Rockefeller Attacks Democrats on Southeast Asia Policy
Governor Nelson A Rockefeller assailed the Democratic administration as bankrupt in Asia policy, warning of Communist gains in Laos and potential impacts on Thailand and Malaysia. He urged U S action to protect Laos neutrality, defend Thailand’s borders, secure the Mekong Valley, and end Laos as a sanctuary for Viet Cong activity. He spoke during a California campaign stop ahead of the June 2 presidential primary.
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Anaheim
Calif
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Southeast Asia
Rockefeller
Plain Des Jarres
Laos
New York
California
Thailand
Malaysia
South Viet Nam
U.S
Mekong River
Oregon
N. Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Orange County
Amateur golfer uncovers 73 mile crust thickness claim
A civilian golfer asserts earth's crust measures 73 miles thick, releasing a curious claim credited to Copr. Gen, Fea, Corp. The unusual disclosure prompts discussion among science hobbyists and local media.
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Copr
Gen
Fea, Corp
WIC Orders Tannery To Abate River Waste
The Maine Water Improvement Commission demands Saco Tanning Corp stop polluting the Saco River with tannery wastes by August 30. An order dated May 12 and effective June 1 cites hair and grease found in debris clinging to pilings and boats, causing concern to residents and river users. The agency notes a prior injunction and out‑of‑court settlement addressing a similar nuisance.
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Maine Water Improvement Commission
Saco Tanning Corp
Saco River
Augusta
Commission
WIC
State Attorney General's Office
Legal Enforcement Division
Tanning Corporation
Maine
Four Children Die in Pre-Dawn Calais Fire
Four children of Mr. and Mrs. Ross perished in a pre-dawn blaze that engulfed their two story eight room home in Calais. Corbett-David 7 Mark 5 Tammy 4 Todd 1 were trapped in an upstairs bedroom. Parents escaped. Corbett injured rescuing, Mrs. Corbett shocked. Fire cause undetermined. neighbor heard an explosion, likely from kitchen.
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Calais
Ross
Corbett
David
Mark
Tammy
Todd
Washington County
William Sellers
Sellers
Jeeven
Woodland
Anne Mahar
Trains Collide in Maryland. One Killed and Five Injured
At Cheverly near Washington two Pennsylvania Railroad trains collided early. Engineer Harry Wayne Edwards, 48, of Oxford, died. A tanker spill of liquid nitrogen raised blast risk but Army experts assured ignition only with rare conditions. Fire crews contained the flames as 26 freight cars derailed and 15 piled at the wreck site near Route 50 and State Road 202.
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New York
Washington
Cheverly
Washington, D.C
Army Chemical
District of Columbia
University of Maryland
College Park
Maine Chief Justice Williamson to address UMaine Portland
Chief Justice Robert B. Williamson of the Maine Supreme Court will deliver the commencement address at the University of Maine Portland campus exercises on June 3.
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Portland
Robert B. Williamson
Maine Supreme Court
University of Maine Portland
Stevenson vows U S defense of Southeast Asia at UN
U S Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson told the United Nations Security Council that the United States will defend Southeast Asia against Communist attacks as long as the peoples there seek to preserve independence. He warned the Indochinese Communist party and Viet Nam leadership aim to take control of Indochina and said aggression will not be tolerated. He noted the crisis has worsened and urged that aggressors face a costly outcome, as the U S expands its wartime and economic aid stance in the region.
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United Nations, N.Y
U.S
Adlai
E. Stevenson
United States
Southeast Asia
Communist Party
Viet Nam
Indochina
Stevenson
U.N. Security Council
Council
South Viet Nam
Johnson
Vietnam
Firm To Locate In Biddeford Milk Hauling Firm Moves Into Pool Road Garage
A new trucking firm, A R Trucking Co a division of Rouse Transportation Co White River Junction VI, will locate in a large garage on Pool Road Biddeford owned by August Laverriere. It will haul bulk milk and sugar syrups in tank trucks and currently operates nine tractors.
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August Laverriere
Pool Road
Hugh Marshall
Biddeford
A & R Trucking Co
Rouse Transportation Co
White River Junction
Cuban Exiles Keep Castro Rule Uneasy
In Miami, exiled groups debate a promised attack on Castro’s Cuba after May 20 independence events. The junta touts psychological impact while Havana reports no attacks. Rumors of sabotage flare but lack confirmation, as exile factions differ on next steps.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Revolutionary Junta
Rogelio Cisneros
Junta
Havana
Manuel Ray
Havana Radio
Castro
Revollutionary Recovery Movement
Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo
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Robert Nason
Edward Lemire
Jaycee
Linda Ketola
Janet Doherty
Alice Jenkins
Jeannette Dickson
Joan Briggs
Faye Harding
Rocky
Goldwater
Kesslen
Kennebunk
Cunningham’s Greenhouse
West
Scarboro
Main Street
Olympia Ave
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
State of
Thornton Academy
Future Homemakers of America
Academy
Participa
Certified Master Watchmaker of the
American Watchmakers Institute
Roger S. Labbe
Master Watchmaker
Youland’s Jewelry Store
Main St
Van’s Cafe
West Grand Avenue
Maine Steamers
VNC
Saco
Office OF
Osher Realty Corp
Hotel Thacher
Sam
Thacher
Marvelous Marvel
Portland Road
Frying
Garnache’s Seafood
Alfred Street
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