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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1961

Page

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Ayub Khan Leaves Washington After Talks With Kennedy

Pakistan President Ayub Khan completed three days of talks in Washington and left for New York with confidence that the United States will support freedom. He received full military honors and spoke of fruitful discussions with President Kennedy. A joint communique noted progress toward Kashmir settlement and possible renewed talks with Indian Prime Minister Nehru to resolve the dispute.

Washington Pakistan Ayub Khan New York United States Dean Rusk National Airport Rusk Ayub Kennedy Kashmir Nehru India

Joint Naval Force Seen Real Threat

Vice Adm. Claude V. Ricketts said there is no doubt a U S Canadian naval force could strike the Soviet Union. The NATO exercise Riptide II involved 53 ships off the North Carolina coast with more than 100 simulated nuclear strikes by planes from the Independence and the Intrepid, opposed by air defense ships.

Northampton Claude V. Ricketts U.S Soviet Union Ricketts Navy NATO North Carolina Independence Intrepid

Fire kills 10,000 baby chicks in Scarborough arson case

Chief Henry Goold labeled an early morning fire that destroyed a $10,000 brooder house near Buxton as definitely set. He suggested a firebug may be involved, noting the rear blaze and lack of wiring, and that Peabody reported hearing someone near the barn. The investigation is with the State Fire Insurance Commission.

Scarborough Henry Goold Buxton Leonard H. Peabody Peabody Hillcrest Poultry Co Lewiston Gould Goold State Fire Insurance Commission

Notice for Canadian Days Edition Copy Deadline

The Journal will accept copy for next Wednesday edition of Canadian Days no later than noon Tuesday. Submissions received after the deadline will be accepted conditionally only.

Chrysler Plans Pay Cuts May Trigger Auto Strike

Detroit AP reports Chrysler proposes wage and starting salary cuts for future hires at six defense plants to align with rivals. UAW vice president Norman Matthews rejects the plan, calling it a strike trigger. Chrysler notes some minimums exceed competitors and says future hires would be paid comparably. GM also warns wage and benefit costs will dominate talks toward Aug 31 contract expirations. Other notes include pension and survivor benefit proposals and related union pressure for early retirement options.

Detroit Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers Union Law Chrysler Defense Norman Matthews UAW Chrysler Department Warren Sterling Township Mich Newark Del Scranton Seapant Ala Coca Beach General Motors Ford General Motors Corp Fer Louis G. Seaton

Drastic Action Urged Against Young Maine Drivers

The Maine High way Safety Committee urged Gov Reed to target drivers aged 15 to 24 with strict penalties for traffic violations. Proposed measures include suspending licenses for 10 days after the first offense, 30 days after a second within three years, and 60 days after a third, with legislation sought to empower action before the next session.

Augusta Maine Highway Safety Committee Reed Maine

Pope Encyclical Urges Global Cooperation and Fair Wages

Pope John XXIII calls for industry to limit profits and provide workers a truly humane wage. The 25,000 word encyclical stresses six points including fair share of production, social justice within nations, and cautious socialization within moral order, challenging wealth concentration and communist models.

Vatican City John XXIII Vatican

Stop Sign Violators Fined in Biddeford Court

Judge Simon Spill fined five drivers ten dollars each in Biddeford Municipal Court for passing a stop sign at the bottom of Hill Street. Patrolmen Franc is Neault and Edward Gilbert made the arrests as police step up traffic enforcement. Fines went to Norman W. Huot, William C. Smith, Richard A. Hilton, Pauline Molodozon, and Marie Perreault. sentences for Molodozon and Perreault suspended. Atty Edwin Walker represented Harold W. Swan of Portland in a separate case for a failure to stop at an intersection. continuance granted and case set for July 22.

Simon Spill Biddeford Hill Street Francis Neault Edward Gilbert Norman W. Huot Birch Street William C. Smith Ferry Road Saco Richard A. Hilton Coolidge Avenue Pauline A

Governor Reed to brief on Quoddy report July 31

Augusta AP reports Governor Reed and the Governor's Committee on Passamaquoddy Development will convene July 31 to discuss the International Joint Commission issued Quoddy report. The session aims to review implications for local development and regional planning.

Augusta Reed Governor's Committee On Passamaquoddy International Joint Commission

Means Named Assistant Treasurer At Kennebunk Savings Bank

Melbourne F. Means is named assistant treasurer of the Kennebunk Savings Bank and will start August 1. He currently serves as secretary treasurer of the York Savings and Loan Association in Biddeford, where he will conclude duties this month. A former Maine Savings and Loan League officer, he has coaching and teaching experience in Maine and beyond. He is a Biddeford High School and University of Maine alumnus, a former athlete, and active in Biddeford boosters and alumni groups. He is married to Mary Libby of Biddeford. they reside at 226 South Street.

Melbourne F. Means Kennebunk Savings Bank York Savings and Loan Association Biddeford Means Maine Savings and Loan League York Savings and Loan Maine

Communism Course Proposed for Farmington High Schools

The state Civil Defense agency public relations director proposed mandatory courses in Communism in high schools. Jack C. Levy addressed an audience at Farmington State Teachers College outlining the plan and its aims.

Farmington State Civil Defense Agency Jack C. Levy Farmington State Teachers College

Three Ways War Could Start Over Berlin, Hightower Says

APWashington three scenarios shape possible Berlin crisis as Soviet Khrushchev may press a dramatic air corridor challenge. East German rules threaten Western air traffic, risking a spectacular war if Western planes are shot down. Recognition of a Soviet East German peace treaty remains contested.

Soviet Union Berlin Moscow Washington Dean Rusk Khrushchev United States Britain France East Germany

Painting Parson's Maine family leads church art project

The Painting Parson's family of Maine runs a summer painting venture at Foss Street Methodist Church in Biddeford. Rev Lloyd Osborne of Goodwins Mills directs the work with his daughters, both skilled with a brush, seen giving assignments yesterday at the church.

Parson Maine Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Lloyd Osborne Goodwins Mills

Textile Talks Designed To Aid Industry

Washington sources report hope that U S negotiators will shield domestic textile interests at a Geneva cotton textile trade parley this month. Senator Pastore says negotiators aim to prevent actions harming the home textile industry while Undersecretary Ball plans to seek pacts with major buyers to shift demand away from low wage producers. Continued on Page Two.

Washington United States Geneva Switzerland John 0. Pastore D-R.j Senate State Department Congressional Textile Group State House Carl Vinson de Ga W. J. B. Dorn DS. C. Pastore George W. Ball Congress U.S

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