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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
2
President Kennedy proposes a $1.6 billion health funds package for the next fiscal year to expand medical training and hospital projects. He urges passage of Social Security health insurance this year and plans to resubmit Medicare proposals next week alongside broader research and pollution controls.
Washington AP reports the Kennedy administration disclosed some jet age spying methods in a midweek news conference. Defense Secretary McNamara and DIA official John Hughes presented photos from high altitude and near harbor, showing intelligence methods and volumes on Cuba.
Biddeford voters learned the city will close Bradbury and Wentworth Street elementary schools during February vacation, displacing 185 children. Classes from both campuses will be reassigned to Emery Washington and the junior high with no teachers affected. janitors face temporary layoff. Savings across the district total about 3 000 dollars through November 30, with immediate repair needs at Bradbury and Wentworth.
Ottawa AP report notes Canada dissolves Parliament and calls elections for April 8 as Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker faces pressure from within and outside the Conservative Party to avoid anti Americanism in the campaign. Lester B. Pearson of the Liberals warns against turning nuclear policy into politics while prioritizing unemployment growth and stable government.
Astronauts in the Gemini program may shave aboard to prevent whiskers from floating as debris. Dr. Stanley C. White of NASA notes water limits and skin irritation from dried soap, and suggests electric razors and whisker containment to avoid nuisance and interference with electronics.
A brief public notice cautions motorists to watch for school children on or near roadways, stressing heightened awareness in areas around schools and during student arrival and dismissal times.
Semi public installation cere monies at the Saco K of P hall included Pine Cone Temple members and guests with Cheryl Nunan Bradley Emerson Susan Blow Terri Laughery Arlene Blow and others taking part. Officers and pins were presented and a brief business session approved post meeting card parties. Illness notes include Irene Austin and Belle Cote. Next meeting February 20.
Marines hike 50 miles in 20 hours to prove fitness linking Roosevelt era orders with a Kennedy era challenge. Lt Col James W. Tuma completed the trek in 13 hours near Fort Huachuca, while Sgt Stanton E. Jordan hiked five miles at Pensacola Naval Air Station and five reserve Marines began the trek toward Little Rock.
Britain’s opposition Labor party faces a close, inconclusive first ballot for a new leader. Harold Wilson and George Brown lead, with James Callaghan as a dark horse. 249 MPs vote secretly as results await tonight’s count and a potential runoff.
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