AEC behind schedule on atom-smasher site screening
The Atomic Energy Commission is delaying its list to the National Academy of Sciences for review as it screens location proposals for the world’s largest basic research facility valued at 348 million dollars. The project promises a large payroll and tourism draw for the chosen community. McCormack hopes to adjourn Congress by the latter part of September though several President Kennedy recommendations hinder progress. Douglas criticizes Dirksen’s reapportionment plan as insufficient and calls for thorough hearings.
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Associated Press Washington
The
Atomic Energy Commission
National Academy of Sciences
AEC
Washington
John W. McCormack
Congress
Massachusetts Democrat
McCormack
Johnson
Safety crackdown after bystander killed at Budapest shot put event
Hungarian sports officials, after 58 year old bystander Zoltan Botar was hit and killed during a shot put contest, approved strict measures to ban outsiders including coaches and officials from grounds where dangerous sports occur. MTI reported the meeting.
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Budapest
Zoltan Botar
MTI
Seven Foot Cross Burned In Capitol Park
Augusta police investigate a seven foot cross set ablaze in Capitol Park near the State House. No damage occurred and authorities question whether a crime was committed while the FBI reviews civil liberties concerns. Witnesses saw a car with three people speed away after ignition. firemen extinguished the blaze and removed the charred wood.
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Augusta
FBI
Capitol Park
State House
Escaping Men May Have Blocked Exits
Air Force Secretary Eugene M. Zuckert reports two men near the exit in the Searcy Ark Titan II silo disaster may have jammed on the emergency ladder blocking others. Investigation remains preliminary. 53 died mostly from asphyxiation. Two workers escaped as 33 silos await review. Sabotage is being considered with FBI OSI coordination.
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Washington
Air Force
Eugene M. Zuckert
Searcy
Ark
Johnson
White House
Zuckert
Faubus
Charles Strang
Air Force Accident Investigation Board
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Air Force Office of Special Investigation
OSI
Dunham Defends CMP Against Rate Charges
William Dunham president of Central Maine Power Co. defends the firm’s rate structure amid calls for a Maine Public Utilities investigation. Rep. Hathaway cites disparity between in state and out of state sales. Dunham says such transactions are standard and benefit Maine customers. Rep. D'Alfonso also seeks investigation into CMP rates.
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Augusta
William Dunham
Central Maine Power Co
Dunham
William D. Hathaway
D-Maine
Maine
Hathaway
Central Maine
Vermont
Joseph D’alfonso
DiPortland
House Public Utilities Committee
CMP
Vietnamese Viet Cong Letter From Duc Co Camp Describes Hardship
A found letter on the body of a Viet Cong fighter details dire conditions at Duc Co camp. Cooks endure sickness lacks of water and sleep while soldiers fight day and night and roads are destroyed. The letter asks for relief and a chance to reorganize before returning to front. authorities say the letter is authentic.
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Pars
Ngoc
Duc Co Camp
U.S
Stars Kiss Ends Rumors of Marriage Trouble
London Actress Kim Novak returned to London with a big kiss for her husband Richard Johnson ending rumors that their six month marriage was breaking up. Los Angeles Can dice Bergen could receive up to 75000 for one motion picture under a Columbia contract starting at 12500 and rising to 75000 with options. Thirty percent of earnings will go to savings bonds per Bergen’s request. Paris Andre Malraux says he discussed reorganizing the world with Red Chinese leaders during a three week Far East visit. Moscow Turkish Premier Suat H?ru?lu left for a tour after red carpet treatment by Soviet authorities and will visit Kiev before a three day Black Sea tour then return to Ankara next Tuesday.
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Associated Press London
Kim Novak
London
Richard Johnson
Johnson
Los Angeles
Candice Bergen
Edgar Bergen
Miss Bergen
Columbia Pictures Corp
University of Pennsylvania
Paris
Andre Malraux
Malraux
Far East
Moscow
Suat Havyri Urguplu
Turkey
Kiev
Black Sea
Anikara
Naval academy seeks scholars and athletes with leadership
The Navy plans to recruit scholars like athletes, excluding physically inept and lacking leadership. Semifinalists received letters with study materials. a naval academy rep will visit. The program uses 300 Bird Dogs volunteer talent scouts and 250 Blue and Gold officers who act as information officers in naval districts.
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Naval J Academy
Navy
Maine Products Show Sets Aug 25 27 in Bangor
The Fifth Annual Maine Products Show runs August 25 to 27 at Bangor City Auditorium. Sponsored by the Maine Department of Economic Development and the Defense Supply Agency the event offers two DSA representatives to advise businessmen on military procurement and surplus materials. The agency’s current fiscal year procurement is about $3 billion.
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Bangor
Defense Supply Agency
Maine
Bangor City Auditorium
Maine Department of Economic Development
Department of Defense
David Hoffman
Albert Davies
Defense Surplus Sales Office
Newport
R. L
New England News Briefs Roundup from Various Cities
The brief reports a New England update across multiple cities. Dr Cyrus A Draper plans to settle Block Island Rhode Island providing local dental care. Carl Earle 17 of Lowell died in a scooter crash on Princeton Boulevard. Raytheon tasked to build a self propelled Hawk Missile for forward area combat zones under a 1.6 million dollar Army contract. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Albany division union contract raises wages 6 a week for 22 000 workers with enhanced medical and pension benefits. Boston is debating school busing vs double sessions amid crowding. Charles Mullaly fired from Middlesex County Sanitarium business manager post. full time duties questioned as he also serves as a state representative.
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Lexington, Mass
Raytheon Co
Army
Kingston
N.Y
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Albany
Afl-Cio Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Food Employes Union
New York
Mid
Hudson Valley
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Cambridge
Mass
Charles A. Mullaly
Dmillville
Middlesex County Sanitorsium
County Commission
Fred J. Connors
Somerville
Mullaly
Symbolic Letters Chi Rho Meaning in Christian Symbols
The text explains that Chi and Rho are the first two letters of the Greek word Christos, forming an abbreviation for Christ. It notes the use of these symbols as a religious emblem.
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Xpistos
Christos
Christ
Medicare Prescription Help Promoted by local Rexall
Ex Maine state figure Ralph Lovell promotes a no cost Medicare prescription program through Rexall Pharmacy Sanford. The notice highlights Lovell as a civic leader listed in Who's Who in the East and various honors, offering mail service nationwide to aid senior citizens.
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Maine
Ralph Lovell
Sanford
Lovell
United States of America
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
W.F.W
Lovell’s
Rexall Pharmacy
Winter St
Tel
Sanford, Me
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Biddeford
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Biddeford High School
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D-Ill
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Dirksen
Beaupre’s
Alfred Street
Naval
Corvair
Chevrolet
ED & Frank Chevrolet, Inc
New England
Block Island
R.I
Cyrus A. Draper
Cliffton
N.J
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Carl Earle
Lowell
Princeton Boulevard
Boston (Ap
James G. Kelso
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston School Committee
Kelso
Lovell’s Rexall Pharmacy
Winter St. Sanford
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