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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1964

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Souvanna Claims Laos Government Still Functioning

Souvanna Phouma, blocked in his villa by rightist rebels, asserted that his coalition government of neutralists, pro Communists, and rightists remains functional despite a coup. U S envoy Bundy arrived in Vientiane to press Washington's disapproval as Laos paths toward stability remain fractured.

Vientiane Laos Souvanna Phouma Saigon U.S Bar Souvanna William Bundy Johnson Washington Savang Vathana Luang Prabang Pathetao Kouprasith Abhay Siho Lamphoutakal

Castro Defends Cuban Air Space Against U S Probes

In Havana the Castro government rejects U S claims to fly reconnaissance planes over Cuba and vows to defend Cuban air space. Foreign Minister Raul Roa delivered a note to the Swiss envoy accusing Washington of provoking a dangerous situation. Fidel Castro warned of force to protect sovereignty while noting past violations and the need to guard against Soviet missiles. The State Department said U S flights are a stand in for on site Soviet inspections, begun before the 1962 crisis and continued to monitor missiles and deter their reintroduction.

Havana U.S Cuba Raul Roa Washington Emil Stadelhofer United States Roa Internationalaw Fidel Castro State Department

Junked Car Drive Starts in Saco

Saco Police Chief Raymond Kerry announced notices were sent to owners to remove 56 junk cars within 15 days. Failure to comply will lead to court summons under Maine public nuisance and junk car laws. a similar drive was previously conducted last fall.

Saco Raymond Kerry Maine

US USSR ties seen helped by weapon cuts

Washington officials expect better US USSR relations from Johnson and Khrushchev plans to cut back nuclear weapons production. The moves aim to ease disarmament talks, improve East West accord prospects, and deter surprise attacks, though international inspection will be required for a broader treaty. Johnson announced a 20 percent plutonium and 40 percent enriched uranium reduction over four years, aligning with earlier reductions.

Washington Johnson Khrushchev Soviet Union U.S United States Associated Press New York State of the Union

Fire Hits New York Subway at Grand Central Terminal

Two unoccupied subway shuttles burned in Grand Central early today, spreading smoke through the terminal. The blaze disrupted the east west shuttle and parts of two other lines for about 45 minutes, injuring six firefighters and causing smoke illness to two others. Traffic on 42nd Street was halted for at least two days due to weakened shoring under the street.

NEW York Grand Central Terminal Eastwest Times Square Grand Central New York Central New Haven 42Nd Street Lexington Fifth Avenues

Plans to cut back nuclear explosives production spark split

Plans attributed to President Johnson and Premier Khrushchev to curb nuclear explosive output draw congressional doubt on Russia's sincerity. Washington politics split along party lines as Johnson boasts modest gains. Mrs Johnson undertakes a long auto trip to Washington amid weather woes. An Indiana plant secretly supplies nerve gas for U S arsenal as work races for the World’s Fair opener. President Corticos rejects U S rights to recon flights over Cuba and vows defense of Cuban air space.

Johnson Khrushchev Congress Russia Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Cleveland Howard Johnson's National Indiana U.S. Arsenal Army of Workmen International Osvaldo Corticos U.S Cuba

Civil Rights Bill Debate Opens in Senate Amid Tension

Senate Democrats led by Mike Mansfield push to debate the civil rights bill with votes expected Thursday or Friday as supporters and opponents present their views. Hubert Humphrey vows strict rules enforcement against marathon delaying tactics by Southern senators while Everett Dirksen plans an "amendment with appeal" to broaden equal employment opportunities.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Ure Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Dirksen Senate-House

Goebel to Tour Maine on Teaching Performance Tour

Henry E Goebel of Lincoln Neb president of the National Department of Classroom Teach will tour Maine next week to talk with members about raising teaching performance through better working conditions. His schedule includes a stop at South Portland on April 30.

Augusta Maine Maritime Academy Ralph A. Leavitt Castine Reed Rodway Academy STATE Henry E .Goebel Lincoln Neb National Department of Classroom Maine Goebel South Portland

Workmen Race To Meet Fair Deadline

NEW YORK AP A host of weary workers labored through the night under floodlights to ready the New York World’s Fair opening. President Johnson will address 16 000 guests at the Singer Bowl as Gov Rockefeller and Mayor Wagner attend. Officials say the fair will be more than 90 percent finished for a 9 am opening. Some areas and foreign village stalls will wait up to a week for visitors. Civil rights groups threaten traffic jams along approaches to the fair. The 646 acre Flushing Meadow site features Unisphere and broad avenues for visitors.

NEW York President Johnson Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert F. Wagner Flushing Meadow Park

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