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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1961
Page
1
A dispute erupted in Saco over the selection of a Democratic mayoral candidate as Dr. Joseph Kenneally won endorsement from the Saco Democratic Social Club. City committee members allege the club bypassed proper channels, asserting authority remains with the Democratic City committee. The plan for a ward chairmen meeting for the nominating process is scheduled for tonight.
Dr Joseph P Kenneally a Biddeford dentist was nominated by the Democratic Social club for mayor of Saco at a municipal courtroom meeting He pledges to carry forward policies of Mayor Charles R Cote and earns broad backing from city officials The club plans further selections on November 14 and continues outreach for aldermanic and school committee candidates.
Worthing of Saco, the Republican nominee for Mayor, pledges a high grade campaign focused on honest, dignified government. He aims to attract more industry to raise incomes and says the campaign will be a team effort with aldermanic candidates, not a one man show. He plans to meet voters in wards after candidates are chosen and will wait to reveal full platform.
Superintendent Paul Larrabee announced progress on the new Biddeford High School, calling it excellent. The classroom section will close and heat within a week, with main building to be occupied by late November or early December and full occupancy expected by the new year for about 500 pupils. By September 1962 enrollment is projected at about 560. Hours will run 3 12 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. with two lunch periods and hot lunch service planned in the cafeteria. Applications for cafeteria managers and assistants and for janitors are being received, per the superintendent. Equipment for the new building is being installed.
Mininni, of 7 Harvey Ave Biddeford, announced today his candidacy for a three year term on the School Board under the Clement Deschambault ticket. He said his decision to seek office stems from a wish to contribute to local education.
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Michael Schoonjans of the Textile Workers Union of America denounces amendments to Maine Employment Security law as cruel and drastic. The Maine AFL-CIO executive board urged Gov Reed and party leaders to repeal in the November 27 special session, arguing the law denies benefits to thousands of unemployed and will raise local taxes. Since Sept 16, about $500,000 has been withdrawn from unemployment channels.
Premier Khrushchev announced at the Communist party congress that the giant bomb exploded Monday exceeded the 50 megaton calculation. He attributed a slight miscalculation to scientists and said they would not be criticized. The briefing occurred during a restricted closing session with 4,500 delegates, amid applause and laughter. Ekaterina Furtseva was removed from the Presidium earlier in the session.
AUGUSTA AP Deer hunting opens Wednesday in southern Maine extending the season statewide. Northern Maine opened Oct 15 with a light kill. New territory covers all of Maine south of the Appalachian Trail to Blanchard and along several rivers and lines. Zone dates vary with December 5 for Zone 2 and November 30 for Zone 1. (Continued on Page Two)
At the Union church society fall meeting held at the Biddeford Pool home of retiring moderator Mrs. Bertha C. Goodwin, new officers were elected. Incoming moderator Shirley E. Parks. treasurer Harry A. LeGallee Jr.. clerk Mrs. Helen D. Parks. Patricia Seaward named superintendent of the Sunday school for 1962. Mrs. Goodwin presided. a report on summer projects followed by a social and refreshments.
London reports a Soviet nuclear explosion triggers shock waves of alarm across Western Europe. Leaders condemn the act as a brutal crime against humanity and a terror weapon. Nehru expresses grave concern. Asian and African governments largely silent. Fallout tests planned for milk and produce. Britain considers emergency dried milk for babies.
Gov. Reed proclaims a 4 p.m. November 27 special session of Maine's 100th Legislature to address a statewide educational television network school subsidies funds and reapportionment of the House. Leaders plan to register for legislation and review up to about 100 bills. ETV network proposal faced defeat in regular session but remains pressure supports.
In Tampa, Gen. James A. Van Fleet told the Tampa Tribune Stevenson should have been fired over the Cuban invasion. He warned Berlin and Laos are lost, and South Vietnam may fall to Communists. He noted Berlin of the 8th Army would report to Ft. Bragg and said Viet Nam’s pride remains despite foreign influence.
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