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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1962
Page
1
Augusta Maine Philip W Russey Jr of Kennebunkport was confirmed by the Executive Council as a member of the Maine New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority succeeding Allen Hoar York. The body oversees the Kittery to Portsmouth toll bridge and plans a parallel bridge to expand Route 1 crossing capacity.
California Governor race tightens as Goodwin J Knight retires from the June 5 primary due to infectious hepatitis and doctor advice. The move removes a Nixon Knight clash, elevates Joseph C Shell as Nixon’s main GOP challenger, while Harold J Powers seeks Knight’s votes.
Pravda accuses Molotov of dogmatic opposition to Khrushchev's peaceful coexistence. The attack targets the anti party group including Lazarus M. Kaganovich and G M Malenkov as Molotov returns from Vienna to face expulsion talks.
The United States plans a renewed push in disarmament talks to secure a treaty banning nuclear tests under international safeguards. Washington will proceed with underground testing and a likely atmospheric test decision by President Kennedy in the coming months. Talks in Geneva are slated to open March 14 with 18 nations under UN auspices.
A light note for Chuckle Lecturers warns minds can absorb only as much as the seat will bear. The remark cites Copt. Gen. Fea and Corp as sources in a playful reflection on classroom endurance.
Lawrence J. Lumb was elected chairman of the Biddeford Saco Merchants committee at the annual officers meeting. Edward G. Farrell Jr. presided. Ro land Vincent named vice chairman and Clayton W. Cartmill secretary treasurer. The group approved promotions and discussed adult education. McArthur Library buys O Connor block for expansion and increased storage, with architect to advise on feasible plans.
Ralph Roberge was reelected president delegate of Local 1250 Textile Workers Union of America AFL-CIO representing Delorge Baking Company employees in Biddeford. New officers include Donat Beaulieu as vice president Paul Beaudoin recording secretary Eddie Faucher treasurer Gerard Guilbault warden Raymond Danis outside steward and Ovide Palmitessa inside steward.
Congress heard that textile import quotas clash with U S foreign policy and could jeopardize a long term trade agreement. Noel Hemmendinger of the U S Japan Trade Council urged flexible quotas while industry witnesses warned imports threaten domestic firms. He cited Kennedy directives and Geneva talks on a new bilateral textile accord with Japan.
The U S Weather Bureau in Portland reports a new cold wave sweeping Maine with temperatures 15 to 25 below zero in northern counties by Thursday morning and 0 to 10 below in the southern region.
An inter American peace committee plans a report condemning Cuba for acts of subversion human rights violations and ties with the Sino Soviet bloc. The nine item document cites political intervention and rights abuses as it backs sanctions at Punta del Este. The panel chaired by Francisco Lima of El Salvador approved the report unanimously and its findings will guide next week’s foreign ministers conference.
Senate and House Republican leaders vetoed National Chairman William E. Miller s plan to publish a 4000 word GOP state of the union statement. Dirksen and Halleck kept control of policy messaging while shelving the project for possible later use. The pair will continue weekly news conferences to outline Republican tenets. The first 1962 conference is set for Thursday.
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