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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1964
Page
3
Republicans urge full disclosure as the Baker hearings touch on sex and party girl questions. The Senate Rules Committee brought the issue into the public record while questioning Bobby Baker, the former secretary to the Senate.
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for pile irritation with 60 cent boxes and 85 cent applicator tubes. A Baker investigation transcript reveals Sen Curtis alleging party girls were used in business promotion. Sen Scott defends call girl practices as within inquiry scope. Curtis insists details exist and warns of harm to the committee.
President Johnson reshuffles Latin America posts while Cuba remains baffling, with no clear shift on Fidel Castro. Hilsman resigns amid Viet Nam policy debate as Sullivan takes lead in coordinating strategy, and Rusk reiterates no retreat from Cuba policy even as foreign sales to Castro continue.
AP dispatch reports Barry Goldwater pins hopes on winning the New Hampshire primary on March 10 and the California primary on June 2. He would take 35 percent of NH vote and seven of 14 convention delegates as a victory, while Richard Nixon remains a non candidate. Nixon notes Goldwater leads in committed delegates and NH poll, with Nelson Rockefeller rising in New York, in a field that also includes Stassen and Smith. Write-in campaigns for Nixon and Lodge are under way.
South Portland senator Samuel A. Hinds estimates Maine will save about 750000 in 1964 if the reduction in Aid to Dependent Children cases continues. He says cases are 580 fewer than a year ago due to intensified case work better economic conditions and stricter ADC rules.
Johnnie Adams sent two delivery trucks on runs through Maysville Kentucky. An hour later police called confirming a head on collision that caused considerable damage to both vehicles.
An incomplete notice lists plans for the 9th annual Guidance Conclave of the Northeast Odd Fellows Association. It mentions Burlington Vermont meeting dates June 26-27, a reception, letters from sponsors, and invitations for the March 10 to 16 visitation period with a supper at 6:30 p.m.
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