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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

Page

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Move Awaited On Cuban Prisoner Exchange Plan

New York attorney James B. Donovan flew to Havana with Cuban Families Committee officials to negotiate release of 1,113 invaded prisoners in exchange for food and medicine. The plan involves Red Cross sponsorship and a medical supply flow to Miami, with planes delivering relief cargo.

Miami, Fla New York James B. Donovan Havana Fidel Castro Cuba Donovan Pan American World Airways Miami International Airport International Red Cross Castro Miami Trans World Airlines Idlewild

Hodges Seeks Immediate Tax Cut to Drive Growth

Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges announced that U S production reached a record pace with Gross National Product exceeding a 560 billion annual rate in late 1962 and estimated 1962 output at 554 billion, up 7 percent from 1961. He urged a tax cut, saying demand from consumers and government spurred growth while noting December retail sales should rise 5 percent over last Christmas.

Washington Luther H. Hodges Hodges

Unique Labor Pact Aims At Automation Relief In Steel

Kaiser Steel Corp and United Steelworkers unveil a four year plan to retrain workers displaced by automation and share cost savings with employees. The pact bases pay on production costs rather than individual output, creating a special fund with 32.5 percent of total savings for workers. Agreement subject to approval. base year 1961 used for cost calculations.

David J. McDonald AFL Cio United Steelworkers Amer Ica Kaiser Saida Company McDonald

Modest Upward Trend Foreseen for 1963 by Babson

Boston AP Babson founder United Business Service predicts modest to boom year for 1963 with new highs in business capital expenditures retail trade and construction He sees GNP rising from 554 to about 578 billion and automobile steel and farm income varying but stable with limited price increases and no recession expected.

Boston Paul T. Babson United Business Service Babson Executives Club Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Biddeford Elects First Republican Mayor in 67 Years

Atty. William W. Pomerleau defeated incumbent Clem ent H. Deschambault in Biddeford. Pomerleau won all seven wards 4535 to 2848, with Ward 7 pivotal. Urban Renewal Authority referendum passed 5013 to 1906 as GOP gains another city post and council seats.

Biddeford Atty William W. Pomerleau Clement H. Deschambault Augusta Reed Charles S. Hamilton Jerome A. Morin Powerleau Arthur J. Lesieur Louis B. Lausier Pomerleau Deschambault Lesieur Philip L. Beaudette Board of Police Alfred Gagne Beaudette Board of Education St. Francis College Joseph F. Warner Margaret M.dansereau Joseph M. Patane Norman T. Goldthwait Conrad T. Fortier Roland L’heureux Raoul L. LaBranche Henry Camire Ernest N. Fontaine Victor FE. Guertin Wilfred Boissonneault John Cleary L'Heureux Jean G. Boissonneault Guertin James A. Hussey Cleary Lionel J. Gardner Democratic Council Theresa N .Connolly

Kennedy and Macmillan Meet in Bahamas to Discuss World Tensions

President Kennedy arrived in Nassau for talks with Prime Minister Macmillan on Western alliance strains and Soviet bloc divisions. Topics include the Skybolt missile program and potential U.S.-Soviet-West relations, with warnings about dangers if the Cold War heats up.

Nassau Bahamas Kennedy Harold Macmillan Western Alliance Moscow Peking Soviet Union West Andrews Air Force Base Washington Macmillan Commonwealth Nations Haman United States Khrushchev U.S Britain Skybolt North Atlantic Treaty Organization London

Communist Party Convicted in Agent Registration Case

The Communist party was found guilty on 12 counts for failing to register as a Soviet agent. A 120000 fine was imposed per the maximum, raising doubts about payment ability. Lawyers said they will appeal to the Court of Appeals, possibly the Supreme Court, while the Justice Department may suspend the sentence during appeal. The trial raised questions about the party’s right to Fifth Amendment defenses.

Washington Communist Party Soviet Union Joseph Forer John J. Abt U.S. Court of Appeals Supreme Court U.S. Dist Alexander Holtzoff Justice Department Holtzoff

Committee Bargain Talks Hit Stone Wall in House

Washington AP says talks on expanding the House Rules Committee have failed. Rep. Howard W. Smith insists on restoring 12 members next month, opposing a 15 member liberal plan from 1961. President Kennedy warns that reverting to 12 would emasculate the administration’s program. The fight to enlarge the committee resumes when the new House convenes.

Washington House Rules Committee Howard W. Smith D-Va Kennedy Sam Rayburn Texas House

New Year Dance Invite From L Union St Jean Baptiste

Members of L Union St. Jean de Baptiste Council Chagnon 120 and guests are invited to a New Year's Eve Dance at the Council hall Adams Street from 10 p m to 2 a m Tickets are $1 50 per person with music by the Swing Kings.

L'Union St. Jean de Baptiste Council Chagnon 120 Council Hall Adams Street

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