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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1962

Page

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Fugitive Soblen Faces Israel Return for Legal Fight

London AP reports that Dr. Robert Soblen, a 61 year old Russian spy fugitive, is expected to be returned to Israel this week to pursue further legal battles to avoid a U S life sentence. An Israeli attorney said Soblen could be back by Thursday. He fled the United States last June after a $100000 bail and was expelled to Israel, later boarded a gov owned El Al plane before stabbing himself and injuring himself. He remains in London's Brixton Prison as Britain coordinates with Israel on the transfer amid cabinet and security discussions.

London Robert Soblen Israel U. S Ari Ankronion Soblen United States el al Airlines Brixton Henry Brooks el al Israe

Ministers To March On Capital

In New York 80 Protestant Catholic and Jewish clergy left by auto to join a national march on the White House. They plan a prayer vigil with leaders from New York Massachusetts Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia to urge President Kennedy to act on the Albany racial crisis and to take a national televised stand for moral ethical action.

New York White House Ny. Ga Massachusetts Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia George Lawrence Southerned Christian Leadership Conference Martin Luther King Jr Kennedy Albany King

Vermont Myth Is Shattered

Vermont officials debunk the longtime belief that the state has more cows than people. The Agriculture Department’s Agriview cites 383,313 total livestock in Vermont, based on census figures from town assessors.

Montpelier, Vt Vermont Department of Agriculture

Jamaica Becomes Newest Nation in Western Hemisphere

Jamaica proclaimed independence in a midnight ceremony watched by Princess Margaret and Vice President Johnson. Some 25,000 gathered at National Stadium as the Union Jack fell and Jamaica declared autonomy over foreign affairs and defense. Prime Minister Sir William Bustamante pledges pro American, Christian, anti Communist stance and aims for OAS and UN membership. Johnson cited friendship with Jamaica and announced a $75,000 U.S. scholarship fund for Jamaican students. The country remains in the Commonwealth with King Charles III as monarch per tradition.

Kingston Jamaica Western Hemisphere Margaret U.S Lydon B. Johnson Britain National Stadium Calypso Lord Snowdon Johnson Kennedy Earler British Commonwealth William Alexander Bustamante Norman Manley Bustamante Organization of American States United Nations

Fog Triggers False Bay View Fire Alarm

Saco firemen answered a false alarm prompted by fast rolling fog that looked like a blaze at the Anthony estate in Bay View yesterday afternoon. A box alarm was sounded and units returned to Central Fire Station by 3 47 PM.

Saco Bay View Anthony Central Fire Station

Kennedy presses for stronger drug controls amid thalidomide uproar

President Kennedy urges the Senate Judiciary Committee to restore teeth to the Kefauver drug bill, backing 25 pages of amendments to empower government removal of unsafe drugs after the thalidomide crisis. Humphrey supports animal testing mandates and a public health drug research center. Javits notes ongoing drug distribution concerns. In Geneva, Zorin rejects Western test ban proposals, signaling continued Soviet冷 shoulder to Western disarmament moves.

Kennedy Senate Judiciary Committee Europe United States James C. Eastland D-Miss Eastland Congress Kefauver Senate Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn Humphrey Public Health Service Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Geneva Soviet Union Valerian A. Zorin Zorin U.S Arthur H. Dean Dean

Britain Blocked From Common Market

British newspapers boost scant hope amid Brussels deadlock over entry to the European Economic Community. Talks recessed until October after France resisted Britain's tariff free farm imports. Health of negotiations cited by The Times and Guardian as delay but not doom Britain’s market path.

London Britain Brussels France Canada Australia New Zealand The Guardian Italy West Germany Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Laborite Daily Herald Macmillan the Times Edward Heath Macmilan

Today's Chuckle Free things in life bring joy

A witty line notes that the best things in life are free while everything else costs money, a lighthearted quip about value and spending aligned with a humorous period tone.

Gen Fea, Corp

Marilyn Monroe death mystery amid overdosed final hours

Hollywood reports say doctor Ralph Greenson forced entry to Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood home after a 5:15 p.m. Saturday call. Monroe, 36, was found dead in bed with a phone in her hand and a 50 capsule bottle of Nembutal nearby, sparking a coroner inquiry into possible overdose or self harm.

Hollywood Marilyn Monroe Norma Jean Baker Star Brentwood Miss Monroe Dr. Greenson Mrs. Murray

JFK Cool Amid Road Blocks

Editor's note Relman Morin portrays John F Kennedy at midterm as cool and composed under Capitol Hill pressure. He reviews stalled bills including medicare farm aid and urban affairs while remaining hopeful about the Trade Expansion Act and higher education aid. Page Seven continued.

John F. Kennedy White House Associated Press Relman Morin Washington Capitol Hill Kennedy

Airport closure tightens Katanga secession pressure

United Nations closed Elisabethville airport to all traffic except U.N. flights at Congo government request. Albertville landings require permission due to Katanga security. Tshombe's regime views move as economic pressure to end unity talks with Adoula. Western powers seek to divert Union Miniere profits to central government.

Elisabethville Katanga United Nations U.N Central Congo Albertville Congolese Army Moise Tshombe Tshombe Congo Cyrille Adoula United States Britain Belgium Adoula Union Miniere Mining Firm

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