Wednesday at 8 p m at the Biddeford K of C hall by the Knights of Columbus auxiliary. A special attraction has been planned and members may invite guests.

Biddeford K. of C. Hall Knights of Columbus

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Meet in Saco

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Saco K of P hall A rehearsal will be held after the business meeting for inspections scheduled for November 1.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Saco K. of P. Hall

Church Notes Reminders for Wednesday Services

The Christian Science society Hamilton Memorial at 42 Beach Street Saco will hold a service Wednesday at 7 45 PM. The Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills choir rehearses at 6 30 PM and a prayer meeting at 8 PM. Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village holds a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village

Mid-Week Service at Full Gospel Church Wells

A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 P M at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells

Full Gospel Wells

Prayer Hour Scheduled at Kennebunkport Church

A prayer hour will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church.

Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church

Village Baptist Church holds midweek study hour

A brief report notes a fever and Bible study hour was held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Kennebunkport

Religious Services And Meeting Notices

Holy Communion will be celebrated Wednesday at 8 am in Trinity Episcopal Church Saco. Unitarian Universalist Religious Education committee will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Biddeford First Universalist Church.

Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Unitarian Universalist Religious Education Committee Biddeford First

Biddeford United Baptist to Hold Pastor Candidate Vote

A special meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 8 p m at Biddeford United Baptist Church to vote on pastor candidates. All members are urged to attend following the prayers.

Biddeford United Baptist Church

Speech on postwar competition and production goals

In a collected speech fragment the speaker argues that the United States has lost its absolute supremacy in world capitalist production and trade and now sits similarly to prewar levels. The text then outlines a seven year plan aimed at raising the country to outpace the United States economically.

United States

Funeral Rites For Sandra Sylvestre Held At St Joseph

Funeral services for Sandra Lee Sylvestre aged 15 were held Monday morning at 8 50 from St Joseph church with Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey celebrating a solemn requiem high mass Rev Sylvia Levesque deacon and Rev Marc Franck sub deacon assisted By a male quartet and organist Diana Rousselle. Burial was at St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Fr Levesque. Also present were classmates from St Joseph High School and a large out of town attendance from several states and provinces.

Sandra Lee Sylvestre St. Joseph Church Msgr Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Marc Franck Diana Rousselle Raymond Gagne Richard Chretien Donald Poirier Lee Howe Leroy Chretien Mickey Cochrane St. Joseph Cemetery Fr. Levesque St. Joseph High School Rober Huppe Michael Sylvestre Raymond Labelle William Carpenter Elroy Kenny Vivian Lacroix Natalie Lacroix Fast Paul McKenny Karen McKenny Sanford Edward Pelletier Portland Guy Garon Boston Mass Laurent Garon Los Angeles Calif

Crosby births in Biddeford Pool and Biddeford

To Cecil Curtis Chittum of Estelle house Biddeford Pool a son Christopher Keith born October 9 weighing nine pounds seven ounces Mrs Chittum formerly Victoria Del Paso. To Jean Paul Lizelle 312 Elm Biddeford a daughter Janice Elaine born October 9 weighing eight pounds one ounce Mrs Lizette formerly Fieurette Nadeau. To Norman Perreault 9 Oak Biddeford a daughter Paquette born October 9 weighing six pounds Mrs Perreault formerly Claudette Tarif.

Cecil Curtis Chittum Estelle House Biddeford Pool Christopher Keith Chittum Victoria del Paso Jean Paul Lizelle Elm Street Biddeford Janice Elaine Lizette Fieurette Nadeau Norman Perreault Oak Street Paquette Perreault Claudette Tarif

New Babies Born to Local Families in Biddeford Kennebunkport

Birth announcements list Donna Dolores Michaud Raymond J Michaels Deborah Lynn Morin Roger Alan Jonathan DeWolfe David Donald John Roland born in early October. Parents include Michaud Bergeron Morin Wales Sene cal Lamirande Moison. Homes cited: Biddeford Kennebunkport. Weighs range from four to eight pounds.

