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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1963

Page

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Khrushchev Seeks Backstage Talks With Reds Amid Rift

Premier Khrushchev hints at a Peking Moscow meeting to ease the world Communist split. He uses a soft tone to defuse Red China amid Cuba North Vietnam North Korea and East Germany tensions and vows Soviet aid to any attacked Communist state while urging unity and patience. Continued on Page Two.

Khrushchev Red China Communist Front Loft Peking Moscow Cuba North Viet Nam North Korea East Gerang Latin America Asia Africa Middle East East Germany West Berlin Kremlin

Chuckle Tact Makes Guests Feel Welcome At Home

A humorous phrase notes that today's trick of hospitality aims to make visitors feel at ease even when the host would prefer they were elsewhere. The quip plays on social awkwardness and clever domestic flair.

Copr Gen Fea, Corp

Polaris Sub Program Nears Final Agreement

US and Britain report major progress toward a British Polaris missile submarine force. Talks target four submarines with eight missiles each, cost considerations, and use of US training and ranges.EXPECTED completion in about one to two weeks amid political debate on cost and capabilities.

Washington Navy Ignatius J. Galantin Associated Press Galantin

US says no word on leaving Cuban troops indefinitely

Washington reports no notification from the Soviet Union about keeping troops in Cuba after withdrawal. Assistant Secretary Robert Manning stressed the U S has not inferred such a plan from talks or communications. Officials had expected a withdrawal by mid March, with estimates of 3 000 to 8 000 leaving, leaving roughly 9 000 to 14 000 remaining based on current totals.

State Department United States Russia Cuba Asst Robert Manning New York Times Washington Manning U.S Moscow

Saco Bank to Expand Into Former Percys Pharmacy Site

The Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution plans to expand into the former Percy's Pharmacy site in the Masonic Building, Saco, doubling its banking space. The project, priced with front and rear entrances, two more teller windows, and extra safety deposit boxes, will be in three stages and completed by early summer. The bank, Maine's oldest mutual savings bank, also runs a branch at Old Orchard Beach.

Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution Percy's Pharmacy Masonic Building Saco William D. Deans Deans Percy's Paul B. McLellan Portland Wadsworth & Boston Bank Mutual Savings Bank Maine Old Orchard Beach

Kennedy Folds Civil Rights Plan for Congress

President Kennedy urged a divided Congress to reinforce voting rights and school desegregation, outlining a civil rights program with three bills. He sought extending the Civil Rights Commission, expanding its duties, and a federal effort to push desegregation via education funding and advisory support. Voting rights would gain priority with referees empowered to rule on qualifications under state law.

Washington Kennedy Congress Civil Rights Commission White House Senate Lincoln

Biddeford School Bus Pact Awards Route One to Delage

Biddeford's four member board of education opened bids for two city bus routes and awarded contract number one to Raymond Delage, who will operate six 1963 buses for three years at 27,500 per year. Delage will serve River road to Hill street and transport 783 children living at least one mile from schools. Route two bid 24,000 by Carlos Goldthwaite was tabled for discussion at the next meeting. Four other bidders on route one included Biddeford Transit Inc. Maine Transit Gerard Desrochers Norman Larose, with bids ranging from 25,920 to 32,400 for new or used buses. The board stated they would discuss further.

Biddeford Board of Education Raymond Delage Alfred Street Delage Biddeford Transit Inc River Road South Street Upper Main Street Alfred Road Oak Ridge Guinea Road Granite Street West Street Hill Street Carlos Goldthwaite Goldthwaite Maine Transit Company Gerard Desrochers Norman Larose

Remarkable Woman Survives 32 Hours in Cavern Well

Mrs. Arthur Hiscock, 45, trapped for 32 hours in a flooded caved-in well, held on by a rocky ledge. Rescuers lowered a cable and rope, then two Forestry Department men with ladders aided her exit. She was treated for exposure and listed in good condition.

Sanger Calif Hurshel Pigg Arthur Hiscock Val Valles Mid-Valley Forestry Department

Boy Dialer Packs Nine Weather Calls In A Day

The Basle family recalls how six year old George learned to reach the Weather Bureau by dialing New York City with the local area code. He made forty two calls by February 10, each time prefacing the New York number with 212. The bill reached thirty three dollars before the company canceled charges after the boy explained the Mix up.

Washington George Basle Weather Bureau George A. Basle George Basles New York City Poppa

Education rankings reveal US school age population patterns

National Education Association figures show 46 million U S school-age children with California leading in numbers and Utah reporting the highest average education. The data highlight disparities in teacher qualifications and mental test results, noting Oklahoma and Arizona high BA degree rates and statewide enrollment changes from 1952-53 to 1962-63.

Washington United States California U.S Utah Kentucky South Carolina National Education Association Neas Research Division

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