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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1961

Page

2

French Republic Seen In Danger

President Charles de Gaulle faces potential rightist threats as Algeria, Bizerte, and Berlin tensions loom. Peace talks stall, farmers push Parliament recalls, and opposition officers plot as Colombe-les-Deux-Eglises vacation begins. Journalists warn of imminent danger to the regime.

Colombey- les-Deux-Eglises Paris France Bizerte United Nations Berlin de Gaulle Algiers Algeria Figaro Express France-Observateur

California Teens Try Waikiki Beat in Hawaii

Joel W. Mueller and Robert C. Coughlin, 17 from Panorama City, arrived in Honolulu with $4.34, two battered bongos, canned tuna, clam chowder and a flashlight, hoping for summer work before school starts September 12. They performed on the beach and hoped to join a musical group, while seeking jobs to fund their airfare home and new drum skins. Police found three cents when they were taken in for questioning at a Waikiki shower room near the beach. Continuous note refers to following page.

Honolulu California Waikiki Joel W. Mueller Robert C. Coughlin Panorama City San Fernando Valley Hawaii Joel Robert Juvenile Crime Prevention Bureau Waikiki Beach Coughlin Mueller

Bloodless revolt against Argentine president quelled

In Buenos Aires a midnight coup against President Arturo Frondizi ended bloodlessly as the last rebels surrendered at 6:15 a.m. after seizing a radio station and a telephone exchange. Police and troops faced no shots, with leaders denying political links. The government called the uprising a dud and kept Frondizi calm, while it spurred concerns at the Punta del Este conference.

Buenos Aires Argentina Arturo Frondizi Frondizi Punta del Este Uruguay Keny Government House Hector Corres Air Force Vincente Corres Alemann Parley

Mantis Elevated To Vice Principal Post

Biddeford Superintendent Paul Larrabee announced two new teacher appointments and school hours. Peter A. Mantis becomes vice principal of Biddeford High School to replace Germaine Bergeron who resigned. Travis C. Jackson Jr. is named vice principal of the Junior High. Classes begin September 6 with double sessions continuing until the new high school opens in November.

Biddeford Paul Larrabee Peter A. Mantis Biddeford High School Germaine Bergeron Mantis University of Maine Travis C. Jackson, Jr Gorham State Teachers College Hollis Larrabee

Berlin Crisis Grows Over Refugee Flow Threats

U S officials warn East Germany could face rapid escalation in tensions if refugees are blocked from West Berlin. Khrushchev may push for a separate peace with East Germany before year end as East German leaders hint at new travel controls. Refugees flee at nearly two thousand daily, totaling around 150 thousand this year, with East Germany housing about 17.2 million people. Soviet troop history cited and U S Secretary of State Rusk reports NATO planning progress to President Kennedy.

Washington East Germany West Berlin Berlin Khrushchev East Munllion Willy Stoph U.S East Berlin Dean Rusk Rusk Europe Kennedy NATO

Airlines Move to Tighten Hijack Safeguards

Major U S airlines have enacted hard safety rules amid hijack fears. Measures include tracing food and beverages in the pilot’s compartment before takeoff, locking cockpit doors, and barring entry to crew during critical flight phases. Some lines consider non-firearm weapons for defense, while arming crews is generally avoided.

Felix R, McKnight Dallas Times Herald Dallas Tex Dallas’ Times Herald Congress Cuba President Kennedy Federal Aviation Agency

No Thought Of Closing Hub Schools

Boston. The Boston archdiocese Roman Catholic schools superintendent states there is no thought of closing elementary schools in the area. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Timothy F. O Leary says the church cannot afford to scrap its system of Catholic elementary education. He disputes Msgr. George W. Casey who argues the church should withdraw from elementary schools to focus on secondary and higher education.

Boston Timothy F. O's Leary George W. Casey Pilot Archdiocesan Msgr Casey Msgr. O'Leary Msgr. Casey

Today's Chuckle Dishwashing Tip for Households

A humorous single-panel line advises that housewives gain a few minutes to themselves by starting the dishes at the end of the day. The quip, attributed to Copr. Gen. Fea, Corp., reflects lighthearted domestic wit from a period newswire feature.

Gen Fea, Corp

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