Webber Hospital Ronald Michaud Washington Street Biddeford Donna Dolores Michaud Rachel Bergeron Richard A. Michaels Mechanic Street Kennebunk Raymond J Gerald Torin Emery

Engineer Named Auburn Planner Daniel Webster Jr Portland

Daniel Webster Jr a 28 year old from Portland has been named engineer planner for Auburn to succeed Roscoe L Clifford Calais city manager. Webster a University of Maine graduate previously worked two years in the planning department of the California Division of Highways.

Auburn Daniel Webster, Jr Portland Roscoe L. Clifford Calais Webster University of Maine California Division of Highways

Moderator Elected in New England Congregational Group

Dr. Robert Easton of Norway Maine was chosen Monday as moderator of the New England Congregational Christian Conference also known as the Continuing Congregationalists. The body opposes the 1957 merger forming the United Church of Christ with the Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Wolfeboro, N. H Robert Easton Norway Maine New England Congregational Christian Conference Continuing Congregationalists Congregational Christians Evangelical and Reformed Church United Church of Christ

Med. unit activates one year at Ft. Dix

The 173rd Medical Battalion an ArmyReserve unit with HQ at Ft. Williams will begin one year of active duty Tuesday at Ft. Dix. The battalion will serve as a command post for up to five field hospitals and evacuation companies along a recreated Natchez Trace scenic parkway in Mississippi.

Portland P 173Rd Medical Battalion Ft. Williams Ft. Dix National Park Service N. J Natchez Trace Mississippi Asi Scenic Parkway Ies

Nigeria Uproar Over Peace Corps Postcard Incident

The incident began when Margaret Michelmore a 23 year old from Foxboro Massachusetts wrote a postcard describing primitive living conditions in Nigeria. Nigerian students demanded Peace Corps expulsions and barred volunteers from facilities. Nigerian officials urged calm noting U S relations should not suffer.

Peace Corps Margery Michelmore Foxboro Mass United States Theophilus Benson Nigeria Kennedy Michelmore Ibadan Washington Benson Ihbadan Radio Nigeria New York Stephen 0. Awokoya U.S

Designer dresses debut in spring market runway show

The article notes Monday introductions of one sleeve shortened or entirely cut dresses among spring market buyers. California designers theme influences the collection with Oriental and Negro models, bold color combos, and new silhouettes including bikini swimsuits for men.

California Garment District Gernreich Legion of Decency

Chest Chest campaign leaders and agencies list

Campaign chairman Harry M. Wooster co chair Donald C. Doyle and Roger Paarker with Clayton W. Cartmill as executive secretary. First fund report meeting scheduled for Thursday with all workers reporting. Other reports dates October 24 October 31 and November 3. Division heads Richard A. Moore Maurice C. Roux Roger Sherman Thomas Armstrong Francis Condon Roger P. Moore Marin J. Rielly Roger Parker Clifford Purvis Richard Flynn. Community Chest agencies include Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Biddeford Public Health Nursing Service Northeast Hearing and Speech Center Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America and the Saco Public Health Nursing Service.

Kelly Harry M. Wooster Donald C. Doyle Roger Paarker Clayton W. Cartmill Richard A. Moore Maurice C. E. Roux Roger Sherman Thomas Armstrong Francis Condon Roger P. Moore Marin J. Rielly Roger Parker Clifford Purvis Richard Flynn Community Chest The Gorgeana Girl Scout Council, Inc Biddeford Public Health Nursing Service Northeast Hearing and Speech Center, Inc Pine Tree Council, Inc Boy Scouts of America Saco Public iHealth Nursing Service

Webber Hospital board reviews monthly reports

The Webber Hospital board met to hear monthly officer and committee reports. Treasurer Archie Maxwell said September was busy but all bills were paid. Finance chair M Abbott Pendergast noted improving state aid losses due to increased indigent payments. Executive committee chair Roger Sherman called for further study before a change to the hospital insurance plan. Administrator Carleton Davis announced Baker and Adam will audit the books at Oct 30 year end and noted a new EKG machine and microscope are in use. Attending were President Robert W. Cole Sr., Maxwell, Lloyd M. Anderson, Harry P. Garland II, Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr., Roy D. MacNaughton, Roger P. Moore, Pendergast, Herbert R. Bean, John Rogers, Leo Bourque, Judge Simon Spill, Ward R. Johnson, Davis and John Miller.

