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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1962

Page

7

Birth Control Action Possible Says Herter at Planned Parenthood Dinner

Former Secretary of State Christian Herter told the Planned Parenthood Federation of America dinner that interfaith action on population control is feasible and government leadership in science is needed to develop morally acceptable fertility methods including rhythm. He said Catholics and non Catholics can unite beyond old disputes to address the global population explosion.

New York Christian Herter Herter Planned Parenthood Federation of America Planned Parenthood

Director Named Portland Maine Central appoints Farnham W Smith

The Maine Central Railroad added Farnham W Smith of Carlisle Massachusetts to its directorate on Wednesday, succeeding the late H Nelson McDougall of Portland. Smith is a business consultant and president of the New England Forestry Foundation. Officers named were Jean nette Caya secretary and Paulette Millette treasurer.

Portland Maine Central Railroad Farnham W. Smith Carlisle Mass H. Nelson McDougall Smith New England Forestry Foundation

UN History Study Culminates in St Joseph High Assembly

An intensive United Nations history study concluded with a St Joseph High school assembly. Thirty two government class members led an open discussion on the General Assembly and Security Council amid Cuban question context. Seniors Francoise LaBonte, Claire Souliere, and Priscilla McAuliffe were featured, with Rev. Sister Annunciata guiding arrangements.

United Nations St. Joseph High School General Assembly Security Council U. N. Kits Weekly News Review Francoise LaBonte Claire Souliere Priscilla McAuliffe Sister Annunciata

Secret Marriage Dilemma Warns Against Hasty Union

A teenage girl writes that she secretly wed in another state fearing parental disapproval and now questions the choice. Advice urges telling parents, seeking counsel, and considering dissolution if the marriage cannot be repaired, noting emotional strain and the risk of ruin to future happiness.

Election of New Officers at Council Chagnon Meeting

Council Chagnon, Union Street Saint John the Baptist, elected officers for the year. Named were Eugene Bertrand president Napoleon Roy vice president Henry Piette treasurer Paul Fortier secretary Robert Sevigny trustee Albert Bertrand trustee Robert Ruel trustee Richard Charbonneau auditor Robert Provencher auditor Laurier Garon house committee. Napoleon Nadeau acted as ins talling officer. Bertrand Roy Fortier Ernest Valliere and Robert Provencher named delegates to the Association of Maine Councils. First meeting to be at Waterville on November 4. Contributions approved for East Biddeford Little League Community Chest and La Vie Franco-Americaine. Halloween party planned next Wednesday 7 to 9. Members may buy tickets for children at club rooms. Albert Bertrand won cash prize for conducting meeting. Opening and closing prayers by Laurier Garon.

Chagnon Union St. John the Baptist Eugene Bertrand Napoleon G. Roy Henry Piette Paul Fortier Robert Sevigny Albert Bertrand Robert Ruel Richard Charbonneau Robert Provencher Laurier Garon Napoleon Nadeau Bertrand iRoy Fortier Ernest Valliere Association of Maine Waterville Biddeford

McIntire Rated High By Conservatives

Washington report notes Rep Clifford G McIntire R Me is the only Maine member endorsed by the ultraconservative Americans for Constitutional Action. His ACA rating was 8 percent on crucial votes in the 87th Congress. Other Maine figures Peter Garland and Stanley Tupper received 81 and 48 percent respectively. Senators Margaret Chase Smith 45 percent and Edmund Muskie 0 percent. ACA chairman Admiral Ben Moreell urged re election of those upholding constitutional political structure.

ACA Margaret Chase Smith Edmund Muskie Ben Moreel U. S. Navy United States

Evacuation Drill Planned for Wells and North Berwick

Robert W. Johnson, Wells Union 2 superintendent, announces trial evacuations for students in Wells and North Berwick tomorrow. A printing error changed North Berwick alert from eight to nine fire alarm blasts. Wells remains eight. Civil Defense meetings set for Wells Elementary auditorium tomorrow 8 p.m. and North Berwick High School Sunday 3:30 p.m.

Robert W. Johnson Wells Union 2 North Berwick North Berwick High School

Classifieds Spotlight: Long on Results Low on Cost

A compact roundup of affordable classified listings highlights value and reach for readers seeking bargains. It notes practical options for entrepreneurs and households to move items, promote services, and find deals without high marketing spend.

Saco Two-Car Crash Causes 350 in Damages

Police report details a Route One collision in Saco involving Richard A. Strout of Old Orchard Beach and Albert E. Carignan of Portland. Strout stopped for traffic and Carignan failed to stop, rear ending Strout. Vehicle damages were $75 for Strout and $275 for Carignan, totaling about $350.

Route One Saco Richard A. Strout Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Albert E. Carignan Portland Strout Carignan

Lost Item Classified Alert Sparks Community Search

A brief classified item notes a lost object reported by a local resident. Readers are asked to check nearby ads and contact the listing party if found. The notice emphasizes community help and urges quick return to the owner.

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