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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1962
Page
1
In Peru's Ancash region the Mount Huascaran slide devastated Ranrahirca and Yanama, leaving an enormous death toll estimates ranging from 1,500 to several thousand. Officials fear many more bodies may never be recovered as survivors recount the night.
Mrs. Phyllis F. Deschambeault of 174 Pleasant Street Saco announces her bid for re election as York County Register of Deeds on the Democratic ticket in the June primaries. She completes her first four year term and holds multiple local party and civic roles while raising two children with husband Alcide Deschambeault.
Los Angeles police report comedian Ernie Kovacs died early today when his station wagon skidded on wet pavement and hit a utility pole. The 42 year old, returning from a party for Mrs Milton Berle, was thrown from the car on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles. Kovacs was married to Edie Adams and lived in Coldwater Canyon. He had gained fame on television and in film with his zany stunts including a lip curl and straight faced camera stare. The coroner reported extensive head injuries.
Members of a House Democratic liberal group seek a democratically elected steering committee to advise leadership on legislative plans. An understanding with Speaker McCormack aims to move the machinery in a week to 10 days, though publicly he shows lukewarm support.
A young boy gazes upward and wonders about heaven after remarking on the beauty of the stars. The quip reflects a child’s playful musings on the afterlife and celestial sights.
New York AP reports a merger of the Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads to form a 20 300 mile system valued at about 5 4 billion dollars. The proposal faces labor union opposition and potential antitrust scrutiny as it seeks efficiency gains and fleet consolidation.
UN To Help a Oklahoma City AP report on the Republican National Committee in 1962 with Goldwater and Miller criticizing Kennedy over foreign policy and alleged socialism at home. They claim Laos South Vietnam and Berlin issues worsen while NATO credibility and Congo policy draw protest. Miller calls Kennedy leftward and socialist plans warned by Rep Wilson.
Augusta reports the newly elected president of the Maine Associated Industries says the U S must consider freer trade with a new European bloc and other friendly nations. Frank A Besse warns the reciprocal trade situation demands cautious, realistic action.
The cold spell hits Texas and Florida hard with crop losses running into millions, including $19 million in the Rio Grande Valley. The storm responsible is linked to more than 150 deaths nationwide, while another system threatens the Rockies and Central Plains with fresh snow and freezing temperatures across the U.S.
Leo Paul Tardif a 27 year old former Saco patrolman was found innocent of assaulting State Trooper Richard Johnson in a Auburn session of Androscoggin Superior Court He denied the charge claiming the trooper and Auburn police beat him He had earlier pleaded guilty to DUI in Auburn Municipal Court on December 18 and paid 150 fine He resigned from the Saco Police Department on December 24 and testified about a December 17 party incident in Lewiston Auburn area.
Washington AP reports a new Army command and staff reorganization is planned with posts at technical services to be abolished or downgraded. The plan, endorsed by President Kennedy, moves through Congress where witnesses will be heard. Gen. Decker and Lt. Gen. Hinrichs are noted as key figures in the discussions. Continued on Page Three.
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