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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1959

Page

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Transfers Of Area Priests Listed By Bishop

Three Portland diocese priests receive new assignments in announced clerical transfers. Rev. Raymond D. Auger moves to St Raphael Biddeford after service in Millinocket and Northeast Harbor. Rev. John E. Carlson resigns from Stonington pastorate to assist at Cathedral in Portland. Rev. Henry F. H. Sims will leave Most Holy Trinity Saco for St Charles Borromeo Bruns- replacing Sims will be Rev. H. St. Pierre of St Raphael Kittery.

Portland Raymond D. Auger Biddeford Anthime Auger South Street John E. Carlson St. Mary Parish Henry F. H. Sims Holy Trinity Church Saco Father Auger St. Raphael Parish Pry St. Martin de Tours Millinocket Joseph Grammar School Louis High School Bidde Michael College Winooski Grand Seminary Montreal Northeast Harbor Daniel J. Feebey Father Carlson Star of the Sea Stonington Feeney Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Michael J. Carlson St. Mary Bangor St. Mary Church Father Sims Most Holy Trinity St. Francis College Pool Road St. Charles Borromeo Bruns Trinity H. St. Pierre Kittery

Dropout Curb Is Urged By Federal Official

Kennebunkport report quotes Arthur W. Motley director of the Bureau of Labor Standards urging parents to curb rising high school dropouts. He cites an estimated 35 percent of entrants failing to graduate and says responsibility lies with parents and not only teachers and communities. Canada’s A.G. Wilson backs Motley on education as key for future jobs, noting Canada faces similar trends and that educated youth demand exceeds supply.

Kennebunkport Arthur W. Motley Bureau of Labor Standards Motley The International Assn. of Gov A.G. Wilson Canada National Employment Service Kittrell College Kittrell N.C L. Francis Griffin Farmville First Baptist Church Griffins

Talks May Lead To Summit Conference

President Eisenhower opened talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev and said the man-to-man discussions may lead to a summit. He urged constructive ideas for possible disarmament and Berlin agreements while stressing firm principles and Western unity. Khrushchev will visit Washington for 12 days, meeting leaders across Europe before and during the talks.

Washington Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev Germany Khrushchev Soviet Union West Eisen Hower Berlin Khrusnchev United States Europe Britain France West Germany Italy North Atlantic Treaty Organization America Americans West Berlin

Prince Edward County Closes Public Schools

Prince Edward County ends public schooling and opens private white-only schools with 1,500 students affected. The eight private campuses operate on donations, aiming to educate 1,700 white pupils while public schools remain closed due to delayed integration. Community leaders seek funding for Black students to pursue education elsewhere.

Prince Edward County Counee B. Wall Farmville Herald Prince Edward School Foundation State Department of Education County Board of Supervisors E. Louis Dahl

Man Claims He Stole 600 Cars

A 29 year old Roxbury man told Police Sgt. Eugene McSweeney that he stole at least 600 automobiles in the Boston area over four years. He allegedly repainted them, registered them in New Hampshire, and drove them to New York for resale before being arrested in Roxbury. Charged with larceny of an automobile, three accomplices fled. two were later caught, the third, 18, remains at large.

Boston Roxbury Eugene McSweeney John A. Morgan New Hampshire New York Morgan

Biddeford Pupils To Be Reassigned In Reorganization

Biddeford public schools will reassign pupils in sub-primary grades due to a sharp rise in enrollment. Superintendent Paul Larrabee announced the change, effective Monday, with 178 pupils in six sub-primary grades up from 109 in June. Total system enrollment reaches 1,445, up 240 from last year, with about 50 more expected.

Biddeford Paul Larrabee Larrabee Lare Emery Washington Street Wentworth Street Bradbury _ street

UM President says exodus of professors stemmed by aid

Orono AP report quotes University of Maine President Lloyd Elliott saying state funds and understanding of academic work have reduced the faculty exodus. He told 1,000 entering freshmen that staffing is stronger now with four vacancies compared to fifteen a year ago. Over five years, 157 faculty left.

ORONO Lloyd Elliott University of Maine Elliott

Steel Strike Near Crisis Deepens Across Nation

An AP survey links 59 days of nationwide steel strike to rising unemployment, with 175,000 in allied industries laid off. Some big firms report no impact yet but warn time is running out as talks stall and the 80 day cooling off looms.

Pittsburgh Associated Press James P. Mitchell Taft-Hartley National Assn New England

County Treasurer Reconsiders Heating Plant Purchase

County Treasurer Leo F. Charest said he will honor payment for a new heating system at the Alfred courthouse costing about 22 800. Inspections found a leaking boiler and inadequate current service. the Lawrence brothers firm Windham won the emergency contract while Charest urged bids and questioned reliance on the bidders. The Lawrence brothers threaten suit if the deal is canceled.

Leo F. Charest Onry Alfred Charest Lawrence Brothers Windham Lawrence ‘Dolby Donald Bisset Bisset Lucien du Tremble Biddeford

Maine Laws Take Effect as Session Ends

Augusta AP notes new Maine laws take effect tomorrow including a $1 minimum wage with exemptions, anti discrimination provisions, 45 mph speed limit on unposted roads, rename of the Department of Institutional Service to Mental Health and Correction, stamp company registration and cash value printing, and juvenile law reforms. Old Orchard Beach second graders delayed opening. classes move to September 21 due to fire marshal recommendations.

Augusta Maine Department of Institutional Service Department of Mental Health and Correction Old Orchard Beach Frank D. Lawler

Actress May Britt Seeks Divorce From Edward Gregson

Santa Monica California May Britt sues to end her 19 month marriage to Edward Gregson a wealthy college student alleging cruelty in a complaint filed Thursday in Superior Court.

Santa Monica Calif May Britt Edward Gregson

Dutch Elm Disease Hits Saco Trees

Mayor Peter Garland says 11 of 50 Saco tree samples tested positive for Dutch Elm disease. Remaining samples, about 25, must be checked before city action. If trees are removed, state will reimburse 40 percent. wood and branches must be burned and other stipulations apply.

Peter Garland Saco State of Maine Forestry Service Albert Cabana

New Plan May Provide Answer To Crowded MIT

Cambridge Massachusetts MIT yesterday announced a project for a building made of plastic that can be expanded taken apart moved and quickly re assembled. Basic units are load bearing sandwich panels with thin plastic skins bonded to a plastic foam core. An eight foot square panel weighs 250 pounds about a tenth the weight of a concrete shell.

Cambridge Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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