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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1959

Page

6

Freshman Parents Day at Maine set with Elliott to speak

University of Maine schedules Freshman Parents Day with President Lloyd H. Elliott as featured speaker at a general meeting. Over 1,200 expected attendance, 1,231 replies from 523 freshman families. Activities include college deans meetings, adviser visits, campus tours, a freshman football game, lunch, and a reception by President and Mrs. Elliott.

Orono Lloyd H. Elliott University of Maine Herbert Hammons Bangor Hammons Mark R. Shibles, Jr Charles E. Crossland David Robinson Littleton Mass Elliott All-Maine Women's Society Senior Skulls Society Sophomore Eagles Society Sophomore Owls Society Crossland George Clifford Cecil Cutts James Harmon Nelson Jones Frank Myers John E. Stewart William C. Wells Leslie Whitton Edith G. Wilson Herbert Wood Jean Toothaker Brunswick

Formosa and Red China spark disarmament debate

The piece questions recognizing Red China as a government and links Soviet responsibility to actions by Beijing. State Department notes Red China shows no sign of abandoning force to seize Formosa after Khrushchev's letter to Eisenhower indicating Moscow backs the Communist Chinese claim.

Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Soviet Union Christiani A. Herter State Department Red China Khrushchev Eisenhower Moscow Eisen Anl Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Paris Sahfu United States China United Nations

Sid Caesar Special Misses Comedy Mark on CBS

New York AP The Sid Caesar special on CBS Wednesday night aimed as a comedy salute to the automobile industry but fell flat with two long sketches that felt trite and unfunny. Audrey Meadows Tony Randall and Gisele MacKenzie tried to help but lacked suitable material. MacKenzie’s songs from Gypsy offered the most pleasing moments amid the weak sketches and Caesar’s misfires.

New York Sid Caesar CBS Caesar Audrey Meadows Tony Randall Gisele MacKenzie Peter Gennaro

World Smog Returns From China in New Chill

AP analyst James Marlow notes renewed global air pollution as smog reappears, comparing recent events to Khrushchev’s departure and the fading glow of a tense era. The piece frames optimism fading as fresh signs of fouled air emerge.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Nikita Khrushchev

Women flood Raytheon plant job drive in Lewiston

In Lewiston Auburn Maine more than 1000 women have applied for jobs at Raytheon Co new transistor plant ground breaking occurred two days ago The Maine Employment Security Office reports heavy inquiries about Raytheon jobs though no training program has been announced yet.

Lewiston Lewiston - Auburn Raytheon Co Maine Employment Security Office Raytheon

Fire Starts In Paul Revere Built Home In Boston

A fire yesterday damaged the kitchen of the Boston home Paul Revere built and lived in with his family in the 18th century. Authorities cited a carelessly disposed cigarette as the cause and noted the house’s historic value prevents exact damage estimates. The blaze set off an automatic alarm and drew the fire department, in the house where Revere once warned of British troops in 1775.

Boston Paul Revere Edward Gaughan Middlesex County

Alcohol odor at trial ends in mistrial in Spartanburg

Wilbur Fowler Allison faced drunk driving charges in Spartanburg. The defense argued the odor of alcohol came from hair tonic applied by his barber, who testified the tonic was 70 percent alcohol. A police officer testified Allison staggered at arrest, but the case resulted in a mistrial.

Spartanburg, S.C Wilbur Fowler Allison Allison

Weekly Food Market Guide for a warming weekend

The guide notes abundant fall vegetables locally grown beets carrots cabbage onions parsnips squash and winter keeping potatoes for storage. It highlights Maine apples emperor grapes pears citrus meats and dairy values with prices varying by quality and size. Fish supplies are down but hake scallops remain good buys along with pork and chicken for weekend meals.

Maine

Jury Reaches Verdict After Three Hours Debate

On Wednesday a jury ended its deliberations after three hours of debate over the central question. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the case, with court records indicating the jury could not reach a verdict on the disputed issue.

Brownie Troop 12 Meets At Saco

Saco Brownie Troop 12 opened with color guards Janice Hawkins Carol Tripp and flag bearers Debbie White Cheryl Welch. The group sewed projects then played games and observed taps. Members present include Denise Bedard June Burnham Janet Decker Janice Hawkins Linda Howland Della Jefferys Marie McCrum Louise Roisselle Patty Tripp Debbie White Susanne Coney Daphne Contraras Patsy Gallagher Evelyn Hill Susan Huston Linda Lisica Candace Pendleton Carol Tripp Cheryl Welch Mrs Eugene Hill led the meeting.

Saco Brownie Troop 12 Janice Hawkins Carol Tripp Debbie White Cheryl Welch Denise Bedard June Burnham Janet Decker Linda Howland Della Jefferys Marie ‘McCrum Louise Roisselle Patty ‘Tripp Susanne i Coney Daphane Contraras Patsy Gallagher Evelyn Hill

Student Ends Hunger Strike at Berkeley ROTC Petition

An 18 year old son of an Air Force colonel ends his 50 hour hunger strike against compulsory ROTC training five days early, saying he believes his goal was met. Over 1,000 UC students signed a petition supporting voluntary ROTC instruction. his father expresses respect for his son's independence. The piece also notes William Makepeace Thackeray as an author who also used drawing.

Berkeley Calif Frederick L. Moore, Jr Arlington University of California William Makepeace Thackeray Esmond Vanity Fair

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