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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1963

Page

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New Italian Government Is Sworn Into Office

Rome AP reports Premier Aldo Moro and a four party center left cabinet sworn in, first Socialist inclusion in 16 years. Coalition holds 385 of 629 seats. Nenni named deputy premier. Giolitti budget minister. Foreign policy pledges NATO support and new economic planning amid lingering coalition strains.

Rome Aldo Moro Italy Antonio Segni Christian Democrats Christian Democratic Amintore Fanfani Communist Party Pietro Nenni The Giuseppe Saragat Democratic Socialists Republicans Fanfani North Atlantic Treaty Organization Moro Iic Chamber of Deputies Nenni Antonio Giolitti

American Colonel Released After Kidnapping in Venezuela

Col. James K. Chenault, deputy chief of the U.S. military mission in Venezuela, was released unharmed eight days after being abducted by the pro Communist FALN. The incident followed attacks on British targets as part of the rebels campaign, while Venezuelan election results favored Raul Leoni of Democratic Action.

Caracas Venezuela James K. Chenault Sherman Tex Chenault U.S Armed Forces For National Liberation FALN Votii E U.S Iit Douglas Bush Motor Company Trinidad Port of Spain British Commonwealth Supreme Electoral Council Raul Leoni Romulo Betancourt Democratic Action Party

Pine Cone Temple Elects Officers in Saco Meeting

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters held officer elections last night at Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Saco. The slate lists Bertha Twomey chief Sarah Metcalf singer Maude Brown junior Norma Berry manager Lucille Smart secretary Martha Souza treasurer Claire Blouin protector Beverly Emerson guard Malvina Miles past chief Agnes King pianist Metcalf degree mistress Marie Lunetta press correspondent Twomey representative Grand Lodge Emerson alternate Mary Dawn installing officer Violet Gobeil three year trustee Metcalf auditing chair Braed with Brown and Blouin assisting Next meeting December 18 followed by Christmas party at Twomey home.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Saco Bertha Twomey Sarah Metcalf Maude Brown Norma Berry Lucille Smart Martha Souza Claire Blouin Beverly Emerson Malvina Miles Agnes King Metcalf Marie Lunetta Twomey Grand Lodge Emerson Mary Dawn Violet Gobeil Brown Blouin

Plan Approved For Biddeford Urban Renewal Program

Senator Edmund S Muskie announced that the Housing and Home Finance Agency has approved a workable Biddeford Maine community improvement program. The plan focuses on removal of slums and blight and must be approved before requests for specific urban renewal or public housing programs can be considered.

Washington Edmund Muskie Housing and Home Finance Agency Biddeford Maine

Mrs Oswald May Become Subject In History Books

In Fort Worth AP report on Marguerite Claverie Oswald mother of Lee Harvey Oswald, the piece traces her life from New Orleans birth in 1907, marriages, and children, up to Oswald, and hints at a forthcoming history project. It notes her insistence on her son's innocence and outlines family moves, financial struggles, and wartime work.

Fort Worth Tex John Fitzeset Kennedy Marguerite Claverie Oswald Mr. Pie John E. Pie Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Wilford Hall Air Force Hospital John Pic Robert Edward Lee Oswald Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Mr. Oswald Robert E. Lee Robert Edward Lee Oswald Jr Acme Brick Co Denton Robert Oswald

Chuckle Politicians and Bedfellows in Banking Ties

A satirical note jokes that politicians form odd alliances over money and banking influence. It hints at repeated partnerships among leaders and financial interests, suggesting familiar patterns emerge as officials acclimate to shared fiscal agendas.

Johnson Presses Byrd to Back 11-Billion Tax Cut Bill

President Johnson lunched with Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia to push the 11 billion dollar tax cut through Congress. Byrd, chair of Senate Finance, has not moved the bill quickly. Johnson urged labor and business leaders to back the plan while pledging action on civil rights and economic recovery. He also announced tariff boosts and set talks with Canada’s Lester B. Pearson for January 22.

Washington Johnson Harry F. Byrd Virginia White House Congress Senate Finance Committee House Byrd John F. Kennedy Senate Afl-Cio Business Advisory Council America U.S European Economic Community Lester B. Pearson Canada Capitol Texas House Rules Committee Kennedy AFL - Cio George Meany Walter Reuther United Auto Workers

Laos Intelligence Chief Is Slain

In Vientiane Laos Col Leuang head of the Deuxieme Bureau the coalition government intelligence unit was shot as he arrived home by unknown assailants. The attack occurred near his residence overlooking rice fields with at least three automatics firing. Leuang died instantly. General Amkha Soukha Vong called the killing a well organized coup while providing few details.

Vientiane Laos Souvanna Phouma Col Leuang Deuxieme Souvanna Ory Pathet Lao Amkha Soukha Vong

Oswald's Mother Says She Accepts Some Responsibility

Mrs Marguerite Claverie Oswald states that while she will accept responsibility for what Lee Harvey Oswald was, she cannot accept blame for the assassination. The report places her with her son as public sentiment shifts after President Kennedy's assassination. The Kennedy family rests now near the late president in Arlington National Cemetery.

Marguerite Claverie Oswald Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald Washington Arlington National Cem

Bachman urges joint Biddeford Saco industrial effort

Maine Economic Development Commissioner Standish K. Bachman urged Biddeford and Saco to pool resources for regional economic development at a combined Rotary Kiwanis Lions meeting. He praised past cooperative progress and urged continued teamwork to accelerate growth, citing local industry spirit and minimal need for outside aid.

Maine Standish K. Bachman Biddeford-Saco Rotary Lions and Kiwanis Clubs Wonderbar Joseph Haley Rotary Presi Kiwanis Lions Clubs Biddeford Saco York County S.I.R Area Redevelopment Administration

Holy See Puts January Holy Land Pilgrimage Plan

Pope Paul VI will undertake an unprecedented Holy Land pilgrimage in early January by plane, breaking a pontiff’s usual travel method. The trip aims to promote peace, with Jewish and Arab leaders welcoming the move and Jordan’s King Hussein inviting the pope as a personal guest. Israel and Jordan embassies anticipate visa-free entry, reflecting hopeful ecumenical progress while the Vatican Council plans its third session for September 1964.

Vatican City Holy Land Paul VI Vatican Paul Hussein Jordan Israel Rome Vatican Ecumenical Council

Teen Times-Lets Use It Panel At Thornton Academy

A panel program by the Thornton Academy Future Homemakers of America met in the home economics room. Panel members examined material with Emmy Lu Hanson Judith Littlefield and moderator Jane.

Teen Times Thornton Academy Future Homemakers of America Academy Emmy Lu Hanson Judith Littlefield Jane

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