Testimony Begins In Walton Murder Trial
The Walton murder trial at York County Superior Court enters its third day as County Attorney Lloyd P. LaFountain outlines the state's plan to prove Laura Walton died from a shotgun blast fired with malice by Richard R. Walton of Biddeford. Key witness Clyde Burgess, a supervisor at Bruce Shoe Co., testifies Walton worked the week ending Aug. 16 and that the couple faced financial strain. defense attorney Daniel Crowley seeks to limit testimony. The state says it will present three days of evidence, with further witnesses including Deputy Sheriff Coyle Meserve who mapped the Walton apartment. The proceedings continue with testimony and cross examination ongoing.
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Walton
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Bruce Shoe Co
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Saco
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Edgar Sevigny
Daniel Crowley
Coyle Meserve
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Meserve
Crowley
George Friary
Bruce Shoe
Raymond Talbot
Raymond St
James L. Reid
Kesslen Shoe Co
Kenne
West Germany elects Lud wig Erhard chancellor
In Bonn AP reports Lud wig Erhard won 279 to 180 in the Bundestag to become chancellor succeeding Konrad Adenauer. The 66 year old CDU Free Democrat coalition leader will take oath amid expectations of a softer stance on US Cold War policy and European market openings.
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West Germany
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France
U.S
Free World
Heinrich Luebke
Federal Republic
British convoy held up by Soviet guards near Berlin
A British military convoy of nine vehicles with 28 men was stopped at the Babelsberg checkpoint just outside West Berlin by Soviet guards. The British commander refused to have his men out of their vehicles for counting, matching a similar U.S. incident last week. Russians lifted the blockade after tensions rose. British authorities in Berlin suspect a deliberate Soviet tactic rather than local confusion.
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U.S
Ferocious race in Korea stirs fears of instability
South Korea's presidential contest between Yun Po sun and Gen Chung Hee Park narrows, fueling concern over political upheaval. Global powers back UN anti weapons ban in space while Kennedy seeks civil rights support amid GOP appeal. Albany primary shakes racial lines as James V. Davis wins mayoral race. Slater King trails.
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Albany, Ga
Slater King
Chest Parade Kicks Off Fund Drive Tonight in Twin Cities
The Biddeford Saco Community Chest parade starts at 7 PM, marching down Main Street in Saco and Biddeford before the reviewing stand at First Universalist Church. Bands and Chest agencies join city officials in a night kickoff ahead of the official drive starting Oct 21 and Country Market Days sales in both cities. The Agamenticus Mountain Singers perform on Thursday evenings in Saco at 6 30 and Biddeford at 7 30.
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Agamenticus Mountain Singers
Main Street
Saco
Biddeford
Hot Line tests keep Soviet U S link ready for crisis
The hourly teletype test on the 5200 mile hot line between Moscow and Washington ensures instant communication between the leaders in an emergency. Since August 30 the line has been active, with no public disclosures of any Kennedy Khrushchev messages. The Pentagon calls transmissions privacy transmissions while the U S side uses a standard pangram test phrase.
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Biddeford Imposes Outdoor Fire Ban Joining Neighbors
Fire Chief Arthur King announced a ban on all outdoor fires in Biddeford due to tinder dry woods. The move aligns with nearby communities facing similar fire risk from dry conditions.
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Arthur King
King
New York Mirror Stops Publication and Asset Sales
The financially distressed New York Mirror ceased publication after 39 years with assets sold to the New York Daily News. Founder’s son John Hearst Jr. lamented the demise, noting the economic strain and missed opportunity to economize. About 1,400 employees lost their jobs as the Mirror laid off staff and arranged severance.
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Hearst
Wilfred Alexander
Afl-Cio American Newspaper Guild
Shop Stewart
Union
U N Sees Approving Space Nuclear Ban
The United States and the Soviet Union push a 111 nation UN vote backing a ban on orbiting nuclear weapons. The committee rushed through a resolution outlawing armed satellites, aiming for General Assembly approval. Discussion included verification and on site inspection for underground tests.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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