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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1962

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Senate vote looms on Kennedy health care compromise plan

Washington AP reports a tight Senate showdown over the administration's health care compromise for the elderly. A defeat could doom the measure for the session, while a victory would keep hope alive for a House vote. The plan funds hospitalization for those over 65 via Social Security taxes, with a private insurance option, and raises payroll tax by a quarter of a percent plus base wage subject to tax.

Washington Senate Kennedy Gram. 7 House Frerett M. Dirksen Illinois Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Congress

Heavy Clashes Reported In Red-Infested Viet Nam Area

Heavy clashes were reported between Red guerrillas and government troops airlifted into the area near Saigon. The operation involved 30 U.S. helicopters. several were hit, with no U.S. casualties reported. The fighting followed an ambush that killed 23 Vietnamese and their American adviser, Capt. Don J. York. The body of another American serviceman was found near a helicopter wreck. toll reached five dead and four missing in three air crashes.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Don J. York Asheville N.C U.S. Army

Kennedy to hold news conference via Telstar

President Kennedy will hold a news conference next Monday at 3 p.m. EDT in Washington. Part of the session will be carried live to Europe by the Telstar satellite marking a historic bi continental telecast between the United States and Europe through the new communications link.

Washington Kennedy White House Europe Telstar Pierre Salinger America

Peruvian Premier Cabinet Resign Amid Military Pressure

Lima Peru AP A military coup seemed imminent after Premier Carlos Monteyra Paz Soldan and his ministers resigned during a four hour emergency meeting with President Manuel Prado Police said Prado refused to bow to demands to nullify the June 10 elections Ex Finance Minister Alex Zarak predicted power would be seized within days The move followed military calls to void the elections to block APRA candidate Victor Raul Haya de la Torre from becoming president and the public reaction in Lima remained calm

Lima Peru Manuel Prado Carlos Monteyra Paz Soldan Prado Alex Zarak Victor Raul Haya de la Torre Popular Revolutionary Alliance APRA Haya de la Torre Congress

Macmillan Blasted For Drastic Action

London AP report on Prime Minister Harold Macmillan reshaping Britain's Conservative government with nine ministers fired, including four with Cabinet rank. The purge drew mixed reactions from allies and foes as critics warned of leadership problems while supporters urged patience for results. Jo Grimond urged Macmillan ouster, citing a fading leadership.

London Harold Macmillan Britain Lord Lambton Daily Mail Macmillan Liberal Party Jo Grimond

Feeder Plane Service Seen Acceptable in New England

A one month test of a northern New England feeder air line showed strong demand for scheduled service with small aircraft. The New England Council said business travelers predominated and fares could rise slightly above standard airline rates. Single pilot operation under instrument conditions proved safe, with improvements needed in technical, communications and ground services.

Boston New England New England Council Crocker Snow New England Council Aviation Committee Massachusetts National Executive Flight Service Council Snow Civil Aeronautics Board Star Route Concord N. H Fryeburg Maine North Conway Whitefield Berlin Aeronautics Commissions of New Hampshire

Dolloff Gains In Local Recount

A Maine recount in Biddeford and Saco shows Dolloff gaining one vote, increasing his margin over Dubord by five in Biddeford while losing four in Saco. Official totals give Dolloff 18,234 to Dubord 18,007 with York county largest for Dolloff. recount aims to finish today.

Dolloff Augusta Biddeford Saco Maynard C. Dolloff Richard J. Dubord Waterville Dubord Executive Council Sec. of Joseph T. Edgar York County

Biddeford Tot Dies After Being Struck By Truck

A three year old Biddeford boy Lucien Mare Cote died at Notre Dame hospital at 7 30 this morning about 12 hours after he was run over by a tank truck while playing in his driveway. The driver Raymond Gosselin Jr 15 of 6 Guinea road Biddeford backed from the driveway and pinned the child beneath a wheel. Police said no criminal negligence was involved and the death was accidental. The boy born April 9 1959 was the son of Robert and Aline Millette Cote of 415 Pool road. He leaves six brothers and two sisters plus aunts and uncles. Funeral at St Andre church Thursday at 10 30. Burial in St Andre cemetery. Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral home tonight and tomorrow.

Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Lucien Mare Cote Robert Aline Millette Cote Pool Road Cote Raymond Gosselin, Jr Guinea Road Bidde George Chase Roger Richard Jean Paul Conrad Ronald Donald Rachel Doris St. Andre Church St. Andre Cemetery Sansoucy Stone Street

Khrushchev boasts of global rocket in Berlin clash

In a 22 hour interview with 13 American editors Khrushchev claimed the Soviet Union has a global rocket immune to antirocket means and warned that West Berlin is the crisis point. He pressed for Western troop withdrawal and a UN sealed pledge not to interfere in Berlin life, while signaling a separate peace with East Germany if needed.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union Kremlin United States Jared Berlin West Berlin U.S Britain France United Nations East Germany Germany

Two Major Railroads Merge Plan Aims for $75 Million Gain

The Pennsylvania and New York Central announce a merger expected to save about 75 million dollars yearly within five years. Freight service would improve via merged equipment and new yards while passenger service remains largely unchanged except for New York and Chicago terminals. A 70 million capital program funds upgrades, with routes shifted through Cleveland Buffalo and Albany for through freight to NYC and New England.

Chicago Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads New York New York Central Harmon Albany Syracuse Buffalo Pennsylvania Station Union Station Illinois Central Terminal Pennsy and Central Middle West New York City New England Cleveland

Algeria's Communist Army Aces Power Gamble In AP Analysis

AP analysis notes Algeria relies on a 45,000 strong regular army led by Col Houari Boumedienne. The force trained in Tunisia and Morocco waited as guerrillas fought, with Soviet and Chinese support aiding the effort. Premier Ben Youssef Ben Khedda accused Boumedienne of plotting a dictatorship on independence eve.

Michael Goldsmith Algiers Algeria Ahmed Ben Bella Tunisia Morocco Col Houari China Soviet Union Ben Youssef Ben Khed Boumedienne

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