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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

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Brazilian Crisis Deepens As Quadros Resigns

Crisis erupts in Brazil after President Quadros resigns abruptly, lifting Vice President Joao Goulart to return from abroad to assume power. Goulart supporters threaten a general strike. unrest flares in Brasilia Recife and Rio de Janeiro as army and police clamp down.

Rio DE Maeiro Brazil Janio Quadros Joao Goulart Goulart Labor Party Singapore China Mao Tze-tung Clared Iwo U.S Brasilia Milittiamen Recife Atlantic Rio de Janeiro

Allies Map Warning To Soviets Over Berlin Air Corridors

The United States Britain and France prepared a firm note to Moscow warning against interfering with West Berlin air corridors. Western Allies rejected Moscow charges of airlifting spies and vowed to defend West Berlin as Soviet threats persist. Dean Rusk warned this is the third Soviet threat in 13 years and allies expect to meet it. Ulbricht urged Western intervention end and claimed rights to land water and air routes after a Moscow-East German treaty. The Western group seeks a firm stance while debating terms of possible negotiations with the Soviets. France doubts rushing talks while US Britain and West Germany favor early talks to avoid peace chances slipping away.

Washington United States Britain France Soviet Union West Berlin Moscow White House Kremlin Dean Rusk East Germany State Department Ulbricht U.S Berlin Charles de Gaulle West Germany

Country Readying Military Build Up

The Defense Department orders 76,500 reservists and National Guardsmen to active duty in the largest mobilization since the Korean War. Most report Oct 1 as the Kennedy administration speeds a global build-up to counter Berlin and other flashpoints. McNamara announced the move noting 311 units across Army, Navy, and Air Force will be activated, with more details on duration and overseas deployment to be determined.

Washington Defense Department Kennedy Berlin Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara Army Air Force National Guard Navy Air Force Congress

Hepatitis Not On Rise In Vermont And New Hampshire

Vermont and New Hampshire health officials dispute reports of outbreaks. Vermont cites about 155 cases this year with Windsor County totals around 40 in six months, calling the rise slight. New Hampshire reports 140 to 150 cases since January, with around 30 in Lebanon and fewer than six active cases in Lebanon’s city area.

Montpelier Vermont New Hampshire Health Department Linus Leavens Vermont Department Division of Windsor County William M. Prince Bureau of

US Commandant Protests Berlin Border Rules

Maj. Gen. Albert Watson II, commander in Berlin, protested Soviet backed East German crossing limits. West Berliners clashed with troops, with several thousand demonstrating near two newly opened Communist travel offices at Zoo and Kreuzberg stations. Watson met at Soviet headquarters in Karlshorst, offering no reply, as tensions rise over four power control of the city.

Berlin Albert Watson II U. S East West Ilin Watson Andrei I. Solovyev West East Berlin Zoo

Maine Products Show Ends At Augusta After Successful Stand

The Maine Products Show wrapped after a three day run drawing about 40 000 visitors the largest display of Maine made goods. A fallout shelter featuring Camden banker Evander Andrews and his family attracted crowds and observers. Commissioner Lloyd K Allen called the event a chance for Maine manufacturers to showcase products and meet government buyers. Exhibitors reported 2208 business contacts with half deemed strong prospects for future business. two thirds of reports partly tabulated.

Augusta Maine Camden Evander Andrews Lloyd K. Allen Department of Economic Development

Explorer XIII beer can satellite on dust-hunt mission

Washington AP says Explorer XIII a 127 pound Scout launched satellite orbits Earth every 98 minutes at 275 to 565 miles. It studies micro meteoroids to gauge potential shielding needs for interplanetary flight. Built at Wallops Island, VA the craft is credited as a success and nicknamed the beer can satellite due to its instrument shape.

Washington Space Messenger Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration Wallops Island, Va

Goldwater Attacks JFK Policies At Bangor Rally

U S Senator Barry Goldwater rallied 1 500 supporters in Brewer Maine urging constitutional government and free enterprise while criticizing Kennedy fiscal policy and New Frontier central control He noted Democrats sympathetic to the cause and highlighted a separate U A W AMC profit sharing push nearing agreement in Detroit as talks continued past midnight with no final settlement reported

Arizona New Frontier’ Administration Goldwater Bangor Detroit Mich American Motors Corp United Auto Workers Walter P.ther UAW AMC Edward L. Cushman George Romney Big Three American Motors Reuther

New Laws Sought to Hit Rackets in Senate Probe

Senator McClellan opened a rackets subcommittee inquiry urging tougher federal laws to strike at the criminal underworld. Hearings will resume Monday with testimony on illegal gambling from Miami to Delaware and Chicago to East St. Louis, with a second round planned later. Three witnesses invoked the Fifth Amendment, outlining potential incrimination. Former Miami policeman Elum testified.

Washington John L. McClellan D-Ark McClellan Senate Investigations Miami Fla Delaware Chicago East St. Louis Ill Little Rock Elum

Resignation of Brazilian President Solves Nothing

Janio Quadros quits after seven months amid debt and economic chaos. Analysts say he overpromised and moved too fast, while Brazilians grew resentful and some supporters turned against him as the nation faced empty coffers and mounting debt.

Quadros Brazil Rio DE Janeiro Rio de Janiero Janio Quadros Janio

Show People Face Tax Suit

LOS ANGELES The Internal Revenue Service filed civil suits alleging insufficent payment of 1960 federal income taxes against Ernie Kovacs and Edith Adams for 13401, Billy Eckstine and Carole for 16099, Ken Murray and Bette for 7264, Marie Wilson and Robert Fallon for 4130, Dick Contino and Leigh for 1745, and Max Steiner and Leonette for 22386.

Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service Ernie Kovacs Edith Adams Billy Eckstine Carole Ken Murray Bette Marie Wilson Robert Fallon Dick Contino Leigh Max Steiner Leonett

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