Eisenhower Sees Hope for Freedom Worldwide
President Eisenhower told the Polish American Congress that free people must not lose hope for a future where those under dictatorships can vote. He urged voter registration for Nov 8 and endorsed Nixon and Cabot as the Republican ticket, tying his America’s strength to Poland’s independence and Wilsonian aims. The speech praised unity, freedom, and peaceful steps toward ending oppression.
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Chicago
Eisenhower
Richard M Nixon
Henry Cabot
American Congress
Congress
Pers
Woodrow Wilson
Poland
America
Nixon
Adenauer Cancels West East Germany Trade Pact
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer announced the government would cancel the trade agreement with East Germany. The move, aimed at countering Communist pressure on Berlin, orders erasure of the pact by year end. Bonn would lift the cancellation if Communists ease Berlin tensions. Felix von Eckardt said Reds must guarantee freedom of movement in and out of Berlin.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
East Germany
West Berlin
Adenauer
Berlin
Felix von Eckardt
Reds Stage Counterattack Against Macmillan Address
Nixon visits Bangor Maine urging a November vote to determine the nation and world’s future. He contrasts his and Lodge’s qualifications with Kennedy, attacking the Democratic plan and defending Eisenhower era peace and firmness. He warns against Democratic spending and urges a record based choice.
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Macmillan
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Jack
Eisenhower
United Nations backs push for Eisenhower Khrushchev meeting
At U.N. in New York five neutral leaders Tito Nasser Nkrumah Sukarno and Nehru urged an Eisenhower Khrushchev summit as a first urgent step to ease tensions. Gomulka condemned Western moves over West Germany and Polish lands prompting a bitter East West clash.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N
Eisenhower
Nikita Khrushchev
Poland
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Harold Macmillan
Hardhitting
Khrushchev
Gomulka
West
United Arab Republic
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
Sukarno
Indonesia
Nehru
India
Nasser
Paris
Soviet Union
New Town Manager Appointed in Wells
Dudley E. Foley, 50, of Searsport, named Wells town manager to replace Leigh Webber whose resignation takes effect October 31. Foley, interviewed by the Wells Board of Selectmen, comes from Searsport where he has served as town official and manager. He previously led Corinth from 1954 to 1956 and held roles as tax collector, highway supervisor, treasurer, budget officer, overseer of the poor, and cemetery sexton. He also served on Sebec’s board of selectmen and is a member of Maine municipal organizations.
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Dudley E. Foley
Sears ‘Port
Wells
Leigh Webber
Wells Board of Selectmen
Foley
Higgins Classical Institute
Corinth
Searsport
Board of Selectmen
Sebec
Maine Town and City Managers’ Association
Maine Municipal
Biddeford Native Dies In Accident
Leo R. Ledoux aged 22 of Goodwins Mills died after a log rolling accident at work near 4 30 p m He was rushed to Goodall hospital Sanford with abdominal injuries and died a few hours later He was born in Biddeford son of Sylvia and Yvonne Lacourse Ledoux educated at Goodwins Mills school a St Joseph Biddeford parish member Surviving parents two sisters Funeral from St Joseph church Monday 8 30 a m with calling hours at Emond funeral home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday
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Leo R. Ledoux
Goodwins Mills
Paul Ruel
Saco
Goodall Hospital
Sanford
Biddeford
Sylvia and
Yvonne
Lacourse) Ledoux
Firemens Auxiliary At Saco Elects Officers
Saco Firemen's auxiliary last night elected officers for the coming year. President Gloria Hevey, Vice President Winnifred Hanson, Secretary Irene Leavitt, and Treasurer Madeline Eastman were chosen. An installation supper, planned for the next meeting, will name Hevey as chairperson with Cantara, Scammon, Leavitt, LeBlanc, and Hanson assisting. A food sale October 22 at Kent Cleaners proceeds to the Christmas fund. A Halloween party for members' children is planned for October 31.
