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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1964

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Rockefeller Turns To Personal Touch

Gov Nelson Rockefeller widens his campaign in New Hampshire with a handshaking tour and a Portsmouth High School speech to 1300 supporters. Joined by Sen Barry Goldwater he calls for a debate on the issues and urges a Republican party embracing the broad mainstream while opposing both left and right extremism. He criticizes the Democratic administration on economic growth and pledges to help advance the GOP in the primary.

Concord N.H Nelson A. Rockefeller New York New Hampshire Rockefeller Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Portsmouth Posmouth Goldwater Arizona

Pope Paul VI Opens Historic Holy Land Pilgrimage

International headlines report Pope Paul VI beginning a historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land. National notes discuss President Johnson’s push for new ideas to curb unemployment and possible actions affecting American workers. Senator Goldwater vows to fight for the Republican nomination regardless of primary results. Governor Rockefeller urges New Hampshire Republicans to back a proactive program. Washington reports the Russian wheat deal involves corn but is not a straightforward cash sale.

Paul VI Holy Land Johnson Barry Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller New Hampshire Republcan Washington

Possible overtime pay action to curb unemployment

Johnson City report notes Willard Wirtz discussed raising the present time-and-a-half overtime rate to encourage employers to cut overtime and hire more workers. The idea aims to free the equivalent of about 919,000 full-time jobs. The discussion follows hints from Johnson aides about new thinking to tackle unemployment while keeping the 1965 budget near 100 billion dollars.

Johnson City Tex Johnson LBJ Wirtz

Tax agents from broken homes remark sparks chuckle

Two businessmen joke about Internal Revenue agents, claiming most come from broken homes. The quip, from a humor page, reflects skeptical sentiments toward tax authorities and prompts light audience laughter.

Fea, Corp

Pope Paul VI Opens Historic Pilgrimage in Holy Land

Pope Paul VI begins a three day pilgrimage to Jordan and Israel with a call for universal peace and brotherly love. He meets King Hussein, prays at sacred sites in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and plans a historic encounter with an Orthodox patriarch. He emphasizes prayer, penance, and the spiritual aims of the journey.

Jerusalem Paul VI Holy Land Hussein Jordan Jesus Vatican City Vatican Israel Rome Old City Church of the Holy Sepulcher Garden Bethsemane No Man’s Land Palestine Bethlehem Amman Emir Abdullah Bridge Jordan River Church of the Ascension Mount of Olives Dead Sea Earth Judean Hills Holy City Arab Legion Christ Pope Paul VI St. Peter's

Saco Zone Case Appeals Over Zoning Permit Controversy

The Saco Zoning Appeals Board faces a third appeal over a permit for a club at 561 Main Street. Mayor and city officials contend the limited zone restricts business use, while Trudeau and associates claim the permit was issued in error. Legal actions continue as residents seek to block the private club and related tenting project on Portland Road.

Saco Borhood Zoning Appeals Board Saco City George York County Reid Trudeau Dolby Byron Dolby Clarence Holt Ancil Clay Leon Knight Main Street Moody Street Ocean Park Road Paul Trudeau Dinsmore Worthing Attys Joseph Harvey Philip Graves Francis MacDonald MacDonald City of Cecil Siddall Fred Fitanides Portland Road James L. Reid York County Superior Court Cascade Road Cascade Lodge

Taxpayers May Bear Wheat Sale Freight

Washington AP reports taxpayers may cover ocean freight for 37 million bushels of U.S. wheat sold to the Soviet Union for about 78.5 million dollars. The deal includes roughly 26 million dollars in government subsidies, raising questions if subsidies include transport costs to Soviet shores. The sale, disclosed by the Agriculture Department and Continental Grain Co., values the grain at about 90 million dollars at U.S. ports with the Soviet Union paying about 68.5 million on delivery.

Washington U.S Soviet Union Sam Agriculture Department Continental Grain Co New York Grain Company John F. Kennedy Bae

Goldwater Goes All In For GOP Presidential Nod

Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater vows a full stride for the Republican presidential nomination. He confirms a Senate bid despite seeking the White House, stating he will run both races until the national convention. Campaign director Denison Kitchel cites confidence in an early spring wrap up.

Phoenix Ariz Barry Goldwater Arizona White House Goldwater Denison Kitchel Senate Johnson Kitchel Washington

Train Crash Kills 40 Near Belgrade in Serbia

A crowded commuter train and a passenger train collided at Jajinci Station nine miles south of Belgrade. At least 40 people died and more than 120 were injured as eight coaches were crushed. Officials declared a day of sorrow in Serbia and many shops closed.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Jajinci Serbia Po Mrevac

Biddeford Police Board Accepts Resignations

Biddeford's Board of Police accepted the resignations of two officers, Leo Cote and Ronald Gagnon, from the second shift at a meeting in Chief Sevigny's office last night. Robert C. Lagnex 23 of 33 Taylor St. was nominated for a 60 day trial period. the second position remains vacant as applications are being screened.

Biddeford Board of Police Department Edgar Sevigny Leo Cote Ronald Gagnon Robert C. Lagnex Taylor St

Highway Death Toll Rising in Belgrade Crash

Mrs. Mary M. Gagne, 55, of Belgrade, died Friday at a Waterville hospital after a Wednesday night crash on Route 11 in Belgrade. She was a passenger in a car that rear‑ended a truck, marking the state's second highway fatality of the year.

Belgrade Mary M. Gagne Waterville Rioin

Cotton Industry Watches Senate Action On House Bill

Cotton growers and textile manufacturers see the House passed Cooley Bill as pivotal for U S industry. It would wipe out the 30 percent domestic mill price premium, ease cotton price supports, aid small growers, and allow exports by large farmers. If Senate approves, prices of U S cotton goods could fall, boosting consumer savings in the millions yearly. If stalled, cotton farmers face a bleak outlook.

Mickey Martelle House of Representatives U. S. Senate House Cooley Maine Clifford G. McIntire U.S Senate Pepperell Manufacturing Co

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