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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1961

Page

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Saco Man Is Freed By Court

Judge Thomas Delahanty ordered the jury to render a not guilty verdict in the indecent liberties case against Marcel Tremblay, a Saco builder, in York County Superior Court in Alfred. Defense counsel was William Donahue. Tremblay, charged with indecent liberties against an eight year old girl, had been bound over to Superior Court after a prior municipal court ruling.

Thomas Delahanty Marcel Tremblay Saco York County Superior Court Alfred Delahanty Atty William Donahue Lausier and Donahue Tremblay York County

Radio Moscow objects to JFK disarmament plan

Radio Moscow said Kennedy's disarmament proposals to the U N General Assembly are unsatisfactory. It argued the plan omits abolition of arms and bases on foreign soil and fails to guarantee general disarmament while highlighting only limits on fissionable material and space launchings. It also noted U S stance on Algeria Angola Southwest Africa and West Berlin.

Radio Moscow London Radio Moscow Kennedy U.N. General Assembly U.S

Former GM Head Succumbs

DETROIT AP Charles Er win Wilson former president of General Motors and secretary of defense in the first Eisenhower administration died in his sleep at his Louisiana plantation today apparently of heart disease He was 71 years old Wilson a large man with a quick tongue and an even quicker smile often reduced his aim to four words Get along with people He was a genius at electrical engineering graduating from Carnegie Tech at 19 He made his name as a manager of men Wilson ran GM for 11 years Under his leadership the giant automobile company was converted into the world's biggest producer of war material

Detroit Charles Erwin Wilson General Motors Defense Eisenhower Louisiana Wilson Carnegie Tech Giant Automobile Company

Esther Proves Lady On Return To State

Portland reports show the latter phase of Hurricane Esther weakening to breezes as it drifts offshore toward the Maritime Provinces. heavy rainfall earlier Monday drenched many areas with Portland recording over 2.5 inches. Caribou, Rumford, Farmington, and Eastport reported substantial totals as sunshine peeks through with a weather outlook for partly cloudy skies tonight and pleasant weather Wednesday.

Portland Esther Weather Bureau Maine Maritime Provinces Port Land Caribou Rumford Farmington Eastport

Mothers of Bradford Unit Elect Officers

The Mothers Circle of Bradford Chapter Order of DeMolay held its first fall meeting at Biddeford Masonic hall. Officers chosen were Mrs Margaret Smith president Mrs Thelma Kimball vice president and Mrs Helen Bowie treasurer A secretary to be named later Plans for hosting the Bradford DeMolay installation in October were discussed Twelve members attended the meeting led by retiring president Mrs Agnes Norwood.

Mothers Circle of Bradford Order of DeMolay Biddeford Masonic Hall Margaret Smith Thelma Kimball Helen Bowie DeMolay Agnes Norwood

Gromyko stance on disarmament and Berlin crisis seen firm

United Nations watchers expect Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko to maintain Moscow's hard line in response to President Kennedy's disarmament and Berlin proposals. His remarks before the General Assembly were noncommittal, stressing his intent to study more thoroughly while reiterating plans for a separate peace treaty with East Germany. The arms negotiations stalled after three months of talks, with Troika-based structure remaining the core dispute as Hammarskjold's successor drive continues.

United Nations N. Y U. N Soviet Union Kennedy Berlin Andrei A. Gromyko Kremlin General Assembly United States Communist Bloc Gromykov U.N Park Avenue Moscow East Germany Germany Dag Hammarskjold

Wells High Elects Officers for 1961 62

Wells High students elected class officers for the 1961 62 school year. Senior officers include James Williams president Patricia Fuller vice president Constance Higgins secretary and Darlene Bridges treasurer. Junior officers include Robert Saunders president Andrea Littlefield vice president Catherine Lyons secretary and Arlene Welch treasurer. Sophomore officers name Lane Phillips president Robert Ahern deputy Karen Coombs secretary and Dale Piirainen treasurer. Freshman officers list Stephen Howard president Donald Bridges vice president Sally Johnson secretary and Crystal Darling treasurer.

Wells High School Tey James Williams Patricia Fuller Constance Higgins Darlene Bridges Robert Saunders Andrea Littlefield Catherine Lyons Arlene Welch Lane Phillips Robert Ahern Karen Coombs Dale _ Piirainen Stephen Howard Donald Bridges Sally Johnson Crystal Darling

Chuckle: Budget Strife Echoes Across Prosperity Era

A humorous caption shows a husband telling his wife they should have saved during the recession to endure this period of prosperity. The line, credited to Gen. Fea. Corp., riffs on financial anxieties and shifting fortunes.

Gen Fea. Corp

Downward August CPI Seen as Food Prices Drop

Washington AP reports August consumer prices fell one tenth of one percent helped by cheaper fresh foods. Year to date inflation stands at about one half percent through August, with a base index of 128. It notes increases in used cars rents medical care and transportation and predicts a September rise before fall later in the year. About 700k workers in aerospace steel and related firms will gain small cost of living boosts tied to the index with several contracts outlining specific cent and two cent raises. Continued on Page

Washington Labor Department Department Ewan Clague Bureau of Labor Statistics Clague North American Lockheed Cla

Church Moves Toward Denominational Merger Talks

DetroIt AP reports the Episcopal House of Deputies approves reunion plans clearing the way for merger talks with United Presbyterians Methodists United Church of Christ and the Polish National Catholic Church. The bishops approve minor edits while rejecting quests to quit the National Council of Churches, and call for a broader study of council practices. The council includes 33 denominations and about 40 million members.

Detroit National Council of Churches Episcopal House of Deputies America House of Deputies United Presbyterians Methodists United Church of Christ Polish National Catholic Church National Council Episcopal Church Council Interdenominational Cooperation

East West Talks Play For Berlin Peace

Western and Soviet diplomats explore a possible East West framework to ease Berlin tensions. Kennedy at the United Nations signals readiness to defend West Berlin while seeking a diplomatic path. Krushchev demands recognition of East Germany. ministers privately weigh accepting Red rule as a bargaining point.

Krushchev Kennedy United States Britain France West Germany East Germany West Berlin Khrushchev

Pravda Publishes Wechsler Analysis on Kennedy Policy

James Wechsler of the New York Post writes in Pravda and Izvestia about Kennedy’s approach to nuclear war, diplomacy, and public pressure. The essay notes Kennedy’s willingness to seek negotiated solutions while resisting loss of freedom, and discusses his handling of renewed Soviet tests and domestic pressures.

Moscow Pravda Today Wechsler Kennedy Soviet Union

Stinson Named Bank President at Ocean National Bank

Robert R. Stinson was elected president by Ocean National Bank board yesterday in Kennebank, succeeding the late Dr. Donald M. Small. Lawrence Brackley was promoted to cashier from assistant cashier and comptroller, with Stinson at the bank since 1958 and Brackley since 1956.

Robert R. Stinson Ocean National Bank Kennebank Donald M. Small Lawrence Brackley Stinson Brackley

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