Webber Hospital Board of Directors Archie Maxwell M. Abbott Pendergast Roger Sherman Carleton Davis Baker and Adam Robert W. Cole, Sr Lloyd M. Anderson Harry P. Garland, II Adelbert M. Jakeman, Sr Roy D. MacNaughton Roger P. Moore Herbert R. Bean John Rogers Leo Bourque Simon Spill Ward R. Johnson Davis John Miller

State Chamber To Meet Today In Biddeford

Pepperell Manufacturing general manager Bernard F. Brady and S. D. Warren president George Olmstead Jr. will speak at the Maine State Chamber of Commerce night meeting at Pepperell Hall Biddeford tonight. The event begins at 4 30 p m with a business session and officer elections, followed by a social at six and banquet at six thirty hosted by the Biddeford Saco chamber.

Bernard F. Brady Pepperell Manufacturing Company Maine State Chamber of Commerce Pepperell Hall Biddeford George Olmstead, Jr S. D. Warren Company Westbrook State Chamber Biddeford-Saco

Supper Planned By Episcopal Church Women

The Episcopal Women of Biddeford outlined a public beef stew supper to be held at Christ Church in Biddeford on November 11. They met with Mrs. George Butler at Kennebunkport and planned the United Thank Offering for November 1 with Saco women joining. The devotional program by Mrs. Bertha Butler featured I am the Good Shepherd. Attendees included Mrs. Harris Baldwin, Mrs. Jessie Russell, Mrs. Annabelle Kelley, Mrs. James Harrison, Mrs. Harold Gould, Mrs. Clifton Allen, Mrs. Esdros Landry, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Gertrude Kimball, Mrs. Bertha Butler, Mrs. Carlyle Atkinson and Rev. Thomas Knox.

Biddeford George Butler Kennebunkport Christ Church Saco Bertha Butler the Good Shepherd Harris Baldwin Jessie Russell Annabelle Kelley James Harrison Harold Gould Clifton Allen Esdros Landry Frank Wilson Gertrude Kimball Carlyle Atkinson Thomas Knox

Priest hospitality and church life in Moscow

The speaker commends priests as sympathetic and joyful, noting close ties with some. He contrasts countryside openness to tourists with wary embassy staff, cites limited church facilities, and mentions 45 Russian Orthodox churches serving Moscow's five million residents. Father Dion says worship is free but offset by atheistic propaganda, and he held Catholic services from his apartment. Frederic J. Richard succeeds Father Dion in Moscow.

Moscow Father Dion Russia Frederic J. Richard Assumption College

Garland Remarks On Education System And Lenin Remarks

Garland noted a lack of facilities for higher education and described the system as geared toward the gifted. Rep. Albert Quie commented on Lenin being revered while Khrushchev carries no pictures, and the pair then took a plane to Washington.

Pace One Garland Rep Albert Quie R-Minn Lenin Khrushchev Washington

Mixed Stock Market After Early Losses In New York

The New York market opened mixed as selective strength offset an initial decline. The Dow fell 0.57 to 702.58 at noon while the Associated Press average slipped 0.30 to 256.10. Auto stocks recovered with Ford up, GM and Studebaker up slightly, Chrysler and AMC steady.

New York Associated Press Wall Street Nikita Khrushchev Ford General Motors Studebaker-Packard Chrysler American Motors American Stock Exchange U. S

Hibernians Plan Nov 12 Whist Nights in St Mary Hall

Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians outlined a series of whist parties to start November 12 at St Mary hall. Committees named led by Charles Gallagher general chairman and Neil Hector ticket chairman. A cribbage tournament was formed with Neil Hoctor as chairman and several members already signed. The order, chartered April 12 1875, is the oldest in Maine. five new members attended.

Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Mary Hall Charles Gallagher Neil Hector William Cosgrove Clarence Kennedy Neil Hoctor Cornelius Hoctor Pete Wynne Joseph Kerry Albert Colpitts John Gleason Qunetin Johnson Eugene Wynne Thomas Breen William Judge Quentin Johnson Maine

Equipment awards recap: suppliers and totals listed

Equipment awards went to Narragansett Gymnasium Equipment company for basketball goals totaling 2888. Duff Manufacturing for desks 840. Hussey Manufacturing for bleachers 10223. Gledhill Brothers laboratory equipment 15543. Jackson Chairs cafeteria tables 2521.54. Gledhill Brothers classroom chairs 6157.50. Maine Office Supply drawing tables 909. Republic Steel lockers 13313. J L Hammett classroom desks and chairs 6075. Paris Manufacturing classroom desks and chairs 5985. Singer Sewing Machine sewing machines and chairs 817. Paris Manufacturing typewriting desks 987. Republic Steel classroom teachers wardrobes 1368. Maine Office Supply office furniture 270.05. Gledhill Brothers household arts equipment 3826. Burbank-Douglass cafeteria kitchen equipment 921277. Brodhead-Garrett industrial shop heavy equipment 12409.10. Stanley Worksman library shelving 2614.12. George's Appliances household arts appliances 1455.65. Fisher-James commercial department equipment 4119.92. Jackson Chairs gymnasium movable chairs 4600. Reo Window Shade window shades 4174. Westinghouse Electric Supply light fixtures 52007.85. Hervert G Parker stage curtain cyclorama 2940. Blanchard Associates fire extinguishers 964.90. Republic Steel locker room benches 225.

Narragansett Gymnasium Equipment Company Duff Manufacturing Company Hussey Manufacturing Company Gledhill Brothers Jackson Chairs, Inc Maine Office Supply Company Republic Steel Corporation J. L. Hammett Company Paris Manufacturing Company Singer Sewing Machine Company Burbank-Douglass Company Brodhead-Garrett Company Stanley Worksman & Associates George's Appliances & Furniture Inc Fisher-James Company Jackson Chairs Reo Westinghouse Electric Supply Company Hervert G. Parker Company Blanchard Associates, Inc

VFW Seeks Public Shelter Program Expansion

The resolution calls for a nationwide shelter project for those able to fund it and urges a public plan to construct shelters of adequate size and strategic locations to protect all citizens. It emphasizes ensuring shelter coverage aligns with projected needs and community requirements.

Summer cottage exodus and local society notes Cape Porpoise

The exodus of summer visitors continues with Miss Jane Day closing her cottage on Pier road and several families leaving Nestler's Point and Langsford road. The Women's Guild met October 11 with 25 present and planned to support the Christmas Fair on December 6. Local residents celebrate an October 19 granddaughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wagner. A Cape Porpoise anniversary party for George and Mrs. Seavey highlighted with a purse of money and cakes at Nell and Mark's in Scarborough, while many relatives gathered at the Seavey home. Additional social visits span Oak Road, Boothbay Harbor, Peggy's Cove, and Bar Mills, with card party prize winners listed.

Jane Day Pier Road William Nordstrom Waltham Mass Frederick Patch Framingham Nestler’s Point Lois Crowell Eleanor Gaffiney Daniel Leach Shrewsbury Langsford Road Women's Guild of Church-on-the-Cape June Perkins Ruth Pinkham Ernest Wagner Frederick Wagner Pittsfield N.H George Seavey Cape Porpoise Nell and Mark Scarborough Seavey John Seavey Donald Seavey Raymond McGinley Old Town Manchester Harrison Seavey Stanley Johnson North Berwick Nancy Judd University of Connecticut Paul McGinley Enosburg Falls C. Austin Buchanan Troy N.Y Boothbay Harbor Gertrude Seavey Evelyn Richardson Alice Coit Miriam Wetmore Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia Harvey Bixby Ward Road Coit Bixby Ethel Wescott James Thompson Nellie Eldridge Leslie Welch Kathleen Stinson Otis Doane Ilsie Ridlon Albert Seavey Anne Grant

Central Maine Power reports 728000 income in September

Augusta firm Central Maine Power Co reports net income of 728000 for September, up 94000 from the prior year. The 12 months ending September show 84 million in income, compared with the same period in 1960.

