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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1964

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Thant Pushes Peace Efforts In Cyprus Crisis

U Thant pressed to resolve objections over a proposed UN peace force for Cyprus and to secure financing and mediator terms. He met Cypriot, British, Greek, and Turkish officials while delaying a Security Council debate. Makarios indicated acceptance of no more than 7,000 foreign troops.

United Nations, N.Y U Thant U.N Cyprus Thant Security Council United States Britain Los Angeles Johnson Spyros Kyprianou Makarios Nicosia Mediterranean

Cold Air Hits The Midwest Thrusts Southward

Arctic cold surged from the Midwest into the central states delaying traffic and dumping heavy snow. Minnesota and Dallas faces subzero readings likely to reach -20 as far as Illinois Iowa Kansas Michigan Wisconsin feel the chill with Wyoming Colorado and Montana also under subzero, while Benton Harbor and Michigan City report two feet and 18 inches of snow respectively.

Associated Press Midwest U.S Weather Bureau Wyoming Colorado Montana Indiana Illinois Michigan Benton Harbor Mich Michigan City Ind Chicago Gulf Coast Louisiana Florida Texas California

Baker Case Is Probed

Washington AP reports Senate investigators probe a new development in the Bobby Baker case. L P McLendon says a report is awaited, with hearings ongoing including Baker’s testimony. Fred B Black Jr testified that Kerr influenced a stock loan plan involving Baker.

McLendon Senate Baker Carole Tyler Fred B. Black, Jr Washington North American Aviation Corp Robert S. Kerr D-Okla Black Tulsa, Okla Kerr King of the Senate

Trio Nabbed On Narcotics Ring

NEW YORK AP Three men including the Mexican ambassador to Bolivia were arrested in a $13.5 million international narcotics case. The joint three year probe by the BNDD the Bureau of Customs the RCMP and the French Surete Nationale led to seizures totaling about 134 pounds of heroin. Arraigned before Judge Edward Weinfeld were Salvador Pardo Boland the Mexican ambassador to Bolivia and Carlos Aritzi a Montevideo based Uruguayan foreign ministry employee.

New York Bolivia Atty Robert F. Kennedy Bureau of Narcotics Bureau of Customs Royal Canadian Mounted Police Surete Nationale Kennedy U.S Gov‘ernment Mexico Henry L. Giordano Justice Department United States Canada Edward Weinfeld Salvador Pardo-Bolland Carlos Aritzi Montevideo Rene

Women Turn To Smoking Cigars After Government Report

New York AP reports a shift as more women light cigars or pipes after meals. Stores note rising sales of small cigars and mild tobaccos while boutiques plan women focused outlets. Celebrities Joan Fontaine Hermione Gingold Lauren Bacall gain renewed attention as interest grows.

New York Joan Fontaine Hermione Gingold Lauren Bacall Fifth Avenue Alfred Dunhill London

Johnson Mateos visit Eisenhower at Eldorado Club

Johnson and Lopez Mateos flew by helicopter to Eldorado Country Club in California for a solidarity visit to former President Eisenhower. They discussed Alliance for Progress, trade, disarmament, and water issues, while omitting an unrelated narcotics arrest involving the Mexican ambassador to Bolivia. The meeting included a 40 minute call with Eisenhower and a tour of the house.

Mateos Eldorado Country Club Eisenhower Lopez Mateos Johnson Nouse New York Bolivia White House Dwight D. Eisenhower

Johnson Lopez Mateos breakfast to close border talks

In Palm Springs the presidents Johnson and Lopez Mateos share breakfast to finalize a joint communique on two days of talks. The meeting is described as marked by amity and cordiality. They will also attend an hour-long Mexican entertainment fiesta in Los Angeles in the afternoon.

Palm Springs Calif Johnson Adolfo Lopez Mateos Mexico Lopez Mateos Los Angeles Justo Sierra

Federal agents seize Mexican ambassador in heroin case

Federal agents arrest the Mexican ambassador to Bolivia and two other men with a large haul of pure heroin as part of a multimillion-dollar international dope smuggling ring. President Johnson and Mexico's Lopez Mateos meet in California after public appearances. Ruby trial resumes on Saturday with a second juror chosen amid a false bomb threat. U Thant reportedly revises the Cyprus peace plan and may push a UN Security Council session to Tuesday. Senate investigators review a possible key development in the Bobby Baker case.

Bolivia Johnson Mexico Lopez Mateos Los Angeles Palm Springs Calif Jack Ruby International

Khrushchev Says U S Worries Diminish. German Issue Remains

Premier Khrushchev told Italian publisher Julio Einaudi in Moscow that U S concerns are easing but the German problem still bothers him. He spoke Friday in a conversation about plans to publish some of his speeches. Einaudi said Khrushchev felt secure about Britain France Italy and the United States.

Moscow Khrushchev United States Julio Einaudi Einaudi Britain France Italy

Municipal Judge Fading Away in Maine Court Reforms

The Maine District Court system will replace municipal courts as judges’ terms expire. Nine districts will host full time judges with clerks and offices, aiming for streamlined records, dignified facilities, and reduced municipal costs though some fear higher county taxes. Existing appointments in Biddeford and Saco expire in 1964–65 with temporary guidance until the new court is in place.

Maine District Court Rain County Eel York County Kittery Sanford Biddeford Saco Institute of Judicial Administration of New York Gerald Nason William Wilson Wilson

Wife Keeps Last Word in Argument Joke

A lighthearted joke notes a wife always has the final word in an argument. Any comment a husband makes after that starts a new dispute, illustrating a common humorous dynamic in marital banter.

Fea, Corp

Tax Cut Near Reality Gains Ground In Congress

The week saw House and Senate conference committees agree on tax cut provisions. The measure is expected to pass both houses and reach President Johnson for signature within a week, with $800 million monthly transfusions flowing into the economy within three weeks and full effect by 1965. Personal income tax cuts total about $9.1 billion for individuals and $2.4 billion for business firms, boosting the economy and supporting steady growth through 1965.

New York House Senate Congress White House Johnson Kennedy Wall Street

York County Car Use Strong in Government Study

A government survey shows York County residents favor private cars or car pools to reach work, with 66 percent commuting by car. The study, part of the nationwide Journey to Work by the Census Bureau, notes regional variations and links car use to income and population density.

New York York County Department of Commerce Census Bureau United States New England Thetate Maine

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Bobby Baker L. P. McLendon Rules Committee Tulsa Willie Pomerleau South Street Vic’s Appliance Center Main Street Adrien Doyon Roland Picard George Washington Adrien Gerard Doyon Roland Henri Paul Picard Boom Road Montreal The Consolidated Cigar Corp Palm Associated Press National United Nations Security Council Germany By ED Smith Main St St. Andre P.F.T.A Saco Valley Federal Reserve Board Labor W. Willard Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Sarah Hamilton Fairfield Memorial Hall Beach Street Lester
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