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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1960

Page

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Khrushchev hints at East German peace pact in September

In Vienna Khrushchev suggested the Soviet Union might sign a peace treaty with East Germany in September. He said discussions with Otto Grotewohl and Walter Ulbricht could lead to the accord, noting West German MPs would need East German visas to return. He also labeled Adenauer as Hitler and warned of actions if he challenged Communist bloc borders.

Vienna Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union East Germany Khrushchev West Germany West Berlin Otto Grotewoh Walter Ulbricht Adenauer Austria Julius Raab

Miss USA crowned in Miami Beach amid 43 contestants

Dark haired Linda Bement from Salt Lake City Utah won Miss USA beating 42 entrants from around the world in semifinals for the Miss Universe title. Parents praise her upbringing and grooming since age thirteen as she fulfills the pageant dream in Miami Beach.

Miami Beach Fla Linda Bement Salt Lake City Utah Charles A. Bement

Minister Honored at Kennebunk Baptist Church

A reception last night at Kennebunk Baptist church celebrated Rev. Chester Staples as the new pastor and his wife. Mrs. Ruth Wills presided, with vocal pieces by Mrs. Elmer Bentley and Miss Jeanette Chappell, piano by Mrs. Chappell. Messages came from local ministers including Rev. Fred Holmberg and Rev. Gordon DeHass. A receiving line followed and refreshments were arranged by multiple hosts with floral centerpieces and organizers named.

Chester Staples Kennebunk Baptist Church Elmer N. Bentley Ruth Wills Elmer Bentley Augusta God Is Real Ruth Chappell Baptist Convention of Maine Arundel Cousens Myrtle Benson Alma Tomlinson Myrtle Knight Louise Russell

Catholic donations aid Chile quake relief in Portland

Parishioners of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland have contributed 14130 dollars to date for the relief of earth quake victims in Chile. Bishop Daniel J. Feeney said returns from another seventeen parishes are expected to swell the total by week’s end.

Portland Diocese of Chile Daniel J. Feeney

Meany Forecasts Unemployment Jump Near Million

AFL CIO President Meany told Democratic platform drafters unemployment could rise by about one million from May to June. He warned of stagnation without growth and urged policies to spur economic expansion while civil rights plank debates continued.

Los Angeles Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Eisenhower Sen. L Sard L. Holland Florida James G. Patton National Farmers Union Patton

Ike and Herter to Confer on Cuban Crisis in Newport

President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Christian A. Herter will discuss the Cuban crisis at a Newport conference this weekend. White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said the meeting will occur Sunday or Monday at Eisenhower's vacation headquarters. The plan includes a separate routine session with George B. Kistiakowsky and about 16 members of the Science Advisory Committee next Tuesday.

Newport R. I Eisenhower Christian A. Herter James C. Hagerty White House Hagerty Herter Manchester Mass Washington George B. Ki

Maine man Lovill nominated for Lions second VP post

Curtis D Lovill of Gardiner Maine is nominated to advance to second vice president of Lions International. He currently serves as third vice president and faces no opposition for the upcoming Saturday election.

Chicago Curtis D. Lovill Gardiner Maine Lions International Lovill

Students to witness Thresher launch at Navy base

Fifty Springvale High students attend a National Youth Science Camp at Nassau College. They will observe the launching of the nuclear submarine Thresher at Portsmouth Navy Base and tour other Navy vessels, seeing theory put into practice.

Springvale Nassau College Thresher Portsmouth

Mexico backs Cuba in U S confrontation says PRI official

Emilio Sanchez Piedras, chairing a PRI backed congressional session in Mexico City, declares solid Mexican solidarity with the Cuban people against U S policy. He frames the stance as legislative not executive, signaling a broader regional push for Cuba’s social and economic objectives amid sugar trade tensions with the United States.

Mexico City Mexico United States Adolfo Lopez Mateos Emilio Sanchez Piedras Permanent Commission of Congress Legislative Branch Executive Lopez Mateos U.S Sanchez Piedras Fidel Castro Party ofRevolutionary Institutions PRI Congress C.S Foreign Ministry Alwas Eee Cuba

Italy moves to curb violence amid Communist protests

Rome AP Italy's anti Communist campaign intensified as Premier Tambroni warned of tougher police action unless the Communists halt riots that have left seven dead and hundreds injured. CGIL called a 10 hour general strike. clashes spread from Reggio Emilia to Bologna and Modena causing wide disruption.

Rome Italy Fernando Tambroni Confederation of Labor CGIL Reggio Emilia Bologna Modena

Lipstick SOS Saves Crew on Stranded Boat near Boon Island

Owen W. Fryling of North Scituate Massachusetts and his party floated for hours after Fundy I ran out of fuel near Boon Island. Desperate signals scrawled with lipstick on the deck were seen by a Coast Guard plane, bringing rescue within minutes. Crew included Fryling, his wife Mrs. Alphonse M. Wilson, and her 15-year-old son Chris from Cohasset Massachusetts.

York Harbor Owen W. Fryling North Scituate Mass Coast Guard Fundy I Fryling Alphonse M. Wilson Chris Cohasset Boon Island Portland Apot Jeffries Ledge

Panic in Congo as whites flee Brazzaville and Leopoldville

Thousands of white residents flee the newly independent Republic of Congo seeking safety from alleged assaults and rapes as mutinous soldiers take control of Leopoldville. Belgian refugees stream toward Brazzaville while authorities work to restore calm after President Kasavubu addresses the mutineers.

Brazzaville French Congo Republic of Congo Leopoldville Congo Congo River France Joseph Kasavubu Tion Lynn Heinzerling Sremavna

Reg 79 Sale We Sell Real Polish Rye Bread

Friday only, Reg 79 sale offers real Polish rye bread. Limited quantities, fresh baked loaves available at participating shops. Customer quantities may be limited per purchase.

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