Augusta Central Maine Power Co

Khrushchev presses for German peace treaty and UN rights

Khrushchev urged a German peace treaty by year end or sooner if the West agrees, demanding West Berlin become a free demilitarized city and urging equal UN rights for socialist neutralist and imperialist states. He backed a nonaggression pact among Warsaw Pact members and the Rapacki plan for atom-free zones and disengagement between military blocs.

West Berlin West East Germany United Nations U.N. Agencia Red China Khrushchev Andrei A. Gromyko Kennedy Britain Harold Macmillan Soviet Union United States Warsaw Treaty Organization Hose Europe Far East

Lonely Man Rings Alarm in False Fire Call

In Providence Rhode Island a box fire alarm rang at Stewart and Broad streets yesterday. Joseph Cummings 57 admitted sounding the alarm claiming loneliness and desire to go to jail. He faces arraignment today on a charge of intentionally sounding a false alarm.

Providence R. I.P Stewart and Broad Streets Joseph Cummings Cummings

AMVETS Post To Install State Friday Night

AMVETS post in Biddeford plans installation of officers Friday evening at the post home Alfred Street Biddeford State Commander Ralph White to conduct the ceremony with staff assistance Harold Russell past national commander to help induct new members and administer oath The 16th anniversary of AMVETS Maine founding will be observed with his attendance and aid in the ceremony A flag burning ceremony planned October 26 at Memorial Field is open to the public and old faded flags may be dropped at the ceremony or with any Veterans organization A Veterans Day parade is set for November 1 starting at 10 am from Main and Elm streets Biddeford to Saco with grand marshal Robert Libby Disabled American Veterans chapter A cribbage and ping pong tournament are also in progress under Commander Ronald Huot with prayers by chaplain Renald Berthiaume and a special award to Gerard Morin.

Contra Staples Amvets Post Alfred Street Biddeford Ralph White Harold Russell Maine Biddeford-Saco Main Elm Streets Saco Robert Libby Disabled American Veterans Chapter Ronald Huot Renald Berthiaume Gerard Morin

Maine WCTU Holds Conclave in Gardiner

The Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens its annual convention in Gardiner with committee reports and preliminary business. Gov. Reed will speak tonight as officers are to be elected Wednesday. Mrs Benjamin J. Sweet of Houston serves as president in her 50th year with the WCTU, with final address by Mrs. Herman Stanley of Evanston, Illinois.

Gardiner Maine Women's Christian Temperance Union Reed Benjamin J. Sweet Houston WCTU Herman Stanley Evanston Ill

Small Industry Called For In Maine Growth Plan

Raytheon Co. board chairman Charles F. Adams urged Maine to recruit small industries making light products. He argued Maine’s lack of raw materials and long transport distances raise costs for heavy goods while addressing New England Council members. The dinner honored Lt. Gen. Donald N. Yates, named Outstanding Son of Maine.

Lewiston Charles F. Adams Raytheon Co Maine New England Council Adams Donald N. Yates Air Force Bangor Council

Defends Legislature Amid Press Criticism in Maine

Senator L Robert Porteous Jr Republican from Falmouth defends the 100th Maine Legislature noting achievements include a new district court system election law revisions pollution measures railroad tax relief reapportionment and higher educational funding while criticizing journalism bias from Representative Louis Jalbert Democrat Lewiston.

Portland L. Robert Porteous, Jr R-Falmouth Louis Jalbert D-Lewiston

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