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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1963

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Arundel Women’s Republican club installs officers

Frank E. Hancock York state attorney general addressed the Arundel Women’s Republican club in Kennebunk speaking against the Governor’s Council and supporting gradual county government elimination. He urged appointing state officials for probate court, county clerks, and registers of deeds as a cost saving measure. The ceremony merged with the Mothers club dinner and featured a roster of club officers and guests.

Arundel Women’s Republican Club Mothers Club Kennebunk Lower Village Frank E. Hancock York Center Hancock Registers of Deeds Mothers Club Group Lillian Cleaves Saco Atty Myrtis Peterson Ruth Smith Kennebunkport Lucille Dewey Sanford Ruth Crosby Kennebunk Leona Palmer Old Orchard Beach Marion T. Fuller Cecelia Descoteaux Biddeford

Ulbricht predicts spread of communism to Western Hemisphere

East German leader Walter Ulbricht warned at the sixth Communist party congress in Berlin that communism will flourish in Cuba and extend into the Western Hemisphere with Khrushchev listening. He praised Khrushchev for averting nuclear war during the Cuban crisis and urged peaceful border settlements with China and India.

Berlin Walter Ulbricht Cuba Khrushchev Red China United Nations NATO West Ulbricht Peking India Party Presi Dent Kennedy

Cold Wave Grips Midwest as Arctic Air Seals Nation

Sub zero temperatures sweep 11 states from Montana to Indiana with Maine and the Midwest hit hardest. Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan report record lows and gusty winds worsen the chill. Snowfalls and crop damage extend to New York Buffalo and Florida remains unusually warm elsewhere. A national conference on religion and race in Chicago voices unity against racism across Catholic Protestant and Jewish communities.

Midwest Wisconsin Minneso Montana Illinois Indiana Michigan Texas California Florida Canada Ohio Valley Great Lakes New York Pennsylvania Minnesota Dakotas Iowa Missouri Nebraska Ilinois International Falls Minn Lone Rock Minneapolis Mercury Rochester Chicago Milwaukee Asheville N.C Tallahassee Fla Miami Rio Grande Valley Buffalo N.Y Lake Ontario America John J. i Egan Cupane Archdiocesan Conservation Council Frank H. Littell Chicago Theological Seminary

Lawmakers Dream Up Quirky Holidays and Reforms

In the opening hours of the 88th Congress, about 2,000 bills were introduced touching many topics from Social Security record use to locate runaway parents to proposals for holidays on Monday and new observances such as Grandmother's Day and Shut-Ins Day. Representative Multer leads with 173 bills. Rep Stratton backs Monday holidays for major observances. Rep Beckworth worries about higher postal rates impacting elderly pensioners.

Washington Department of Arciculture House of Representatives Abraham J. Multer D-N.y Samuel S. Stratton D-N.v Lindley Beckworth D-Tex

Tshombe Capitulates End to Katanga Secession

Katanga President Moise Tshombe announced readiness to end Katanga's secession and cooperate with the United Nations. He appealed for amnesty for himself and followers as U.N. troops move freely in the province amid tension in Leopoldville and Kolwezi.

Leopoldville the Congo Katanga Moise Tshombe United Nations U.N Kolwezi Tshombe Cyrille Adoula Congo Robert K. A. Gardiner Ghana Derek Riches Riches South African Press Association Rene Thierry Joseph Vubu Adoula Elisabethville Union Miniere Mining Co Union Miniere Central Goveernment Diehard

Biddeford Mayor Praises Snow Cleanup Efforts

Mayor Willie Pomerleau told downtown Biddeford business owners that recent snow removal has improved the streets and sidewalks. He noted a legal requirement to clear sidewalks by noon after storms and to spread abrasive material, warning fines for noncompliance.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Pomerleau

New Cotton Program Backed by Kennedy Aides

The National Cotton Advisory Council reaffirmed support for a new plan to subsidize cotton to roughly world prices to help U S manufacturers compete with cheaper foreign textiles. Dr Alexander Nunn will present the plan to a House Agriculture subcommittee. projected cost exceeds the current program by about 150 to 200 million dollars. Some farm groups oppose it, but top Agriculture Department officials back the initiative.

Washington National Cotton Advisory Council U.S Alexander Nunn Birmingham Ala House Agriculture Committee Department of Agriculture Freeman United States

Wave Finishes Year's Sea Duty

Lt. Charlene Suneson, the first Wave line officer in U S Navy history, completed a year aboard the transport General Mann and is reassigned ashore at the old recruiting office in Columbus. The Navy spokesman said no further sea duty is planned for Wave officers.

San Francisco Charlene Suneson U.S. Navy Mann Navy

Congress Seen Backing Tax Cut Amid Budget Debate

Congress signals support for President Kennedy's three year tax cut plan totaling 13.5 billion with 3.5 billion in revenue edits. Many lawmakers want details after the State of the Union while debates loom on spending cuts and depletion allowances. Byrd cautions the nation faces a wide deficit as a $99 billion budget is released.

Washington Kennedy Congress House John W. McCormack Massachusetts White House McCormack Gram Senate Harry F. Byrd D-Va

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