Space balloon breaks up over Atlantic in lofted test
Cape Canaveral reports a huge space balloon fractured hundreds of miles above the Atlantic during inflation for an Echo satellite test. Debris scattered into the sea 600 miles southeast of the Cape as observers witnessed the rapid tear and inflation. NASA officials review footage and seek a second launch, with a backup Thor and balloon ready.
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Winter Weather Hits Maine With Rain and Ice Delays
Light rain and freezing roads trigger slippery conditions across Maine, with four car incidents on the Turnpike and about a dozen in Scarborough. Near 40 degrees expected south by Monday, colder in the north as a mix of rain and freezing rain moves through the state.
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Christ Episcopal Church Elects Officers at Biddeford Meeting
At the annual parish meeting of Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford officers for 1962 were elected led by Harry Horsfield as senior warden and Kenneth Libby as junior warden. Vestrymen named included Clifton Allen Carleton Brock George Butler Clifton Horsfield John Cowgill John Higginbottom Henry Horsfield Charles Trott and Coley Whitehurst. Delegates to the Diocesan convention were Henry Horsfield Clifton Allen and Harris Baldwin with alternates George Butler and Charles Trott. Appointments for the coming year include Mrs Harry Horsfield organist and several Altar Guild leaders and assistants.
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Charles Trott
Coley Whitehurst
Janet Gould
Clifton Allen
Harris Baldwin
Raymond Chicoine
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Carlyle Atkinson
Peter Georgacarakos
Jean Renouf
Chuckle on ties as neighbor shovels walk line
Humorous take on social etiquette as a neighbor shovels his front walk. The playful line riffs on proper appearances and neighborly conduct in a light, domestic setting.
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Congo Parliament Censures Gizenga Over Defiance
In Leopoldville the Congo Parliament votes 67 to 1 with one abstention to censure Antoine Gizenga for defying the central government. Gizenga agrees to end exile and return as U.N. and Congolese forces disarm his gendarmes in Stanleyville.
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Moise Tshombe
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Lausier Rites Held for Biddeford Former Mayor
State and city officials honored Louis B. Lausier former Biddeford mayor who died of a heart attack at his home on Graham Street. Gov. Reed called him a hard working leader and current Mayor Deschambault praised his dedication. The city hall flag was lowered to half staff as tribute.
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York County
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Reed
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Maine
Common Market Accord Near Brussels Aims to Cut Tariffs
United States and six nation Common Market plan to initiate a sweeping tariff cut on hundreds of industrial items up to 20 percent with agriculture to be discussed later. Howard Peterson and Jean Rey will lead talks. final approval rests with the EEC ministers and Geneva under GATT.
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Belgium
United States
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European Economic Community
Howard Peterson
Kennedy
Jean Rey
EEC
EEC Council of Ministers
Geneva
Peterson
Rey
GOP Opposition Grows in Congress in Election Year
Republicans tighten lines as President Kennedy faces tougher odds for new proposals. Senate GOP Leader Kuchel says solid opposition on fundamental issues is likely, while Mansfield notes Republicans helped past Kennedy bills with votes.
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Mike Mansfield
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Congress
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Muskie Sees GOP Obstruction in Maine Politics
Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine told 350 Democrats that Republicans have a poor record of obstructing government reforms while noting the party’s past gains. He described progress as limited by patronage concerns and discussed a pre platform questionnaire from a two day Democratic issues conference in Augusta.
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Maine
Edmund S. Muskie
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New Hampshire
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Catholic Church to Oppose Rising Paganism at Vatican Council
The ecumenical council, proclaimed by Pope John XXIII, plans a firm stance against pagan currents, with atheistic communism reportedly included in the condemnation. About 3,000 church leaders and specialists will attend in Rome for discussions on Rome’s church affairs and potential world Christian unity.
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