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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
1
In Laos, Padong village, 20 miles from rebel HQ, faced a heavy rebel barrage and infantry assault as government forces, led by Lt Col Vang Pao and about 1000 Meo troops, retreated to a new defense line amid cease-fire tensions. Soviet 82mm and 75mm shells were reported.
The Maine House gave initial approval to bills raising taxes on malt beverages wine and liquor. The 85 44 vote kept the beer tax bill alive with a hoped revenue potential of about 1.2 million a year. The measure would lift the liquor wine markup and adjust sparkling wine tax while Gov Reed pushes an overall sales tax rise.
AP report notes Padong defeat unsettles Western delegates as 14 nation talks on Laos stall. Britain’s MacDonald cochair cancels session citing cease fire concerns. Pushkin and Hariman express doubt and the US signals hesitation until Kennedy clarifies stance. No date set for next meeting.
Dr. George H. Horton was freed in $2,000 bond Tuesday pending a fall trial after pleading innocent to 12 counts in U S District Court. The charges allege dispensing mislabeled drugs held for sale from a raid on his Bangor office where large quantities of drugs were seized.
Flight Officer Barry described a Nav radio failure over Montreal that forced a descent. He landed a Canadian F-86 Sabrejet on Claremont Airport’s 2,450 foot runway, braking hard as flames ignited tires but stopped with 50 feet to spare. Officials said the jet was en route from Chatham AFB to Trenton, N.B. to Canada.
Lewiston ends 10 week teacher revolt as Finance Board tentatively approves a two year contract plan from the Board of Education. No raises this year. Plan approved by 157 public school teachers on Monday night and awaiting tonight’s official blessing.
Kennedy's speech after television remarks drew bipartisan praise for confronting a divided world. Congress members noted no major breakthroughs with Khrushchev yet saw gains in talks and Laos, while Republicans and Democrats urged patience and resolve amid global tensions.
PORTLAND AP The nation's new ambassador Thomas E. Estes foresees relief from Washington summers in his African posting. The 48 year old Rumford native expects a pro western stance among the four states formed from French West Africa and admires Maurice Yameogo, the new Republic of Upper Volta president with six children.
Augusta reports a revamped Sunday blue law passed the Senate and sent to Gov. Reed for signature, restricting Sunday retail activity with numerous exemptions and a $100 first offense fine. A second bill revises the Employment Security Law, raising annual earnings eligibility from 300 to 400 and increasing maximum benefits from 33 to 34 dollars per week starting October 1962.
Local drive seeks 61500 to complete 630000 IMIBA loan for a new industrial park building. About 41000 pledged earlier, 90 percent loan guaranteed by MIBA, 10 percent local share. Pledges fund 20 year notes at 3 percent interest, with mailout this week. Drive continues to raise about 20000, funds to be used at the Park site. periodic progress reports planned.
Washington AP Secretary of State Dean Rusk seeks congressional approval for the 4.8 billion foreign aid program. President Kennedy urges Americans to back aid as crucial to counter Communist expansion. Rusk to testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee after Senate hearings.
Boston announces the rained out May 19 game against Detroit will be played in the afternoon of July 5. A split day night doubleheader will feature separate admissions for each contest.
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