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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1964

Page

3

Red Tactics In Laos Key Ang Parley On Viet Nam

Washington weighs limits of talks with the Communists as Laos leaders push a hard line. U S officials insist no Viet Nam settlement while Hanoi and Peking press for more gains. Taylor sees eventual victory through a political military economic mix. Debate continues among leaders in Paris and U S lawmakers on neutralization and withdrawal options.

Laos Viet Nam Washington U.S Peking Hanoi Maxwell Taylor Taylor South Viet Nam U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Saigon Dean Rusk Paris Asia Southeast Asia State Department Souphanouvong Pathet Lao Souvanna Phouma Charles de Gaulle Geneva Indochina Johnson de Gaulle United States South Asia

Card party winners crowned at Old Orchard Beach session

Mrs Jean LaPointe won the women high score prize and Mrs Marion Leach the low score at the third C. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary card party at American Legion Hall in Old Orchard Beach. Men’s high was Robert Pettengill with Albert Pettegill as low. Queen of Hearts went to Mrs Jan Simpson. Another card party is planned next Thursday at 8 pm.

Old Orchard Beach Jean LaPointe Marion Leach American Legion Hall C. Fayette Staples Post Auxilary Robert Pettengill Albert Pettegill Jan Simpson Avis Riggs

Old Orchard Beach Pilgrimage Visit Details

Mr and Mrs Richard Doe attended the Stanley Home Products pilgrimage at Westfield Mass over four days. They stayed at Schine Inn and visited Stanley Park in Westgate and the Stanley factory in Easthampton. Miss Ethel Wight hosted by Mrs Hodsdon in Portland. Journal misread Past Presidents Parley banquet as Past Presidents Parley of C Fay lette Staples Auxiliary American Legion.

Richard Doe Stanley Home Products Westfield Mass Schine Inn Stanley Park Westgate Stanley Factory Easthampton Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue Herbert Hodsdon Portland Jnicht C. Faylette Staples American ‘Legion

Four wives pack outfits to influence campaign image

NEW YORK AP Four feminine wardrobes are being packed as campaign tours begin. Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey sewed hers in Minnesota, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson bought hers in New York, Mrs. Barry Goldwater shopped in Phoenix, and Mrs. William E. Miller picked pieces in Washington. A style expert notes campaigners should look polished yet not extravagant. Mrs. Johnson favors yellows and bright reds with sheath and A line dresses, while Muriel Humphrey stitches her label Into each garment. Peggy Goldwater has strong fashion interest, with natural waists and soft skirts. Stephanie Miller avoids hats to maintain her short pageboy hairstyle.

New York Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Lyndon B. Johnson Barry Goldwater Phoenix William E. Miller Washington Muriel

Auxiliary Plans Evening Dance With Husbands

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary held a meeting at the fire station planning an evening dance for members husbands and invited guests. President Mrs. Christine Peterson led prayers and a flag salute while reports from secretary Mrs. Lillian Morris treasurer Mrs. Greta Greenier and Sunshine Chairman Mrs. Ruth Stackpole were presented. Margaret Pendleton won the mystery award as July and August birthdays were noted and refreshments for next week were assigned to Mrs. Stackpole and Mrs. Morris. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Carole St. Ours and Mrs. Betty Worthing with several attendees named.

Camp Ellis Christine Peterson Lillian Morris Greta Greenier Sunshine Ruth Stackpole Margaret Pendleton l Stackpole Morris Carole St. Ours Betty Worthing Judith Gagne Lillian Gagnon Susan Gagnon

Spear Details Skilled Labor Shortage and Tech Change

David Spear, vice-president and GM of Maremont Corp New England Division, warned at an American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers meeting that rapid technical development makes current skills obsolete. He urged professionals and societies to push for better education and training while noting a surplus of jobs for competent workers. The gathering toured Saco Lowell facilities and saw M60 gun parts being produced amid industry student involvement. next meeting is in Portland with IBM reps.

David Spear New England Maremont Corp Saco Lowell American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Wonderbar Spear Steel Magazine Saco-Lowell Detroit A. J. Polackwich Portland IBM Corp Portland High School Ivan Kimball

Grandma Gatewood completes trek after 2000 mile Appalachian Trail

Millinocket AP reports 76 year old Emma Gatewood known as Grandma has hiked the final 25 percent of the Georgia to Maine Appalachian Trail reaching Millinocket Lake by seaplane. She has twice completed the full Appalachian Trail and also traversed the Oregon Trail. She began July 29 at Sherburne Pass Vermont, losing 15 pounds on the 10 mile per day trek. She travels light with a 14-17 pound pack, no sleeping bag, and carries essentials in a denim bag. Grandmother has 11 children, 28 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. A reception will honor her and the Beeville Texas Eversole family, who recently completed a family hike over the trail.

Millinocket Maine Emma Gatewood Independence New England

Candidate's Wife To Be Saco Speaker

A meeting of the Women’s Fellowship at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco will include a 6:30 PM covered dish supper and a business meeting led by Mrs. Gilbert Harrison. The program features Mrs. William Bruce, wife of former Maine state senator candidate William Bruce, speaking on Civil Rights.

