Brandt Says US Determined To Keep West Berlin Free
West Berlin defense is a key issue for the United States and its allies. Chancellor Brandt, in New York to accept a Freedom House award, told reporters Americans back the U.S. stance on Berlin and warned against public discussion that could weaken Western unity. He spoke with President Kennedy by phone, declined to reveal details of their talk, and urged restraint in comment on Berlin.
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Laos Premier Named in Power-Sharing Pact
Laos three factions agreed on Souvanna Phouma as premier to form a neutral coalition. The 60 year old Paris educated ex premier is backed by the Soviet bloc while Prince Boun Oum and Prince Souphanouvong align with the Pathet Lao to resolve fighting fears. The announcement at a cease fire line tent near Vientiane followed long bargaining with royal approval to be sought in Luang Prabang.
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No Trouble Expected From Maine Coastal Storm
A weakening tropical storm Frances posed little danger as it drifted off the Maine coast. The Weather Bureau in Portland reported only brisk winds and moderate rain in eastern Maine, with gale warnings dropped as the system broke up. Small craft advisories remained for rough seas, and the storm center was forecast to move inland near the harbor area as Boston previously predicted.
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Light Vote Expected In Referendum Tomorrow
Two local referendum questions in Old Orchard Beach plus four statewide issues loom large as voters head to the polls tomorrow. Biddeford and Saco plan lighter turnout for the statewide questions. The Beach races focus on a new town charter dividing the town into five council districts and a civil service plan for the police. Opponents fear politics at town meetings and in the police force. support argues for merit and efficiency. Statewide questions see little opposition except for one backed by the Maine Municipal Association and the Commission for Industrial Development.
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Local Ford strike widens with salaried pickets at Detroit offices
UAW massed picket lines at Ford administrative offices to bar salaried workers from reporting as the nationwide strike enters its seventh day. No incidents reported at the Rouge plant rotunda or old admin building as union and Ford push to settle local plant issues amid broader labor actions.
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In These Days of Sputniks and H Bombs
A witty note from the Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp. contrasts modern tech with mythic fate, joking that the road to Hades is paved with good inventions in a period voice.
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Fea. Corp
Jobless In Maine On Increase
Maine's insured unemployment rate ranked third highest in the U S at end of August per the Employment Security Commission. The rate rose from 6.1 percent in August after a drop from 12.9 percent in April, with the national average at 4.3 percent. Gov Reed said rates rose to 6.3 percent for the week ending Sept 8 and 6.8 percent for Sept 22.
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