Roa Hits US On Raids at UN General Assembly
Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa accused the United States of invading Cuba with mercenary forces financed and directed from abroad from Guatemala. He urged urgent U.N. action as he prepared to denounce alleged U.S. aggression and airfield bombings. Adlai Stevenson prepared to deny the charges. Fidel Castro criticized Kennedy and demanded accountability for pilots and planes involved.
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United Nations
N. Y
Raul Roa
Cuba
United States
Guatemala
Roa
Fidel Castro
U.N
Miami
Key West
Fla
U.S
Castro
Kennedy
Pace
Biddeford Couple Wed Half Century
Traditional anniversary motifs marked a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Arthur Robida at Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford. Rose Dubois married Arthur Robida on April 17 1911 at St Andre Church by Rev Louis Bergeron. Attendees included Alma Dubois and Joseph Fournier with gifts of corsages money cards and a cake in golden theme. Out of town guests Joseph Gagnon Wallingford Conn signed the register.
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Arthur Robida
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Rose Dubois
St. Andre Church
Louis Bergeron
Alma Dubois
Joseph Fournier
Joseph Gagnon
Wallingford, Conn
Saco Seeks State Aid to Build Pepperell Park School
Maine Senate will hear an emergency resolve by Sen. Ralph Lovell to convey a reversionary interest in Pepperell Park to Saco. The move aims to clear the way for an 18 room elementary school in the park, following December referendum results requiring construction by October 15. Mayor Charles Cote and Grondin say delays would hinder the city education plan.
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Maineislature
Saco
Senate
Ralph Lovell
Sanford
Camilleard
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Pepperell Park
Cote
Exiles Strike Cuba Invasion Amid Castro Appeal
The Associated Press reports three waves of exiles landing in Cuba to liberate the homeland. Fidel Castro claims mercenaries and U S government orchestration and says attackers landed in Las Villas Province as government militia are mobilized. Izvestia says the Communist world backs Castro, with no Khrushchev pledge referenced.
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Associated Press
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Las Villas
Castro
Moscow
Izvestia Tonight
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Industrial Leaders Oppose Textile Import Restrictions
Washington group of U S industrialists formed the Committee for a National Trade Policy and argued against new import limits on textiles. The memorandum, to President Kennedy, claims no proven injury yet and cites concerns over exaggerated effects of textile imports. The committee has 28 directors from manufacturing and importing firms, chaired by Sidney A Swensrud of Pittsburgh.
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Washington
U. S
United States
Committee
Kennedy
Sidney A. Swensrud
Pittsburgh
No Floods Expected In This State
A weekend storm drenched parts of Maine with over two inches of rain but low temperatures prevent serious floods. Rivers and streams are rising normally for the season and are far from flood stage. Portland and southwest Maine saw up to 2.02 inches, while interior and eastern sections measured 0.14 to 0.12 inches. The Weather Bureau does not foresee rapid waterway rises in the coming days.
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Portland
Maine
U. S
Weather Bureau
Chuckle Caption on Age Joke from Gen. Fea. Corp
A lighthearted caption notes that the happiest decade for a woman spans ages 29 to 30. The line appears as a quip attributed to Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp. and reflects period humor.
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Fea. Corp
Rusk urges speed in Laos crisis talks
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned the Laos crisis is dangerous and called for immediate clarification in negotiations with Russia on cease fire timing. He said Soviet replies to Britain's cease-fire efforts are being studied and would be reviewed with allies, while indications grow that Russia’s delay could push the United States and SEATO toward possible intervention.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Laos
Russia
Rusk
Britain
United States
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Winter Hampers Biddeford City Projects
Winter delays two Biddeford projects as harsh weather halts work on the municipal airport and Biddeford High School. Stewart Associates notes 43 days of spring weather remain in a 60 day contract, with snow and frost delaying the runway extension to 2,000 feet. Arthur Whitcomb Construction remains the pavement contractor for the northeast runway.
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Maine
Biddeford
Biddeford High School
Federal Aviation Agency
Stewart Associates of
Kenne
Bank
Stewairport Project
Work Art Associates
Arthur Whitcomb
Keene, N
Soviets Open Laos Talks With Caution Amid Cease Fire Proposal
The Soviet Union rejected some details of Britain's Laos cease fire plan but left room for further talks, while Britain consults with the United States France and Commonwealth nations. Prince Souvanna Phouma met Gromyko and Kosygin as Moscow weighed the timing and terms of a possible cease fire and broader conference.
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London
Soviet Union
Laos
Foreign Office
Moscow
Britain
Prince Boun Oum
Pathet Lao
Brit
United States
France
Commonwealth
Andrei Gromyko
Frank Roberts
Souvanna Phouma
Souvanna
Gromyko
Alexei Kosygin
Kremlin
Eichmann Denies Charges in Monumental Indictment
In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann pleads not guilty to all counts as Israel opens a massive trial accusing him of complicity in the murder of six million Jews. Prosecutors recount alleged acts including beating a Jewish child to death, while the three judge panel orders the proceedings to begin with formal pleas and court procedures.
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Jerusalem
Adolf Eichmann
Israel
Europe
Eichmann
Gideon Hausner
Gestapo
Hausner
Supreme Court
Moshe Landau
Landau
Income Tax Deadline For Millions Set For Tonight
Washington AP rushes to file by midnight as three million Americans face audits. Commissioner Caplin aims to raise audit rate from one in twenty to about one in ten, with three million returns targeted for closer scrutiny. Taxpayers with clear records need not fear. audits may confirm underpaid or overpaid amounts after review.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Mortimer M. Caplin
Caplin
Maine Truck Drivers Seek N E Pact
Portland AP Maine Teamsters plan to negotiate a contract like the New England pact approved for 16 000 truck drivers. Local 340 voted 549 19 to seek parity with the other five New England states and 549 26 to authorize a strike if talks fail. David Hastings led the drive for a Maine differential treated like the rest of New England. Continued on page five.
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Portland
Maine Teamsters
New England
Maine Carrier Employers Association
Maine
David Hastings
Hastings
Poisson to Head Fourth Degree Unit
Oscar G. Poisson was elected faithful navigator of the Fourth Degree assembly of the Rev. James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus in Old Orchard Beach A o b s Others elected included Edgar Levesque Albert Doyon Rev Armand Landry Henry Marcotte Ernest Allaire Ralph Belair Emile Drouin Alphone Desjardins and Willie Tousignant Installation will occur at the next meeting Plans outlined include an April 30 Mass at St Mary church followed by a District Communion breakfast in Biddeford with Bishop Feeney as guest speaker and a May 21 Fourth Degree exemplification in Portsmouth NH District color guards will attend both sessions and color guards from other states will take part in the rituals
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Oscar G. Poisson
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Old Orchard Beach
St. Margaret Parish Hall
Edgar Levesque
Albert Doyon
Armand Landry
Henry Marcotte
Ernest Allaire
Ralph Belair
Emile Drouin
Alphone Desjardins
Inner Sentinel
Willie Tousignant
Portsmouth
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Comdr
Herbert Krakow
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Woodfords Club
Area 4
Waterville
Charles R. Cote
Story
Exiles
Rush
Soviets
Timothy Crowley
Saco Boomers 4-H Club
Buddy Answers
Saco Grange Hall
North Street
Aline Piciard
Lucille Grenier
Wilfred Cassette
Christine Tarbox
Lorraine Picard
Pauline Fournier
Marcel Picard
N. E. Pact
Edward
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