Women's Fellowship First Parish Congregational Church Saco Gilbert Harrison Raymond Mailman Charles Gilpatrick Donald Fogg Clyde Mailman William Bruce Bruce Maine National Affairs Commission Washington, D. c John F. Kennedy Washing- Lancerss

Biddeford PTA meeting reports plans and student programs

The Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association met in the Biddeford Junior High cafeteria with Robert Hodge presiding. Reports from secretary Pauline Thibault and treasurer Carlton Brock outlined plans for the coming year including a teachers reception at the next meeting at the Senior High. Two Girls' and Boys' State delegates, Paula Barnes and Cary Sneider, reported on their experiences. Sneider was elected to Boys' National State in Washington. Raymond Kenneally discussed overcrowding, presented a progress report, and showed early sketches of a new school building. Hostesses included Mrs. Raymond Kelleher and several others.

Biddeford Robert Hodge William McKenney Pauline Thibault Carlton Brock Hodge Paula Barnes iCary Sneider Boys’ State Sneider Washington, D. C Raymond Kenneally Raymond Kelleher

Area Residents Enter Maine Central Institute for 1964 65

Three Biddeford and Saco students are enrolled at Maine Central Institute for the 1964 65 academic year. Registered in the fifth year class are Bruce D. Wilson Theodore J Caouette Jr and Keith O Sanborn. Wilson is son of Bruce L Wilson Wadlin Road Caouette son Theodore J Caouette Sr 13 Summit St Biddeford and Sanborn son Owen O Sanborn 231 North St Saco.

Pittsfield Biddeford Saco Maine Central Institute Edward R. Stanley Bruce D. Wilson Theodore J. Caouette Jr Keith O. Sanborn Wilson Bruce L. Wilson Wadlin Road Caouette Theodore J. Caouette Sr Summit St Sanborn Owen North St

Marshall Attends New York Meeting

Hugh Marshall attends a Maine Department for Economic Development meeting in New York invited by Governor John H. Reed. Include Commissioner Stanley Backman and other business leaders as Maine officials present. A DED presentation will showcase Maine assets and industrial potential to attract manufacturers and industry to the state.

Hugh Marshall Maine Department For Economic Development Newark Biddeford Economic Development Commission John H. Reed Stanley Backman D.E.D Department of Economic Development Maine Marshall

Metropolitan Life reps to attend Boston veterans meeting

Eight representatives from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Biddeford district office at 250 Elm St. will attend the Manchester chapter Veterans Association annual meeting and luncheon at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Boston on Wednesday. More than 35 members from Maine New Hampshire Vermont and part of Massachusetts are expected. A. Evariste Desjardins Augusta district manager and chapter president will preside. Joseph Dooley of Newton and Rudolph Michaud regional manager of Manchester will speak. Invited Biddeford office personnel include Assistant Manager Lionel Hebert Portland Road Saco, Raoul J. Nadeau, Paul J. Shevenell, Roy S. Jackson, L. Russell Jellison, Charles E. Gallant, Gabrielle Ste. Marie, Blanche ra 211 Alfred St., Biddeford.

Biddeford Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Elm St Manchester Company Veterans Association Sheraton Plaza Hotel Boston Metropolitan Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts A. Evariste Desjardins Augusta Joseph Dooley Newton United States Canada Rudolph Michaud Lionel Hebert Portland Road Saco Raoul J. Nadeau Metropolitan Insurance Hill St Paul J. Shevenell School St Roy S. Jackson Mechanic St Kennebunk L. Russell Jellison Kittery Charles E. Gallant North St Sanford Gabrielle Ste. Marie Beach St Blanche Alfred St Biddeord

Royal Greek Royal Wedding Draws World Figures

King Constantine and Anne-Marie wed in Athens in a glittering ceremony with 1,600 guests including Patriarch Alexei of Moscow and various royalties. The procession through the capital ended at the palace with a 101 gun salute as the couple begins their life together amid Cyprus tensions and a guarded privacy for their honeymoon.

Johnson Lynda Bird Bride Frederik Denmark Constantine Anne-Marie Mt. Lycabetus Athens Paul Cyprus Anna-Maria

Crisp radish crunch atop dressed green beans salad

Slice small radishes paper thin and add to cooked green beans marinated in French dressing. Serve on salad greens. Do not marinate the radishes so they stay crisp and add texture.

Paper Company Official Outlines Two-Year Pact

RUMFORD AP An Oxford Paper Co mill official laid out a two-year contract proposal for about 2,300 production and maintenance workers. The plan includes a new layoff procedure and revised seniority language, plus wage and fringe benefits increases as workers vote on Saturday.

Rumford Oxford Paper Co Charles L. Ferguson

Memorial Rite At Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge

Memorial tablet services honored Past Exalted Ruler M Arthur Costellow at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks on Portland Road Saco. Atty Francis LaFountin at Notre Dame Hospital reported improving. Planning for Oct 8 meeting with Rev Benedict Fink as speaker. Field Day prep announced and Golf Tournament set at Biddeford Saco Country Club Sunday 9 AM. Grand Exalted Ruler visit to Maine tentatively Oct 1 at Poland Spring. Meeting led by Exalted Ruler Ralph Pitt with roast pork supper by Steward Harold Marr.

M. Arthur Costellow Biddeford-Saco

Pilot Saves Navy by Belly Landing Disabled Jet

Lt. Karl I. Lassey, 29, of North Kingstown, R I, chose a risky wheels up belly landing at Quonset Point Naval Air Station over ejecting at sea after his A4 Skyhawk’s landing gear jammed. The $1 250 000 jet sustained no damage. a brief fire was extinguished by foam. Captain Carpina praised his decision and piloting skill.

Quonset Point R. I Navy Karl I. Lassey Mintonvale Kan Quonset Point Naval Air Station Lassey William J. Carpina North Kingstown

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