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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1962

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French Troops Targeted in Algiers Amid Turmoil

Secret Army commandos attacked Bab El Oued and other districts, killing at least four and wounding many. European residents blocked roads with oil and ash while troops protected key areas with armored cars and barbed wire. Violent clashes erupted across the city, as Moslem and European communities faced a volatile security situation.

Algiers Euro Bab el Oued Svesticelle Piievovany Uverliwu Casbah PeUrSsliians Movlwtisis

Rusk accuses Soviets of planning new atomic tests

At Geneva the U S secretary of state charged the Soviet Union with blocking a test ban by planning new atmospheric explosions. Gromyko denied the charge and blamed the United States for failing to reach an accord. Kennedy said the U S would halt tests if a treaty with real controls is signed.

Geneva Dean Rusk Soviet Union Andrei A. Gromyko United States Britain Gromyko Kennedy Lord Home Home Rusk

Russians Fly Air Corridor Through Berlin Flight

The Soviet Union scheduled a 70 minute round trip in the Berlin Frankfurt air corridor today and an informed source said the flight was completed without incident. Western officials view such flights as harassment in the Geneva conference era.

Berlin Soviet Union Berlin-Frankfurt

Redistricting Gains Foreseen by GOP and Democrats

Washington experts forecast divergent outcomes from the 1960 census reapportionment. Republicans expect a net gain of about eight House seats, with Arizona Hawaii Michigan and Ohio contested. Democrats predict a net loss of up to four seats, with potential edge in Michigan and an uncertain view on California New York and Pennsylvania. Sixteen states lose 21 seats and nine gain 19, to be reflected in the November 6 elections. Massachusetts and Mississippi faces redistricting questions, while Alabama plans all seats chosen at large. Hawaii Michigan Ohio and Texas will elect one extra member at large until remapping.

Hawaii Michigan Arizona Ohio California New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Mississippi Bay State Alabama Texas Maryland

Kennedy steals spotlight at Marian Anderson concert

At a State Department cab inet concert, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy introduced Marian Anderson and quipped about his wife, drawing laughter as Anderson performed a Handel program. Kennedy recalled the 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert and noted earlier White House gift exchanges with the singer.

Washington Marian Anderson Robert F. Kennedy State Department Cabinet Kennedy Miss Anderson Lincoln Memorial Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall Handle White House

Peronist Strike Hits Argentina Amid Frondizi Crisis

In Buenos Aires followers of exiled Juan Peron launched a nationwide 24 hour strike opposing President Arturo Frondizi. Police went on alert as military leaders pressed for Frondizi’s ouster while navy chiefs demanded resignation. Frondizi planned a new anti-Peron cabinet by Sunday despite opposition from major anti-Peron groups and continued austerity measures.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Arturo Frondizi Frondizi Natonal Transport Workers Union Navy Army Air Force Peron Frondzi Britain Prince Philip House of Congress Fernan Dez de Monjardin

Bowdoin to Host Rex Warner as Visiting Professor

British poet and novelist Rex Warner will teach classical history and literature at Bowdoin College in the 1962 63 academic year. Critics acclaim his two volume biographical novel about Julius Caesar drawing attention to his scholarly work.

Brunswick Rex Warner Bowdoin College Julius Caesar

Fallout to Reach Earth From Soviet Tests Soon

Public Health Service notes fallout from last fall's Soviet nuclear tests should begin descending from the stratosphere shortly. Strontium 90 poses bone cancer and leukemia risks, but officials say no protective measures are needed yet. Debris expected to fall in spring and again in 1963, with gradual fallout possible over several years.

Frank Carey Associated Press Washington Public Health Service Weather Bureau The Health Service Division of Radiological Health

Local committee packs bulbs for resale in ceremony

The group plans to depart for Washington on April 13. Committee members packing the bulbs for resale include Peter Allen, Carol Pariseau and Douglas Mathieu, with Sandra Griffin seated nearby.

Washington Peter Allen Carol Pariseau Douglas Mathieu Sandra Griffin

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