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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1961

Page

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History repeats as school opens with Morin family tradition

At the Bradbury street school in Biddeford, Diane Morin begins sub primary classes continuing a Morin family line dating back to 1836. The scene features Diane greeted by Principal Miss Alice Sullivan and classroom aide Mrs. Irene McIver as about 60 pupils settle in, with a long history shown through prior Morins attending since 1886.

Bradbury Street School Biddeford Diane Morin Morin Diane Jerome Morin Irene McIver Alice Sullivan Bradbury Street Norman G. Morin Maystreet Morris Paul John Marcelle Norman Roger Mary Evan Norman, Jr Doris Hickey Irene B. McIver Jeanne Benoit) Morin

Saying Nothing Staves Off Chuckle Criticism Today

Critics urge restraint to avoid ridicule in light of a comic remark about silence and inaction. The note cites a general principle that choosing not to speak or act can deflect ire and preserve dignity amid public commentary.

Gen Fea, Corp

House Committee Okays Water Resources Fund

The House Appropriations Committee approved a 960.6 million Water Resources Construction Program for Army engineers and the reclamation bureau funding 436 projects with an estimated 17 billion federal cost. The bill under Kennedy's recommendation funds flood control and navigation projects nationwide, including Eastport harbor Maine and Augusta.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Army Engineers Reclamation Bureau Congress House New York Kennedy House Committee For Army Engineer Maine Eastport Harbor

Maine Sales Tax Revenue Shows Small July August Shortfall

Gov Reed downplays a $240,000 underage in two month sales tax receipts while noting no serious trend. Tax Bureau chief Singer cites July and August as peak revenue months and weather conditions blamed for weak summer sales. Democrats say estimates should rise, while Republicans had already boosted projected revenues for the current biennium.

Maine Reed Augusta Verner John Singer Democrats Democratic Arty Edward C. Schlick Louis Jalbert D-Lewiston Appropriations Committee Singer Johnson Ernest H Johnson

Nkrumah Beats Nehru To Parley In Moscow

Ghana Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah arrived in Moscow before India’s Nehru and carried a message from Belgrade for a non aligned summit peace talk. Khrushchev and Brezhnev greeted Nkrumah as Nehru landed later for an official visit.

Nkrumah Nehru Moscow Kwame Nkrumah Ghana India Khrushchev Belgrade Yugoslavia Ghana Airways Kennedy Soviet Union Leonid Brezhsev Andrei A. Gromyko

Alarmed Women Flock Mars Hill After Prowler Reports

In Mars Hill Maine residents alarmed as armed citizens patrol streets at night hunting a prowler who rattles doors but has harmed no one. Chief Carroll Emery says hysteria dominates and urges restraint while tracking footprints of a man over six feet tall wearing size 12 shoes.

Mars Hill Maine Carroll Emery Emery

UAW Delays Strike At GM After New Company Offer

DETROIT The United Auto Workers postponed a 10 a m strike at General Motors plants after GM offered concessions toward key benefit demands. UAW President Walter Reuther announced an extension to 10 a m Monday, citing progress. President Kennedy urged a just settlement, while Reuther warned no extension without matching AMC benefits. Reuther said progress followed a night of bargaining and that the delay reflects a shift toward settlement.

Detroit United Auto Workers General Motors UAW Walter P. Reuther Reuther Louis G. Seaton Kennedy Seaton Seatton Washington American Motors Corp AMC Comepany

New Youthful Drivers Get Fee Slice

A psychological test predicts risk among male drivers aged 16 to 25 and lowers premiums for high scorers. About 24 percent fall into the low risk group with accident rates near adult Iowa rates, while roughly 40 percent are in high risk groups with 50 percent more accidents. Girls are not penalized as severely.

New York Charles F. Haner An College Iowa Haner American Psychological Association Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Co Grinnell

Boy Is Injured In Gun Mishap In Maine

A 14 year old named George Murray was flown to Maine Medical Center in fair condition after a revolver discharged as it slipped from a holster while he rode near Millinocket. Police said he and Andy Robbins had been shooting at Big Smith Brook when the accident occurred.

Portland Maine Medical Center George Murray George Andy Robbins Big Smith Brook Milinocket

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