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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1962
Page
1
After a June 18 primary Dolloff secured the Maine Democratic nomination as Dubord conceded. Dolloff vowed immediate campaign planning despite the recount delay and a slim victory margin over Dubord.
Gen. Lucius D. Clay says Khrushchev may use the Berlin crisis to undermine Western European unity. He notes West Berlin's morale has steadied and the city’s economy is recovering, but warns Khrushchev could risk war to erode allied presence and hinder political fusion in Europe.
A northeastern drought deepens into its fourth week with farming areas suffering dry land and withering pastures. Federal disaster designations cover 22 Pennsylvania counties and eight New Jersey counties, while New York counties seek similar aid. Water use restrictions appear in some New Jersey towns as hay prices rise amid a feed shortage.
AP survey shows public interest in home fallout shelters waning across New England as state civil defense officials report fewer inquiries. Massachusetts notes slackening, with Gov Volpe’s Winchester shelter cited. community shelters and plant shelters rise in prominence. Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont Maine New Hampshire show mixed or diminishing home shelter activity, while many firms exit the market. The Hampton Beach shelter built by William Kennedy is deemed unsafe after settling, following a two week test.
A light quip notes most people reserve their best effort until both feet are ready, humorously suggesting we delay action until conditions improve. The line plays on the idea of preparation before bold moves.
In Casco Bay near Whaleboat Island a mysterious dispute triggered the loss of more than 1000 lobster traps in a single day. Fishermen estimate gear losses at up to 10000 dollars and expect production dips of about 1500 pounds of lobster daily as crews salvage gear and search shores for gear, lines, and buoys.
The Big Shot balloon reached 13 stories high and 950 miles above the Atlantic as a test for Echo communications satellite. It expanded to 135 feet, drifted over the Cape Canaveral area for about 10 minutes, then burned up after 23 minutes. NASA called the mission a success paving the way for Echo II later this year.
A Cleveland union leader charged that railroad plans to merge operations threaten 80 000 jobs and unsafe railroads. He said heads of five operating unions will meet Friday to consider action, but no strike is imminent due to presidential emergency board power.
Visitors at the Maine Products Show in Bangor August 15 to 17 will see their pictures transmitted from a TV camera to a receiving set via a full scale Telstar model. A model of the giant Andover antenna that maintains Telstar communications also will be shown by the Department of Economic Development.
Troops moved on the government palace in Lima and seized President Manuel Prado in a bloodless coup after accusing the June 10 elections of fraud. Odria's bid for the presidency faltered though he could gain Congress support with APRA and Odrista backing, as Prado reinstated his cabinet and set July 28 for Congress to name a new president.
CHICAGO AP The president of the American Osteopathic Association urged physicians not to strike over economic or policy decisions. Dr Charles W Sauter II of Gardner Massachusetts said abandoning patients would be unprofessional and hypocritical. He stressed the duty to patients and health care access regardless of ability to pay while acknowledging citizen protest rights.
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