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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1960

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Old Orchard Beach Youths Die In Saco Avenue Crash

Two youths from Old Orchard Beach died after a traffic accident on Saco avenue. Julian Nevice Jr., 10, was killed shortly after school, while Donald Labelle, 12, died later at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. The incident marked the second and third local juvenile fatalities in two days, following a previous death in Saco on Sunday.

Old Orchard Beach Saco Avenue Julian Nevice, Jr Donald Labelle Webber Hospital Biddeford

Nixon says Kennedy unprepared for new frontiers

Vice President Richard M. Nixon told a Marietta Ohio crowd and later in Williamstown West Virginia that Kennedy is dangerously downgrading the United States by claiming a loss of prestige. He warned voters in the November 8 election of higher prices and taxes if Kennedy wins, accusing the Democrat of recklessly downgrading the nation.

Nixon Richard M. Nixon America John F. Kennedy Marietta Ohio Nis United States Kennedy Williamstown V.va Sen. Kennedy

De Gaulle Wins One Clash But Now Faces Another

Paris reports Charles de Gaulle secured initial approval for a 1.2 billion dollar plan to build an independent French nuclear deterrent outside NATO. The censure vote fell short, 207 against, preventing Debre from falling but signaling ongoing political storm as the bill moves to the Senate and back to the Assembly.

de Gaulle Paris Charles de Gaulle France NATO National Assembly Michael Debre Debre Senate Assembly Guy Mollet

Chuckle Drug Store Sign Promises Unlikely Cure

A humorously phrased sign at Chuckle Drug Store reads Try our cough syrup you ll never get any better attributed to Copt Gen Fea Corp. The gag comments on dubious medical claims and corporate branding in a lighthearted vein.

Chuckle Drug Store Fea. Corp

Kennedy Hits At Opponent In Illinois

John F Kennedy campaigned in Chicago suburbs accusing Richard Nixon of raising a false issue to defeat federal aid to education. He argued fears of federal control accompany funds and spoke at a Carpentersville shopping center during a 14 hour motorcade aimed at Illinois 27 electoral votes.

Illinois Kennedy John F. Kennedy Chicago Richard M. Nixon Carpentersville Nixon Senate

Second Boy Dead From Old Orchard Beach Crash

Two youths, 12-year-old Donald Labelle and 10-year-old Julian Nevico Jr., died after being struck by a car on Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach. The crash, third in two days involving area youths, prompted the state highway death toll rise to 136. Labelle’s funeral services are planned at St. Margaret church. Nevico, born October 19, 1951 in Portland, was an elementary student at Jameson school with two sisters. Police identify driver as Robert Hambleton 33, of Old Orchard Street.

Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Donald Labelle Roy Dudevoir Sixteenth Street Julian Nevice, Jr Saco Avenue Saco Portland Shighway Labelle Biddeford Jameson School St. Margaret Church O'Neil Peter Thomas Willis Robert Dudevoir Donna Margaret Mary Dudevoir Emond and Conroy Adelaide Road Nevico Julian and Hazel Russell Nevico Jeraldyne A Upton Her

Pastoral Letter Sparks Puerto Rico Voting Controversy

In San Juan AP reported bitter dispute over a pastoral letter from Puerto Rico bishops urging Catholics to oppose Gov. Munoz Marin's Popular Democratic party. The letter condemned birth control legislation and sterilization of the mentally defective. The signers divided on whether voting for Munoz on Nov. 8 would be a sin.

San Juan Puerto Rico Luis Munoz Marino Popular Democratic Party Bar Association Munoz James McManus Ponce Kennedy McManus Luis Appinte Martinez Lares James P. Davis

Aide Rejects Recession Theory Amid Growth Outlook

President Eisenhower’s economic adviser Raymond Saulnier told the Iowa Bankers Association convention that current facts do not support a coming recession. He argued the economy is ready to advance, warned against easy money and deficit spending, and said recession talk is delaying business and consumer plans.

Washington Isenhower Raymond J. Saulnier Council of Economic Advisors Iowa Bankers Association Des Moines White House John F. Kennedy Kennedy Saulnier The

Castro Seizes 139 U.S. Firms in Cuba Retaliation

Fidel Castro's government orders confiscation of 139 American owned firms in Cuba as retaliation for Washington's embargo on most exports. The decree, approved after midnight, leaves about 250 American companies untouched while citing the embargo as a cause. Notable nationalizations include Sears Roebuck and Woolworth's along with the Nicaro nickel plant operator.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba Washington A Bay Mining Co Sears Roebuck Woolworth's U.S Nicaro Nickel

Titan No. 25 flight caps Titan test series

Thousands witnessed Titan No. 25 blaze a record 6,100 mile flight from Cape Canaveral to the South Atlantic target area. The data capsule was recovered at sea by Coastal Crusader after a late-evening launch, marking the last test in the Titan J series before planned operational status next summer. An AJ improved Titan version will begin tests.

Cape Canaveral Fla South Atlantic Ocean Next Sum

Reed and Coffin Clash Over Tax Funds in Maine Race

The Associated Press reports Maine gubernatorial rivals Reed and Coffin intensified attacks after a televised debate. Reed challenged Coffin on where he stands regarding the elimination of dedicated revenues, while Coffin accused Reed of poor governance and lacking transparency, citing missed press conferences and rejection of an education panel slate.

Maine Bath Jonn H. Reed Frank M. Coffin Reed Coffin Education Committee Kittery Educational Advisory Committee

New England Hit by Sneak Winter Snowfall

Winter arrives early in southern New England with 2 to 4 inches of snow and bitter cold. Temperatures tonight drop to the upper 20s to low 30s, with scattered showers and flurries likely. Eastern and central New England see the season's first snow, aiding a moving low pressure system from the south.

Boston New England Weather Bureau Paxton Mass Worcester Norfolk

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R. C. Lamarre Adams Street Old Orchard Frederick E. McDonald Mac George and Alma Granger Potters Main Street United Nations St. Mary Grammar School Paula Barnes Gloria Labranche Nancy House John Conroy Robert Caret Kathleen Kearney Margaret Merrill Norma Tke Partment Arthur Oldread Fire Department Charlies Hanson Castro U. S Air Force Missile Range Key West Associated Press DIG Down VOTE Coupé Advertising Council
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