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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1964

Page

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Grafton Lumber Co. Fire Shuts Biddeford Plant Again

Grafton Lumber Co. was shut down temporarily after a second major fire since moving to Biddeford last night. Flames damaged piles of lumber in the kilns and interior structures as firemen battled heavy smoke for hours with Saco aid. No statement on damages until President Rosenfield returns. motors, wiring, and ventilation were ruined. The plant, employing about 90, processes and laminates pine boards for U.S. Plywood Corp. Continued on Page Two.

Grafton Lumber Co Biddeford Wholeford Saco Joseph Rosenfield Grafton Massachusetts Rosenfield Arthur King King U.S. Plywood Corp

Solons Press Passage of Social Security Bill

Washington officials push through a Social Security bill with a health care plan for the aged. Senate leaders secure a debate limit while a key amendment to raise monthly benefits faces a likely House conference. Presidents and party lines frame the vote as crucial for future funding and costs.

Solons

Laundry Sign Boasts Hand Work Over Machinery

A quaint sign in a laundry proclaims they do not mangle clothes with machinery but work with careful hand methods. The humor highlights a traditional approach and touches on old fashioned service presented with a light tone.

Gen Cea, Corp

Indonesia Malaysia clash could dwarf Vietnam war struggles

AP analysis warns Indonesian Malaysian tensions threaten to escalate beyond South Vietnam's war. Sukarno scales back leaves as Malaysia reports limited Indonesian air action. Australia braces for possible full defense, seeking US British support. Western aid shifts from Indonesia as hostility rises. U.S. Senate votes to curb further aid amid growing tensions.

Australia Malaysia U.S Indonesia Dutch New Guinea West Irian

Tot Injured By Car Window In Athol Mass

ATHOL Mass C Edward Rowe 2 of Phillipston was reported in serious condition at Athol Hospital after being trapped by the neck in the car window Wednesday. He nearly strangled as the electric window closed on him.

Athol, Mass C. Edward Rowe Phillipston Athol Hospital

Council Elects Officers at Biddeford Meeting

The St Therese council at St Johns hall Biddeford elected and re elected officers for the season with Miss Lucienne Metaver as president and Mrs Germaine Godbout as honorary president. New officers include Mrs Lucienne Trottier assistant secretary and Mrs Lena Grenier collector of dues. Plans for a card party and a tentative installation were announced along with details of pilgrimages and reports from the secretary treasurer.

Ste. Therese Union St. Jean Baptiste St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford Lucienne C. Metaver Germaine Godbout Gertrude Boutet Isabelle Nadeau Annie Bouchard Blanche Perreault Lillian Viger Yvonne Metayer Lucienne Trottier Lena Grenier Miss Metayer Clarence Laplante O.F.M St. Francis College Pool Road

Goldwater vows to end the draft in campaign kickoff

Prescott Arizona AP Senator Barry Goldwater pledged to end the draft and keep the peace without conscription. He attacked President Johnson for using the Selective Service for political schemes and urged a slower, steadier withdrawal of federal interventions. Rep William E Miller to attend, with Goldwater returning the favor in Lockport New York.

Prescott Arizona Hill Country Phoenix William E. Miller New York Goldwater Lockport N.Y Johnson

Goldwater Launches Campaign and War Cries for End of Draft

Sen. Barry Goldwater officially launches the Republican presidential bid in Prescott Arizona promising to end the draft keep the peace and halt the federal government growth He says he does not intend to be a wartime president Robert F Kennedy resigns as attorney general and begins his own political path in Washington A Social Security bill to provide health care for the aged and higher retirement benefits moves toward final Senate passage International fighting pits Malaysia against Indonesia with potential for broader Southeast Asian conflict Restaurant owners push for federal action to stop a long running anti business campaign Arson and bomb damage totals 2.75 million Sgt Alvin C York returned to his homeland and hailed by President Johnson Navy Lt Charles Klusmann returns home for a reunion with family and squadron.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Winston L. Prouty R-Vt Mansfield House Congress Albert Gore D-Tenn Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m Frank J. Lausche Ohio Barry Goldwater Johnson Prescott, Ariz White House Goldwater Prescott Ariz Robert F. Kennedy Malaysia Chicago Alvin C. York Green Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf President Johnson Navy Charles Klusmann San Diego

Plagued Restaurant Owners Seek Federal Action

Chicago restaurant owners urge federal action as arson and bombing attacks harm 2.75 million in property. Laurence Buckmaster appeals to Senator McClellan to reopen hearings on a wave of fires. Joseph Wilkos, bombed again, calls FBI investigation. local officials plan a special jury probe with State's Attorney Ward to testify.

Chicago Laurence Buckmaster Chicago and Illinois Restaurant Association John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Wilkos Wilkes Harold Collier R-Ill Washington FBI Collier Ime Daniel P. Ward

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