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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1962
Page
1
President Kennedy says he is giving serious thought to calls from business and labor for an immediate income tax cut. He noted the decision will depend on the economy and indicators, and that he and advisers will watch these in the coming months before recommending any change.
CAMP MERCURY Nev AP The first hydrogen bomb type blast ever set off in the United States and the strongest of the current underground series is due today at the Nevada test site The AEC calls it a 100 kiloton device designed to create a crater 1200 to 1400 feet wide and 170 to 300 feet deep The test will be a few feet above ground with fusion yielding the majority of its force The shot is military in nature and details are limited The concurrent Pacific tests and planned warhead launch from Vandenberg add to a show of force in the region.
AUGUSTA AP Richard J. Dubord, a Waterville Democrat and DNC member, seeks a recount in the June 18 Democratic gubernatorial primary to challenge Maynard Dolloff. He targets Androscoggin and York Counties first, then a statewide review if needed. Dolloff defends official tally. Secretary Edgar requires a formal request and joint time.
Washington senators probing the Billie Sol Estes case shift from a political clash to questioning new witnesses. The subcommittee refused to name major witnesses and remains tense after a public quarrel between Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman and Senator Mundt. The panel seeks to determine if Estes used political influence to build a multimillion dollar empire tied to cotton allotments and surplus grain storage.
Nobel laureate William Faulkner aged 64 died of a heart attack at a hospital in Oxford Mississippi after returning from the University of Virginia where he lectured on American literature Relatives said the writer died around 2 a.m. today with his wife Estelle and sister Dorothy Oldham by his side His daughter Mrs Paul Summers Jr of Charlottesville Va was reportedly en route by private plane to attend the funeral
In Duque de Caxias mobs shout we want food and plunder more than 10 stores amid a running clash with police and shopkeepers. Mayor says 15 killed and over 100 injured as the army stabilizes the city near Rio.
Washington AP Morton proposes a substitute to Kennedy administration health care for the aged. His plan would be financed from general Treasury revenues and provide federal payments for private health insurance premiums for those over 65. He expects no record vote and notes an estimated annual federal cost around 1.2 billion dollars with payments of 125 dollars.
Atlanta AP reports Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr urged intensified Black voter registration as a path to freedom. He praised NAACP efforts and coalition among major groups, while officials discuss upcoming lawsuits to curb employment discrimination and challenge labor laws. A New Hampshire governor proposed housing a “reverse freedom riders” bus, provoking swift opposition from New Orleans civic groups. Meanwhile a 468 pound bootblack from Alabama described returning from the North after visiting Hyannis and noting regional contrasts.
Saskatchewan deputy premier signals possible legislative session and amendments to allow doctors to work outside the health act as a six day strike by physicians continues. Premier Lloyd travels on a mediation mission while emergency services shrink and a Citizens Safety Committee warns doctors to return to practice.
Nine African American men boarded an express Greyhound bus in New Orleans for Concord New Hampshire on one way freedom bus tickets funded by the local segregationist New Orleans Citizens Council. The bus is due to arrive in Concord at 2 15 p m Sunday. Most riders refused to explain their reasons. Sidney Alexander 41 said he sought better pay and work and expected a job in Concord. Another rider planned to go only as far as New York City his home. Continued on Page Two.
Washington AP data show employment rising to a record 69.539 million in June aided by a surge of teen labor force entrants for summer and permanent jobs. Unemployment rose to 4.463 million, with the labor force at 74.001 million and the jobless rate at 5.5 percent as teens added to the pool.
London AP says Dr. Robert A. Soblen is fit to travel but his lawyers blocked his removal to America until at least July 16. A British firm cited court summons to Home Secretary Butler. Home Office officials cited complex legal positions as Washington officials discuss steps to oppose Soblen's court move. Soblen had attempted suicide to avoid return.
Lun enburg resident Robert F. Caswell tours the United States in a 22 ton truck loaded with 800 pieces of hand made art glass. He treats the collection as a portable museum not for sale. The exhibit travels through New England to California and Florida. Caswell aims to share glass art from factories like New England Glass Co and Boston and Sandwich Glass Co with the public. He designed the cases himself and spent six months preparing the truck.
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