Nehru vows India will defend Kashmir if needed
Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament Indian troops may cross the cease-fire line in Kashmir to defend Indian territory if necessary. Defense Minister Chavan cited Pakistani raids 12 miles inside the line killing four, including an 11 year old. A government official said China and Pakistan plan coordinated policies affecting India.
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India
Nehru
Kashmir
Pakistan
Defense
Y.B. Chavan
Parliament
Chavan
U.N
Rivalry Denied Between Biddeford and Saco Officials
City leaders from Biddeford and Saco reject reports of an unhealthy rivalry. Mayors Pomerleau and Whelan say relations remain cooperative while the Sewall survey notes rivalry as a barrier to progress. Industrial agents pledge effort to create jobs as joint programs end.
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Biddeford
Saco
James W Sewall
Sewall
Hugh Marshall
William P. Kirk
Iddeford
Twin Cities
Sacome
Rodway Controversy Deepens As Waiver Debate Continues
The Rodway case moves to the U S Commerce Department after Gov Reed demands a limited or no waiver of federal standards for Rodways appointment as Maine Maritime Academy superintendent. Reed seeks June 30 as a deadline to allow trustees to appoint a fully qualified successor. Continued uncertainty risks federal aid to the academy.
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Augusta
Frank C. Rodway
US Commerce Department
Reed
Hodges
Falmouth
U.S. Maritime Administration
Rodway
Governors oppose federal cigarette labeling plans statement
Governors from Kentucky Virginia and North Carolina joined Rep Alton Lennon in opposing FTC plans to require health warnings on cigarette packs and ads They argue such rules would regulate an entire industry and push toward prohibition while urging more cancer research and cautious action The flood in Kentucky prevented Gov Breathitts appearance and a statement was read by Maj Gen Arthur W Lloyd
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Alton Lennon
D-N.c
Edward T. Breathitt
Kentucky
Albertis Harrison Jr
Virginia
Terr Sanford
North Carolina
Breathitt
Arthur W. Lloyd
Harrison
FTC
Sanford
Snowshoe Club Elects Officers In Biddeford Meeting
Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club elected a new slate at a Biddeford South Street hall led by President Yvon Caron. Officers include John Bois sonneault as president Henry Roberge vice president Yvon Caron secretary and Raymond Lariviere treasurer with directors Adelbert Huot Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Larose.
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le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club
Biddeford
Hall
Yvon Caron
John Boissonneault
Henry Roberge
Raymond Lariviere
Adelbert Huot
Joseph Pelletier
Joseph Larose
Antonio Dallaire
Paul Angers
Paul Deshaies
Robert Beaupre
Deshaies
Joffre Remillard
Raymond Poitras
Angers
Dallaire
Armand Rouillard
Surprise Storm Pelts Central New England
A severe snowstorm swept a central New England swath from western hills to seacoast, dropping eight inches to over a foot in parts of Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts and Connecticut. Roads iced and snarled traffic from Fitchburg to Lynn with school closings and a Nashua street workers strike adding to disruption. forecasters warned of clearing but very cold weather tonight and Thursday.
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New England
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massacchusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Fitchburg
Lynn
Massachusetts
Essex
Middlesex
Berkshire
Nashua
Public Works
Boston Weather Bureau
Drive To Aid Family After Fire Strikes Old Orchard Beach
A town drive led by Leon Jones and Mrs. Helen Curry mobilizes aid for Mrs. Roberta Barrett and her six children after a fire gutted their second floor and attic. Volunteers seek clothing sizes 2T to 12 and adult 18. Dennis Mullins aided children. fire fought with extensive hose and 17 firefighters. Mrs. Barrett worked at a Scarborough restaurant. the home is in a crowded campground area.
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Old Orchard Beach
Leon Jones
Helen i Curry
Roberta Barrett
Zion Avenue
Volunteers of America
Portland
Clark
Dennis Mullins
Saco
Kathy Hendricks
Webber Hospital
Barrett
Scarborough
Campground
Beverly Barrett
Laura
Mary-Jo
Brian
Arthur
Mark
International Liaison and Global Proposals Highlight News At A Glance
A high Indian official says Red China and Pakistan will coordinate foreign and military policy toward India. President Johnson touts the American dream as the nation’s strength. Max Conrad crash lands on Greenland ice cap and is rescued in good condition. France and Mexico are urged to join a large exchange program. A congenital heart defect is linked to the deaths of a brother and sister within hours. Trade tensions may block meat import legislation as the Johnson administration faces squeezes. Over three years, U.S. military planes lost or damaged exceed $1.8 billion in value.
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Pakistan
India
Associated Press
Chou En-lai
Red China
Mohammad Ayub Khan
New Delhi
Charles de Gaulle
France
Mexico
Max Conrad
Greenland
Johnson
Washington
U.S
Murder Case Is Continued in Rockland Court
The murder charge against Elwyn Brann of Washington was continued to March 25 in Municipal Court after defense attorney Curtis Payson requested time to study the case. Brann is accused of a rifle shooting that wounded Philip Willett of Union at Brann's home on March 8.
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Rockland
Elwyn Brann
Washington
Galen P. la Gassey
Curtis Payson
Brann
Philip A. Willett
Union
McNamara Offers Military Bases as Poverty War Training Centers
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara proposes unused military bases as training centers to support the war on poverty. The plan outlines repurposing facilities to aid government antipoverty programs and workforce development.
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Washington
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Reds Refuse To Release U S Flier From Soviet Hospital
In Berlin the Soviet authorities refused a second U S request to release injured Lt Harold W Welch of Detroit from a Soviet military hospital at Magdeburg East Germany. Col John A Hennessen Jr a surgical specialist from Air Force headquarters in Wiesbaden visited Welch and the request was denied though the Soviets said they would consider it.
Meat Imports Stir Washington Trade Debate
The Johnson administration resists bills to cut meat imports amid farm protests in the Western prairies. Senator Hruska argues cattlemen go broke from beef, veal, and mutton imports under Australia New Zealand agreements while Mansfield proposes quota plans. Freeman opposes quotas and cites voluntary deals may lift domestic prices. The Senate Finance Committee has heard testimony from multiple states about import impact. Freeman disputes the 15 percent price decline attribution to imports, noting 85 percent stems from higher domestic production. (Continued on Page Three)
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Johnson
Western
Prairies
Sen
Roman L
Hruska
R-Neb
Australia
New Zealand
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
United States
U. S. Military Planes Losses Reach $1.8 Billion
AP reports U S military planes totaled more than 1.8 billion in losses or major damage from 1961 to 1963. Air Force saw about 1.1 billion in damage from 1,100 accidents, Navy and Marine Corps over 900 incidents totaling just over 700 million, Army over 200 incidents with 27 million in damages. Human and pilot error blamed for the majority of crashes.
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U.S
Defense Department
Associated Press
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Navy
Marine Corps
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