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Saco
Madeline Eastman
Gloria Hevey
Irene Leavitt
Winnifred Hanson
Evey
Madeline ‘Eastman
Heve
Mary Cantara
Ruth Scammon
Ire.e Leavitt
Irma LeBlanc
Winifred Hanson
Kent Cleaners
Lydia Flood
Madeline East
Man
Flood
Jean McInnis
Rita Jacques
GE Workers May Strike Tomorrow
The International Union of Electrical Workers debated a nationwide strike against General Electric at midnight tomorrow after last minute talks failed to break the stalemate. The union, representing about 70,000 GE workers, sought a government demand for continued contract negotiations and postponement of strike action, with the IUE conference board meeting to authorize potentially decisive action.
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New York
International Union of Electrical Workers
General Electric Co
International Union of Electrica Workers
IUE
Ogunquit Man Gets State Post In Maine MOWW
Col. Ernest L. Small of Lewiston is elected state commander of the Maine Military Order of the World Wars succeeding Harold P. Wood of North Berwick. Lt. Col. Frank G. Chapman of Gardiner and Lt. Col. Carroll Clark of Ogunquit are named vice commanders as the veterans organization maintains one Maine chapter.
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Auburn
Ernest L. Small
Lewiston
Maine
Harold P. Wood
North Berwick
Veterans’ ‘Organization
Frank G. Chapman
Gardiner
Carroll Clark
Ogunquit
Bids Sought to Reopen Biddeford Airport Project
Bids are invited for grading and paving work on a 2 000 foot section of runway and related access and taxiway construction as part of a 98 000 project to reactivate Biddeford’s former airport. Bids due October 12 at 10 a m at the city clerk’s office. Plans from Stewart Associates of Kennebunk. Funding split federal, state, and city.
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Biddeford
Cal
State of Maine
Stewart Associates, Inc
Grove Street
Kenebunk
Retiring pharmacist Charles D Richard feted at Wonderbar banquet
More than one hundred attendees honored Charles D Richard at a testimonial banquet at the Wonderbar Steakhouse marking his retirement after 34 years as a registered pharmacist. The event featured tributes from local leaders and a plaque presentation, with plans to move to Lakeland Florida.
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Charles Richard
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Conrad Fortier
Richard
Charles D. Richard
Liggett Drug Store
Lewiston
Atty
Harold Carroll
Leo Lamothe
York County Pharmaceutical Association
Lucien Doyon
William Deran
William A. Seaman
Liggett Drug Company
Thomas F. Doyle
Clayton Cartmill
Chamber of Commerce
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Albert F. Deshaies
Leo Drapeau
Bertha’ Gendhereau
Lakeland
Fla
Bernard Fr. Brady
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Pepperell Firm
Druggist Feted General Assembly Hum Of Confusion
Reporter Relman Morin at the United Nations describes the noisy, crowded press room during the 15th Assembly. Teletypes, phones, and typewriters echo with sharp, urgent language as old postwar issues mix with new tensions, leaving little room for quiet analysis.
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Relman Morin
Associated Press
United Nations
U. N
N. Y
Khrushchev Strategy Backfires at UN as West Gains Edge
Associated Press analyst William L. Ryan reports growing belief that Nikita Khrushchev’s planned temper outbursts are backfiring. Macmillan’s calm, reasonable speech appears to have unsettled Soviet aims, with many delegates left shocked as Khrushchev’s tactics are seen as a delaying move rather than seeking real agreement.
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United Nations, N.Y. AP
U.N
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchhev
Harold Macmil
Joint installation notice for two councils on Oct 1 1960
The notice invites members and guests to the joint installation of Conseil Chagnon No 120 and Conseil St Therese No 160 at 7:30 PM on Saturday October 1 1960 in the Club hall. A social follows for those wishing to participate. Paul Fortier Asst Sec.
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Conseil Chagnon, No. 120
Conseil St. Therese
No. 160
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