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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1963

Page

2

Three Hospitalized After Indiana Racial Incident

In South Bend Indiana a youth dance turned violent as a rough crowd of about six thousand clashed after a rock show. Three teens were hospitalized after being stoned leaving the program, a 14 year old was knocked unconscious in the stands, and police halted the event amid racial assault claims involving Negro youths. The incident occurred during a Partners In Progress festival linking Mishawaka and South Bend with gifts like candy bars and sandwiches hurled at officers as the crowd dispersed.

South Bend Ind Cornelius Nicholas Mishawaka Steve Alaimo

Harriman Urges Full Foreign Aid Budget Restoration

Boston AP W Averell Harriman under secretary of state for political affairs pressed Congress to restore House cuts in the foreign aid budget. He warned the move jeopardizes national security and assists the enemy Khrushchev, speaking at a Boston World Affairs Council luncheon. He noted the nuclear test ban pact slows weapon development and could pave way for further reductions.

Boston W. Averell Harriman House The World Affairs Council State Department

Government to Prosecute Rioters in Israel

Prime Minister Levi Eshkol vows to prosecute those behind violent demonstrations by Orthodox Jewish youths in Jerusalem Haifa and Jaffa. Over 100 youths were arrested after breaking into church schools and attacking staff and a policeman. Archbishop Hakim and other religious leaders reported insults and molestation during the protests.

Jerusalem Levi Eshkol Israel Eshkol Haifa Jaffa Hever Hapeilim Circle of Ner Church of Scotland George Hakim Beth el Messianic Mission

Lavoie Elected President of Court Decary Canada American Assn

Joseph D. Lavoie was elected president of Court Decary at a meeting last night in Biddeford. Officers include Azilda Paquin as vice president Rosaire Laliberte secretary treasurer Anselm Paquin master of ceremonies Msgr Aime Gisuere chaplain and Corinne Corriveau Armand J. Grebin on the board of trustees. Delegates to the Maine Federation were Laliberte and Ernest Theroux with alternates Corriveau Courtois. Frances Proulx appointed deputy of high court. An invitation was extended for the New England Franco American Congress in Holyoke Mass Sept 20 21 22.

Joseph D. Lavoie Corinne Corriveau Armand J. Grebin Oscar Nolette Sr Stella Roberge Laura Guay Sentinelles Paul Emile Roberge Federation Frances Proulx Sanford High Court Supreme Court Association Yvonne Dutremble Lucien C. Ruel Roberge Congress of

Married Men Breathing Easier After Kennedy Draft Order

The Associated Press reports President Kennedy issued an executive order halting the draft of married men, delaying induction for hundreds in the 1925 age group until all acceptable single men are drafted. Inductees in Seattle, Atlanta, and other cities reacted with relief, resignation, or renewed plans, while some men headed back home or into civilian life despite personal engagements.

Associated Press Kennedy Atlanta Earl G. Wheeler Trenton Fred M. Fletcher Seattle Fletcher

Russell Fears Treaty Could Limit On Site Inspection

Senate debate over the limited nuclear test ban drew warnings from Sen. Richard B. Russell that sidestepping on site inspection could trap the US in disarmament without ironclad Soviet guarantees. Kennedy aides promised sharper detection systems as Goldwater pushes a Cuba withdrawal delay. Rusk warned rejection would bolster Beijing’s peaceful coexistence claim.

Washington Richard B. Russell Georgia Russell United States Kennedy Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Mike Mansfield Montana Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Cuba Frank Church D-Idaho Soviet Union Church Senate Foreign Relations Committee Britain Miami Beach Dean Rusk American Legion Red China

Desegregation Rolls On With Few Incidents in Alabama

In Birmingham hundreds of white pupils attended integrated schools with no disorders. Mobile Tuskegee and Huntsville also desegregated without major incidents. National Guardsmen stood by in Birmingham. West End High saw unrest Tuesday with nine arrests as white pupils and some demonstrators crowded the grounds. Ramsay High and Graymont Elementary remained peaceful. Ramsay enrollment 857, West End 575, Graymont 116. Continued on Page Two.

