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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1962

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Soviets Relent On Ban Opens East West Talk Prospects

The Soviet Union said it would negotiate a nuclear test ban with the United States and Britain but rejected international inspection on its soil. If a pact is reached, President Kennedy would cancel next month’s atmospheric tests. Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin announced the move at a news conference as Western delegates reportedly prepare concessions to meet Soviet demands.

Geneva Soviet Union United States Britain Kennedy U.S Valerian Zorin United St Tes Russia

Cardinals Named By Pope

Vatican announcement that Pope John XXIII created 10 new cardinals at a secret consistory. The appointments raised the College of Cardinals to 87, with no Americans among the new members. Three Italians, two South Americans, plus Irish, Spanish, Portuguese, Belgian, and Syrian cardinals. The Pope lamented new slavery under communism and urged social justice while noting possible travel obstacles to the Ecumenical Council in the communist era.

Vatican City John XXIII College of Cardinals St. Peter's Basilica Sacred College United States World Christian Unity

Cease-fire signed amid Algeria unrest and attacks

In Algiers and Oran violence continues as cease-fire efforts amid Evian pact fallout unfold. Premier Ben Khedda condemns ongoing sabotage by anti-peace groups while Gen. Ailleret orders strict discipline to prevent disorders. French forces report no new fighting for hours before the halt.

Algiers Rodney Angove Igh Oran Europea France Algerie Geria Raoul Salan Presideres de Gaulle al Sie de Gaulle Evian Algeria Ben ‘Oussef Ben Khedda Rome Tunisia Morocco Charles Ailleret

Federal Control In Argentina Ordered

BUENOS AIRES AP President Arturo Frondizi ordered federal control in all provinces where Peronists won in Sundays nationwide congressional and provincial elections. He will name civilian or military leaders to head the government in those provinces. If the action lasts past May 1 it could nullify the election results. Latest unofficial returns showed Peron followers winning more than 30 seats in the national Congress and 10 governors posts including Buenos Aires Province. Frondizi acted after armed forces chiefs met Interior Minister Vitolo to consider a military junta.

Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Peron Congress Juan D. Peron National Congress Frondizi Argentina Alfredo Vitolo

College Admission Crisis Myth Says Educator

New York NY Dr Fred E Crossland NYU admissions director argues the admission crisis is a myth. He asserts four applicants become one freshman after extensive paper shuffling and grade weighting. He notes most applicants apply to only a small fraction of colleges.

New York Fred E. Crossland Crossland New York University

No Tax Debate and School Referendum in Maine

Washington voices tax reform limits as Treasury Secretary Dillon warns against deep rate cuts while Old Orchard Beach voters set a March 26 referendum on a 444000 dollar high school addition funded via SBA revenue bonds. The plan would add classrooms a library and facilities, transfer ownership to the SBA until loan repayment, and avert debt-limit issues. Enrollment projections show growth through 1971 prompting the plan.

Washington Treasury Douglas Dillon United States Dillon The Tax Executives Institute Kennedy Congress Old Orchard Beach the Beach Maine School Building Authority MSBA SBA Frank D. Lawler John Menard Old Orchar Beach

Algerian Settlement Is Hailed By Leaders

The Algerian cease fire drew praise from the West and Arab world while a European underground group pledged to sabotage the accord. Leaders including Kennedy Khrushchev and Nasser hailed the move as a step toward peace and self determination, with cautious notes on victors and consequences.

Associated Press Algeria Kennedy United States Khrushchev Beni Youssef Ben Khedda Tunis

Two Die In Car Mishaps

State police blamed dozing at the wheel for two highway accidents that killed three people and injured a passenger. David P. Hunt 21 of Cumberland Center died after his car collided with Ernest R. Franzen 57 of Gray on Route 100 south of Gray. Franzen died later at Maine Medical Center. Miss Joan Leavitt 19 of South Gray was treated for facial and leg injuries. Alvin D. Shott 39 of Dow Air Force Base Bangor died when his car went off Route 2 near Carmel and hit a tree after reportedly falling asleep.

Associated Press David P. Hunt Cumberland Center Alvin D. Shott Dow Air Force Base Bangor Hunt Ernest R. Franzen Gray Maine Medical Center Portland Franzen Joan Leavitt South Gray Shott Carmel

Pussy Willows Seen At Pool Reported By Local Youth

Thomas Moreau a 15 year old Biddeford Pool youngster and seventh grader at St. Mary school Biddeford reported the first pussy willows of spring at the Pool this weekend.

Thomas Moreau Biddeford Pool St. Mary School Biddeford

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