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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1962
Page
1
Washington AP reports living costs increased in June to a new high as food prices rose, led by a 9 percent jump in fresh fruits and a 0.5 cent rise in restaurant meals. The overall CPI reached 105.3 with the dollar about five cents weaker versus the year-ago period, and groceries up 1 percent while restaurant meals are 2.8 percent higher.
A Phoenix woman, in tears, learns legal complications halted plans for a three month pregnancy abortion. Arizona bans abortion except to save the mother's life. A three man panel had recommended abortion, hospital canceled the operation, and officials expect a legal ruling in days.
Gov Reed announced there was no basis for claims of racial discrimination by Kennebunkport hotels toward Claudia McNeil. An Atty. General inquiry found seven hotels refused lodging due to race, but Hancock continues to probe possible violations of anti discrimination laws and a controversial motel owner letter.
Six teen age babysitters in Roselle New Jersey forming the Confederation of Babysitters issued a six point code of fair employment in Lockwood Village apartments. Spokeswoman Adele Macy said two parents were placed on an unfair list for underpay. Regulations include pay as promised, one day notice, notify if TV not working, and no extra children.
Dissident Deputy Premier Ahmed Ben Bella moves to seize control as the leftist faction tightens its grip on Algeria. He travels from Tlemcen to Tiaret for the National Liberation Front Political Bureau meeting, aiming to chair and assume the premiership as other ministers prepare to join in Algiers.
At the National Roundup in Burlington Bay, 8500 Girl Scouts celebrate 50 years of scouting with a grand party. A $500 regional scholarship is awarded to Kathleen Ann Pressey of Marblehead Massachusetts. Activities include forums on shaping the world arts fair folk music and a photo contest.
A church lawn sign reads Trespassers will be forgiven, sparking local chuckle at the light hearted message. The note appears to be a curbside humor gem attributed to a faith community captioned as a fun paraphrase.
One thousand non flying employees of Northeast Airlines in 29 cities from Montreal to Miami have authorized a strike, the Transport Workers Union says. The vote was in Monday balloting and a union spokesman expects an executive committee decision within days. Charles F. Sinclair of Local 515 calls it a protest over the refusal of new Northeast management to negotiate. The old contract expired March 1 amid CAB actions on control and renewal of Northeast's permit to fly.
President Kennedy expressed support for a Puerto Rican vote on independence statehood or refining the commonwealth. In a letter delivered to Gov. Luis Munoz Marin, Kennedy said the people should decide their preferred status while reaffirming the U S linkage. Munoz urged legislation to let voters choose among options, stressing self determination and maximum development of the commonwealth system. The commonwealth remains self governing and permanently affiliated with the United States.
Maine Governor Reed predicted a bumper year for tourism if a weather break arrives. July travel on the Maine turnpike rose five percent from last year, June traffic up eleven percent. Reed cited visitor interest in historical sites and planned state development, with campaigning across the state after Labor Day. Airline service recommendations from his committees were described as sound and logical.
United Nations Congo Advisory Committee studied Acting Secretary General U Thant proposal to fuse military force as a last resort if economic pressure fails to end Moise Tshombe's defiance. Thant urged new action while denying intent to start military initiatives, as Katanga's bid for independence persists despite UN pressure and failed talks with central government.
A benefit barbecue was held last night at Mrs. Laurence Barnes’s home in Biddeford on Alfred Street. Hosted by Insurance Women of Southern Maine, proceeds support the Biddeford Saco welfare fund and state projects. Local organizers included Marion Whitcomb as general chair and Mrs. Barnes assisted by Fred Hubert.
Pan American World Airways and its flight engineers reached a settlement based on Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg’s plan. The accord includes binding arbitration of economic issues and prioritizes remaining engineers for the third jet crew post-cut from four to three. A new strike threat from the Transport Workers Union emerged during talks.
Two teenagers died in separate Maine highway crashes with three other youths injured. Ronald Foss, 19, of Kittery died near the Kittery York line after a car he was riding in crashed into a tree on Route 103. In Washington, 16-year-old William Gero of Gardiner was killed when a car veered off Route 17 and hit a parked truck. Frederick Sleeper Jr., 19, of Randolph, was hospitalized in Rockland in critical condition. Dan Higgins, 20, of Kittery Point, and Earl Moore, 27, of Portsmouth were treated for cuts and bruises. York counts eight July accidental deaths.
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