21 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
1
Higgins receives a plaque in a ceremony recognizing his outstanding service to the Wells Chamber and the Town during the organization’s first year. The event features a display of the plaque Higgins holds as a symbol of appreciation.
A grey haired injured ex convict presumed dead in a Gulf of Mexico airliner crash has surfaced alive in Phoenix. Dr. Vernon Spears of Dallas faced FBI questions about the Nov. 16 disaster and possible bombing. He was jailed on a stolen car charge as authorities weigh ties to a Tampa man and a New York lawyer linked to the crash. The investigation continues with CAB and Senate subcommittee probes, no bomber conclusion yet.
A witty note about envy and effort: the remark suggests others may tend properties better, implying you should focus on your own work rather than longing for distant prospects. Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp.
A Jamaica bound Avianca jet exploded on landing at Montego Bay killing 37 of 46 aboard. Seventeen Americans died including Sen. Homer Capehart’s son and daughter-in-law. Dutch and Australian travelers survived. The flight had originated in New York and halted in Miami for engine repairs. The crash raised the year’s global airliner death toll and followed prior US private-plane fatalities.
Havana reports Fidel Castro ordered the Spanish ambassador to depart within 24 hours after a midnight on air confrontation. Castro recalled Cuba’s ambassador to Madrid and warned of a possible break with Franco’s government. Police escorted the Spanish envoy from the TV studio amid mutual recriminations.
Tass reported a multistage Soviet rocket traveled 7 760 miles to a water landing near the target in the central Pacific at 12 05 p.m. EST. The government agency said the 80 90 kilometer ascent ended with the nose cone tracked by ships radar and a close 1 24 mile fall to the predetermined point. An Australian captain reported a bright orange explosion near 200 miles from a jet area.
AP report on the Finch murder trial in Los Angeles. Jack Cody, a con man, testifies the defense may argue he was hired to trap Barbara Jean Finch rather than murder her. Records show Dr R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff are accused of killing Mrs Finch outside their suburban home. Cody also describes alleged plans and alibi gaps, including involvement of intermediaries and Las Vegas ties.
Lawrence Dolby resigns as Saco building inspector after state fire prevention duties conflict. Peter Hellige, president of Saco Manufacturing, appointed to replace him, sworn in after council approval. Hellige MIT trained engineer active in local development, resides in Glen Haven Circle with wife and son Richard.
Augusta witnesses fill a Legislative Judiciary committee room as a 31 hour public bus transportation bill debate unfolds. Proponents led by Mrs. Gilbert F. Loebs of Waterville and Municipal Court Justice Sidney W. Wernick of Portland frame the issue as child health and safety not religion. Opponents contest the bill’s aims and implications.
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