28 Oct 1963
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1963
Page
1
Officers from Maine clubs attended the banquet at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford yesterday afternoon. In front row left to right are Mrs Antoinette Gagne president Dames Jacques Cartier Lewiston Mrs Muriel Dechenes banquet secretary Dames Jacques Cartier Mrs Rita Regis banquet chairman Dames Rochambeau Club Biddeford Mrs Berthe Fournier president Dames Rochambeau Club Biddeford back row follows in same order Mrs Marguerite...
Washington AP report notes Kennedy hopes for civil rights support in Congress as a prime goals bill faces tough talks. Khrushchev’s Moscow statements spark debate on U S moon effort with NASA leaders urging continued course despite Russia’s claims. Congress funding fights loom as House votes on a controversial 10 part omnibus bill affecting justice department powers and administration proposals.
In a cordial 90 minute interview President Arturo Illia outlines a reform agenda to restore democracy, stabilize the economy, and rebuild relations with the United States. He emphasizes understanding from Americans and details plans to nullify multimillion dollar U.S. oil contracts as part of reforms.
A witty quip notes that some people lack a clear want yet insist they do not possess it, a light observation on human desire and contentment in a playful Gen, Fea, Corp. style.
We express gratitude to friends and patrons of the past 214 years and invite you to our grand relocation as we welcome guests to our new address.
In Alfred, Justice Reid heard a motion to dismiss Fred Fitanides appeal of a Saco zoning board denial to permit a tenting and trailer park on Portland Road. He kept the decision in abeyance until the city finishes its case, with city officials citing lack of a suitable plaintiff.
Raoul Lessard of 85 Green Street Biddeford announced his bid for councilman-at-large from Ward 5 backing Democratic candidate Conrad T. Fortier. A Biddeford native, he attended local schools and St Louis High School’s first graduating class, studied at St Michael’s College in Vermont, and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry for two years. He coached baseball at St Louis High in 1940 41, helped organize Biddeford Little League, and has held leadership posts in local alumni and civic groups.
Light rain spread through parts of the eastern drought belt, easing fire risk briefly yet offering little sustained relief. The U S Weather Bureau noted rainfall was spotty, with up to an inch along the Ohio River in Indiana and Kentucky, while Maine and New England saw only minimal amounts.
The Saco Democratic City Committee endorsed five aldermanic hopefuls at last night’s meeting, with a head-of-ticket and a school committee candidate still to be chosen. William Langevin won support for Ward 1 caucus, and William Buckley for Ward 7. Incumbents Chandler Boutet Ward 3 Donald Perrin Ward 5 and Samuel Gagnon Sr. Ward 6 were endorsed. Committee chair Harvey Lamontagne Jr. announced plans to select a mayoral and school committee slate this week. A 16 member vote approved ward and city-wide caucus plans and aimed to field aldermanic candidates in Wards 2 and 4.
In Frankfurt Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Chancellor Erhard urged Atlantic unity amid fears over last week’s Big Lift a massive troop airlift. Rusk confirmed six U S divisions will remain in Germany as long as necessary to counter calls for U S troop withdrawal and to sustain Europe’s security.
Bradford DeMolay in Biddeford installed its officers at Masonic Temple. Kenneth Randall led as master councillor with a slate including Keith Sanborn senior counsellor Dale Hanson junior counsellor David Potter senior deacon Gary Gross junior deacon Lloyd Stetson senior steward Peter Scontras junior steward Brian Arseneault chaplain John Howard sentinel George Renell standard bearer Gene Stickney alomer Gilbert Hawkins marshal Bruce Burns orator Carlton Pendleton William Shea Robert Huntress David Faulkner John Tarbox and John Wilcox. Refreshments followed in the dining room under the Mothers Circle.
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