McNamara says no surface missiles in Cuba threatening U.S.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara tells AP there are no surface missiles in Cuba that threaten the United States today. He notes possible varieties of missiles in Cuba and says reports may reflect probabilities rather than confirmed deployments. Congress discusses Soviet strength near U.S. shores as Kennedy cites 17,000 troops in Cuba while some legislators push for answers.
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Kennedy outlines bold plan to treat mental illness and retardation
President Kennedy sent a special message to Congress proposing an across the board national mental health program. He urged creation of community mental health centers to treat and reintegrate patients, with initial year costs estimated at 31.35 million dollars and potential higher future costs.
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Marines to Take 50 Mile Hike Test at Camp Lejeune
President Kennedy endorses a 50 mile three day hike for 20 Marine officers from the 2nd Division at Camp Lejeune to test fitness standards set by Theodore Roosevelt. The exercise includes sustained walking and timed 200 yard sprints with rests, aiming to compare modern Marine stamina to historic expectations.
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Showdown Vote On Diefenbaker Leadership Crisis
Ottawa AP report outlines a rising bid to topple Prime Minister John Diefenbaker over Canada’s nuclear warhead crisis. Defections loom as no confidence motions from Liberals and Social Credit press to force dissolution of Parliament and new elections within about 60 days.
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Savings banks seek 75 percent loan share for Maine firms
Senate bill proposed by Sen L Robert Porteous Jr would let savings banks join with national banks or trust companies to finance up to 75 percent of industrial or commercial loans for Maine based ventures. Each loan capped at 1 percent of bank deposits with total exposure limited to 10 percent. The lending bank must keep 25 percent and provide service and annual borrower reports with strict repayment schedules. Rep Stewart G Taylor participated in the discussion.
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Reardon Barracks elects new York officers at Biddeford meeting
York county Veterans of World War I elected new officers at St. John hall Biddeford. Walter Reardon was named commander Arthur Gagne senior vice commander Rudolph Vanesse junior vice commander Thomas McGarrity chaplain George H Boutin judge advocate Napoleon Frechette quartermaster Raymond L King adjutant. Mrs Laura Dodge presented a 25 gift to outgoing commander Francis Simard. Department Commander Bert Perkins attended and spoke on the Washington national convention and the veterans pension bill. Six new members were pledged and prayers observed. Lunch followed with films shown by Donald Macomber.
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Biddeford to float 240000 bond issue
Biddeford votes to issue 240000 in bonds dated March 1 1963 to consolidate debts of the previous administration. Bonds of 1000 denomination payable 30000 on June 1 each year 1964 through 1971 will fund 56000 for fire trucks 19000 for county tax and the remainder to retire former debt. Selection bidding will be between local banks. Pom erleau seeks confirmation of Annette Gagne as overseer of the poor.
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Alfred Cloutier
Fluoridation Cuts Tooth Decay in Norway Maine
Augusta AP reports fluoride water in Norway Maine reduced tooth decay by 55 percent among school children. Dr Alonzo H Garcelon, Maine dental health director, cites 1952 to 1962 data comparing Norway's sodium silica fluoride water program started in 1952 to 1962 results.
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Saco Board Votes Short-Term AIDC Funds
The Saco City Council approved 6-1 a $2,666.67 share of the Area Industrial Development Committee funds through April 30 amid debate. The vote set conditions: monthly notices, attendance rules, a new regional subcommittee, and bi monthly reporting. The plan foresees four months of funding with possible future follow ups.
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Do you have a poor memory after Walla
A brief humor panel asks if you recall the line that follows Walla in a familiar phrase. The caption credits Capt. Gen. Fea. Corp. as the source and invites readers to test their memory with the riddle-like joke.
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Civil Service Interviews for Biddeford Fire Dept
The Civil Service Commission will interview two regular men for the Biddeford Fire Department on Saturday February 9 1963 at 10 AM in the City Building Applicants may obtain their applications at the City Clerk's Office.
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Biddeford
Councilman Lashes Out At Mayor
Biddeford city council member Conrad T. Fortier blasts Mayor Willie Pomerleau over last night’s meeting. He says his right to speak was denied and he could not obtain details on back bills for a $240,000 bond issue. He questions who the money is owed to.
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Robert Casette
Chandler Boutet
Knox
Willie Pomerleau
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