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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

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First Lady Leaves Hospital After Birth of Son Patrick

OTIS AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. AP Mrs. John F. Kennedy left the hospital with the President by her side after a weeklong stay following the birth of their third child Patrick. The couple walked to a waiting blue car then to a helicopter pad amid photographers, Air Force personnel, families, and children watching their departure.

Otis Air Force Base Mass John F. Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy Patrick Kennedy John Jr

Disability Decree Is Made In Maine Case

The Maine Industrial Accident Commission issued a final decree in the case of Mrs. Madeleine Boisvert of Biddeford after 32 years. She was injured June 8, 1959, losing three fingers of her right hand and received a 60 percent disability rating based on overall hand loss and incapacity to work at local shoe firm. The ruling awards approximately $6,500 with continued disability payments to be determined by future claims.

Maine Industrial Accident Commission Madeleine Boisvert Marshal Ave Biddeford Boisvert Atty Richard Spitz Fortunes Rocks

Valachi Secreted at Fort Monmouth Army Post

Fort Monmouth New Jersey guards Joseph Valachi the former mobster and informant. Army officials would not confirm his location but described heavy security and a fence with barbed wire. He faces possible underworld retaliation while Senate investigators await his testimony on the crime syndicate led by Vito Genovese.

FT. Monmouth N.J Joseph Valachi Valachi Army Peter Hoffman New York Daily News Alachi Justice Department Justice Ead Senate Council of Crime “Families Vito Genovese Atlanta Federal Penitentiary New York City

Tax Bill Would Cut U.S. Tax Payments Across The Board

The House bill would slash tax rates and reduce payments for most Americans though details vary by income, deductions, and personal factors. Treasury cites about 1.5 percent average cut for 1965, with partial savings in 1964. The plan eliminates some deductions like state gas taxes while keeping others and curtails casualty loss claims. Further analysis and revisions are pending as the measure moves through Congress.

Edmond Lebreton Washington Congress Kennedy The House Treasury Old Trusty

Wedding that ran smoothly until groom failed to appear

A wedding was set to proceed without incident but the groom did not attend. The ceremony began on time with the rest of the party present, leaving the guests and hosts to adjust plans accordingly.

Meredith Finishes Ole Miss Work Amid Protest

James Howard Meredith, 30, completes final exams at the University of Mississippi and will receive a bachelor of arts in political science. He notes federal marshals remain on campus and will accompany him to Jackson for graduation amid ongoing tensions from the 1962 integration crisis.

Oxford Miss James Howard Meredith University of Mississippi Ole Miss Jackson Meredith Air Force Ross Barnett

Seaborg backs underground tests in treaty debate

Dr Glenn T Seaborg chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission testified at Senate hearings that underground testing would enable a wide range of nuclear weapons development including warheads for antimissile defense. He supported prior testimony by Rusk and McNamara that ratifying the limited test ban treaty serves U.S. interests though it allows underground tests.

Washington Glenn. ST. Seaborg Atomic Energy Commission Senate Seaborg Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara United States Armed Services Senate House Atomic Energy Committees

BiRacial School Group Formed in Prince Edward County

Virginia officials and leaders announced creation of a biracial group to operate private free schools in Prince Edward County for 1700 Negro pupils left without classrooms since public schools closed in 1959. A three-person biracial board will lease unused buildings, hire staff, and run on private funds with support from foundations and donors.

Richmond Virginia Gay Albertis Harrison Jr Department of Justice Prince Ward Harrison L. Francis Griffin Virginia National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Prince Edward County Prince Edward U. S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals

Solons In Meeting On Shipyard Controversy

Congressmen from Maine and New Hampshire met to seek a congressional probe of Navy charges about productivity and worker attitude at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard New Hampshire. The dispute centers on a reported productivity gap with Electric Boat in Groton Connecticut and union positions shifting on investigation.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Navy Portsmouth N. H Bureau of Ships Electric Boat Co Groton Conn Portsmout Margaret Chase Smith R-Maine Metal Trades Council Kenneth BeLieu Mrs. Smith Portsmouth Metal Trades Council Massachusetts Senate House

British police close in on mail train raid hideout farm

Scotland Yard traced the Glasgow London night mail robbery to Leatherslade Farm 18 miles from the crime scene. Detectives found a sale record of the farm, a keys collector, ginger haired man, brunette woman, and abandoned gear. Police safeguarded the area while probing possible alibis and a Riviera connection.

London Scotland Yard Glasgow Leatherslade Farm Riviera

Tax bill moves through Congress with potential tax cuts

News At A Glance notes the tax bill advancing in Congress offering a possible tax cut. Senate requests more proof regarding a test bank treaty not blocking antimisile system. Rail negotiations stall with an Aug 29 deadline looming for a nationwide strike. President Kennedy and First Lady leave Otis AFB hospital amid positive recovery. Scotland Yard investigates a rural hideout for clues in a British train raid case.

Congress Ational Kennedy Otis Air Force Base Hospital International Scotland Yard

Chances Of Averting RR Strike Dimmed

Washington AP reports rail negotiations stall with Aug 29 strike date looming as unions oppose removing 32000 firemen from diesels. Labor Dept sponsors talks but stalemate persists on bargaining and possible Congress action to place dispute before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Kennedy plan to submit to Congress doubtful.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Labor Department J.E. Wolfe Labor Willard Wirtz Congress Kennedy Commerce Commission

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