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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1964

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Inter-American ministers weigh Cuba policy in closed session

Twenty nation talks in Washington shift to an alternative to breaking diplomatic ties with Cuba. Brazil proposes all OAS members avoid direct action against Cuba while considering future relations. Chile and Mexico likely vote against. Bolivia and Uruguay may abstain. full agreement uncertain as discussions continue.

Washington Cuba Brazil Organization of American States Columbia Costa Rica Panama Venezuela Bolivia Chile Mexico Uruguay

Antipoverty Bill Battleground Shifts to House Committee

The AP reports President Johnson's antipoverty bill cleared Senate approval by nearly two to one and moves to the House. Republicans like Barry Goldwater decry it as a one sided approach, while Senate votes show party splits and state rights amendments shaping the measure. The plan authorizes 412.5 million for education training and work programs including a job corps and part time college work.

Washington Johnson Senate House Rules Committee Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater Singapore Ednah Race Capron Los Angeles

Goldwater to Confer with Johnson on Civil Rights Tensions

Barry Goldwater will meet President Johnson to avoid inflaming the civil rights issue in the campaign. He voted against the $947.5 million anti poverty program and opposes the Civil Rights Act’s public accommodations and equal employment provisions but favors letting the law work. He warned Johnson against making civil rights a political issue and urged a broad discussion to prevent disorder.

Washington Barry Goldwater Johnson Arizona Senate Goldwater White House San Francisco Lyndon Johnson United States George Reedy

Youths Hurl Missiles At New York Demonstrators

Peace had returned to Harlem and Bedford Stuyvesant after days of rioting but white youths threw missiles at Negro and white demonstrators outside police headquarters. An inspector was hit in the eye by a stone. others were treated for injuries. CORE protectors were escorted to subway stations as tensions eased yet police warned they could act to prevent further violence.

New York New York City Henry Yack Michael J. Murphy Manhattan Headquarters Congress Cial Equality CORE Lower East Side Harlem Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn Walter Arm

Barry Goldwater Johnson meet on civil rights in campaign

Barry Goldwater and President Johnson discuss civil rights strategy to avoid inflaming tensions. A report notes clashes outside police HQ in New York with eggs and garbage as officers guard against potential racial violence.

Barry Goldwater Johnson New York City

Diner Damaged by Fire Bomb at Monson Motor Lodge

In St Augustine Florida a restaurant at the Monson Motor Lodge was damaged by a fire bomb sparked by two one gallon flammable liquid containers tossed through a window. Manager James Brock says the blaze caused smoking damage and furniture loss with total damage about 3000 dollars.

ST. Augustine, Fla St. Augustine James Brock Monson Motor Lodge Brock Gomer Bray Bray

Auto Giants Post Record Second Quarter Profits And Sales

General Motors Chrysler and Ford report record earnings and sales for the second quarter and first half of 1964. GM posts $602 million quarterly profit and $9.868 billion first-half sales. Ford and Chrysler also show sizable gains as UAW labor talks unfold.

New York General Motors Corp Chrysler Corp Ford Motor Co General Motors Frederick Donner John F. Gordon United Auto Workers Chrysler Ford

Case Against N. H. Man Continued

North Berwick Maine July 31 continues the case against Joseph R MacDonald 32 of Rochester New Hampshire charged with the slaying of State Trooper Charles C Black and the robbery of the South Berwick branch of the First National Bank of Biddeford. MacDonald held without bail until July 31 when Judge W Paul Quarrington set the hearing. A second man Wayne Beckus 25 of Mason Town Pennsylvania is being held without bail for murder and robbery. Beckus arraigned and pleaded innocent. County Attorney Lloyd LaFountain attended. Instructions set for 10 30 a m July 31.

North Berwick Joseph R. MacDonald Rochester N.H Charles C. Black South Berwick First National Bank of Biddeford Yorkshire W. Paul Quarrington MacDonald Quarrington Maine Charles Bruton William Hancock New Hampshire Black York Woods Somersworth Wayne Beckus Masontown York County Superior Court Beckus Walter S. Buckley Pennsylvania Liyod LaFountain North Berewick Quarslington

Singapore Riots Escalate to Nineteen Dead

The Singapore racial riots reach 19 deaths as police and troops restore order. Rioters clash across the island with curfews in force and thousands arrested while government and regional leaders blame extremists and external meddling.

Singapore Lee Kuan Yew Tunku Abdul Rahman Indonesia Rahman Washington U.S

Pigeon Racing Club Leads Southern New England Growers

Pigeon racing expands in southern New England with the Saco Pigeon Club formed in 1963 now numbering 14 members. The club joins a regional combine from Rochester New Hampshire, staging races for old and young birds across 100 to 600 mile routes, with training starts at seven days and birds released for time measured by yards per minute. Maurice Marcotte’s pigeon won a recent 600 miler between Saco and Ohio, while Alcide Bergeron placed third among 63 entrants.

New England Rochester N.H Saco Club Maurice Marcotte Saco Ohio Alcide Bergeron

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