Birmingham, Fla Birmingham Mobile Tuskegee Huntsville West End High West End Ramsay High Graymont Elementary Ramsay Charles Willcox National States Rights Party Graymont Board of Education

Sutton Named Director of Student Affairs at St Francis College

William A. Sutton, assistant professor in natural sciences and mathematics, is appointed director of student affairs at St Francis College Biddeford. The role oversees nonacademic student life including health, welfare, recreation, social needs, counseling and placement services, athletics, and social activities.

William A. Sutton Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics St. Francis College Biddeford

National and International News at a Glance

National report describes stand by in Birmingham amid desegregation violence in three Alabama cities. Married men facing induction hear Home Sweet Home as draft news arrives. Senator Russell warns the limited test ban could pave the way to world disarmament without on site inspections. Internationally, Communist China campaigns against Russia while Moscow remains patient. Israel pledges action against Orthodox youths protesting Christian missions.

Associated Press National Birmingham Alabama China Moscow

Youth Becomes Human Piston in Pipe Fall

A 3 year old boy in Nancy France fell into a 50 foot pipe used for an elevator counterweight. He sustained a broken ankle but escaped more serious injury due to trapped air acting as a piston. Firemen required two hours to free him.

Nancy France Jean Knochel

Colby College breaks ground on women’s dormitory

Ground was broken Tuesday for a $1.2 million women’s dormitory at Colby College to house 160 additional students. Construction will start next spring with completion planned for fall 1965.

Waterville Colby College

Officers Named By Community Chest In Biddeford Saco

Donald C. Doyle was elected president of the Biddeford Saco Community Chest at the annual meeting in Biddeford Chamber of Commerce. Thomas M. Armstrong named vice president, Wayne B. Hutchins treasurer, Edwin G. Walker clerk, and Clayton W. Cartmill executive secretary. Directors for three year terms include Arthur Peloquin Sidney Spiegel Martin Rielly Roger Moore Albert Deshaies Joseph Audie Raymond Bonang. Monmaney and Noble Jr. won two year seats to fill vacancies.

Donald C. Doyle Saco Biddeford-Saco Albert F. Deshaies Joseph S. Audie Raymond P. Bonang Thomas Armstrong Richard A. Monmaney Robert L. Noble Jr Monmaney Biddeford Metropolitan Life

Youth Fishing During Search

GREENVILLE AP Wardens hunted the wilds of the upper Allagash Region for John Huseby an 18 year old from Dumont New Jersey Tuesday while he calmly fished. The Fish and Game Department warden said the youth was fine and that he had become separated from a companion rather than lost.

Greenville Allagash John Huseby Dumont N.J Fish & Game Department

Saco Zoning Board Chairman Served With Summons

Byron F. Dolby chair of the Saco Zoning Board of Appeals was served this afternoon with a summons by the York County Sheriff to answer a complaint by Fred A. Fit anides of Saco. Fit anides sought a variance to build a tenting and trailer park on Port land Road near Cascade Road, but the board denied the petition after a public hearing. He is returnable within 20 days at York County Superior Court Civil Docket.

Byron F. Dolby Saco Zoning Board of Appeals York County Sheriffs Department Fred A. Fitanides Saco Fitanides Portland Road Cascade Road York County Superior Court

Red China Aiming For Soviet Break

AP News Analysis by George Syvertsen argues Red China seeks to force a rift with Moscow through provocative border actions and taunts at Khrushchev. Moscow maintains patience while flagging a peace stance and prepares a possible response to Beijing’s charges, as rumors of broader Chinese demands surface.

Moscow Red China Kremlin Peking Khrushchev Red Chinese Siberia Izvestia Naushki China Soviet Union Ing Staton

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