Mercury Flight Hope Hinges on Weather at Cape Canaveral
Orbit Flight Condition Cape Canaveral Florida AP Twin threats of weather and forest fire smoke eased today and Project Mercury officials grew hopeful Malcolm Scott Carpenter could launch on his orbital flight. Forecasters said haze from fires in the Everglades and west of the Cape would not block camera tracking of the Atlas booster despite possible Thursday haze.
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Reed Sees Risks To Industries Of State
Governor Reed warned that Kenney foreign trade policy could bring transition risks to Maine industries and communities yet offers growth chances if export markets expand and the national economy strengthens. He floated a Maine Trade Mission to Europe to study production methods and markets as part of a broader view on integrating the U S economy with world trade.
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Reed
Europe
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AMA Answers Kennedy Plea on Aged Care Plan
The American Medical Association condemned Kennedy’s proposed King Andrew medical care for the aged as a cruel hoax that would deny coverage to millions. AMA spokesmen, speaking from Madison Square Garden, warned the plan would disrupt services and reduce patients to numbers while Ribicoff called the telecast another staged attempt to mislead the public.
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Young Biddeford Men Put on Probation After Break-In
Four Biddeford youths were given suspended sentences and two year probation by Justice William Silsby for a nighttime break into Boston and Maine Railroad cars on April 13 and theft of 281.81 in goods. Boucher Tarr Cook and Claude Boucher faced multiple counts with curfew and liquor abstinence. Other cases include Boisvert for arson, Besso for carnal knowledge, Ackerman for non support, Hodges for forged checks, Horne for rape, and Dupras for forging a check, all met with probation or prison terms after court questioning.
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Water Street
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Main Street
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Pool Street
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George Friary
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Meriden, Conn
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Saco
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Old Orchard Beach
Thomaston
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Kittery
Milton W. Horne
Sanford
Alfred
Richard H. Dupras
Wells
Chuckle About a Night Club Menu Quote
A young man at a night club reads the menu prices and asks his date what she will have in a playful line referring to her as a doll. The quip captures light social banter over upscale pricing.
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US Navy Plane Crash in Germany Kills At Least 20
A four engine U S Navy transport plane crashed near Eb ersberg south of Munich killing at least 20. The Constellation reportedly exploded in the air and lost its tail before hitting an open field. Wreckage spread widely and flames hampered rescue efforts as German fire brigades responded and roads into the rural area clogged with spectators. The aircraft was identified as a Navy transport flying between Rota Spain and Frankfurt. An eyewitness described the crash sequence near Markt Schwaben.
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Democrats Seek Special Session in Maine
Maine Democrats pressed for a special legislative session to change House appointment sections citing potential court challenges to election validity and urging prompt action. Republicans urged study of state provisions with no action taken as the 10 member Constitutional Commission continued its third general session reviewing sections for possible alteration.
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Exponent Of Clams Skeptical In Bolt Inside Clam Case
AUGUSTA A suggestion that a half inch metal bolt swallowed by vocalist Jane Morgan came from a clam drew skepticism from Sea and Shore Fisheries Commissioner Ronald W Green who called it highly unlikely and noted it would be impossible for that much metal to pass into a clam and wondered why a clam would not be cut for chowder to reveal the bolt. Miss Morgan entered a New
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Garland And Tupper Trade Sharp Campaign Blows
Congressmen Peter A. Garland and Stanley R. Tupper clashed Monday night as co speakers at the Sagadahoc Women s Republican Club in Topsham. Tupper accused Garland of doctored voting records and pressed for a TV debate while Garland labeled Tupper a Democrat in Republican clothing.
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Refugees Considered for Relocation to Formosa
Vice President Chen Cheng opened talks with the Nationalist refugee committee to plan resettlement of Red China refugees willing to move to Formosa. Chiang Kai-shek’s regime formed the panel after criticism over limited asylum for thousands blocked from Hong Kong. Most refugees prefer Hong Kong, where relatives and safety are nearer the homeland. Security screening would occur after arrival on the island. Formosan newspapers backed the decision and the appeal for cooperation.
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Chen Cheng
Red China
Chiang Kai-shek
Hong Kong
Hoffa claims Kennedy frame up amid Estes Texas scandal
Philadelphia AP says James R Hoffa asserts the Kennedy administration indicted him to hide Billie Sol Estes corruption in Texas. He cites a Nashville two count Taft Hartley case and illegal million dollar collections. Also named is Commercial Carriers Inc and Test Fleet Corp involved in auto hauling schemes.
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James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Billie Sol Estes
Texas
Hoffa
Nashville
Tenn
Estes
Miami
Commercial Carriers, Inc
Detroit
Tennessee
Test Fleet Corp
Dr Casey set for Emmy moment in Hollywood
AP reports actor Vince Edwards star of Ben Casey may deliver a blunt Emmy moment tonight at the 14th annual Television Academy Awards. Edwards has eight nominations and once vowed to thank the California State Unemployment Insurance Board, recalling his early days at the Hollywood unemployment office.
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Bodies to be studied in Estes case in Franklin
Franklin Texas AP Congress grand jurors hear more witnesses while experts plan to study the body of Henry H. Marshall 52 a Texas Agriculture Department official linked to Billie Sol Estes dies last June 3 by self inflicted gunshot Disinterment ordered by Judge John Barron at request of District Attorney Bryan Russ with consent of Marshall widow Autopsy to determine if death was murder or not and to uncover new evidence in the Estes case
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Billie Sol Estes
John Barron
Henry H. Marshall
Secretary of Agriculture
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Estes
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Texas
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Medical leaders urge belt use to save lives
Leading medical authorities urge seat belt use for all drivers and passengers. Statistics show belts can cut traffic deaths by at least 5,000 annually and reduce serious injuries by about one third.
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U.S
American Medical Association
Public Service Advertisement Note Cooperation
A public service notice published in cooperation with The Advertising Council outlines civic information and community guidance for residents. The message aims to educate and assist the public on local programs, resources, and safety tips through cooperative advertising efforts.
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