Tough Civil Rights Bill Killed By House Group
Washington AP report says a tough civil rights bill drafted by a judiciary subcommittee failed 19 15 in the House Judiciary Committee. President Kennedy then supported a milder compromise with Republicans to gain passage. The White House discussed a plan creating a fair employment practices commission but without the enforcement powers of the subcommittee bill, and retail stores may be exempt from public facility provisions. Continued on page two.
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Washington
Administration
Mittee
Keen Naceced
Athare
Kennedy
Congress
Pecorwe
Vunsao Velue
White House
Republican House
Judiciary Committee
Space Flight Being Prepared for Gemini Mission at Cape Canaveral
The 90 foot Titan 2 rocket is moved to launch complex 19 as workmen begin unloading and prepping for a first unmanned Gemini flight. Engineers seek to test compatibility, temperature, pressure, guidance, and orbital precision while addressing pogo-like vibration between 90 and 140 seconds after launch. Titan 2 modifications include engine redesigns and cleaner second stage fuel orifices to curb vibration.
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Cape Canaveral
Fila
Titan 2
Airell Gemini Launch Division
John G. Albert
Albert
Botulism Scare Triggers 20000 Great Lakes Layoffs
The botulism scare shuts down operations and prompts about 20,000 layoffs in the Great Lakes commercial fishing sector as industry groups meet with federal officials in Washington to restore consumer confidence. Seven deaths linked to smoked fish from the region prompt FDA to clarify warnings, with California pulling Great Lakes smoked fish and Dornbos Grand Haven pausing operations pending review.
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Detroit
Great Lakes
Great Lakes Area
Washington
Michigan
Tennessee
Alabama
Federal Food and Drug Administration
FDA
John L. Harvey
California
H. J. Dornbos & Bros
Grand Haven
Mich
David Price
Dornbos
Women Drive On Either Side of Road Chuckle
A lighthearted item notes that women can drive as well as men and do so on either side of the road, reflecting a humorous take on driving skills and gender roles.
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Copr
Gen
Fea
Corp
Farrington declares district 4 council bid at Old Orchard Beach
William F. Farrington of 9 Cookman Ave announces his candidacy for Old Orchard Beach District 4 council seat. Nomination papers issued as incumbent William Mullen runs for at large post in December. Farrington, a 1949 high school graduate, Marine Academy graduate, and Thornton Academy teacher, has Navy Reserve service and prior town posts.
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Old Orchard Beach
William F. Farrington
Cookman Ave
William Mullen
Alexander Pike
Farrington
Maine Maritime Academy
University of Maine
Department of Social Studies
Thornton Academy
Saco
Naval Reserve
Reed Lifts Ban In Maine Woods As Ginny Rains Soak State
Gov Reed lifted hunting, smoking and outdoor fire bans in Maine as Hurricane Ginny drenched woodlands with rain and snow. Forester Wilkins noted six inches atop Mount Bigelow. Crews cleared fallen branches. power outages occurred. a branch damaged a Biddeford home and wires on Elm Street. One fishing vessel sank east of Portland. inland, southern Maine saw rain and northern areas snow. Augusta received about three inches of snow.
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Maine
Augusta
Reed
Ginny
Austin H. Wilkins
Wilkins
Mount Bigelow
Western Avenue
Biddeford
Elm
South Streets
George Friary
Biddeford City
Portland
Howler Heading To Sea
Hurricane Ginny strengthens off eastern Long Island with 95 mph winds at its center and gale warnings spread to Eastport Maine. The Weather Bureau cancels New England coast watch and Long Island flood advisory as center nears Nantucket. heavy rain eases regional drought while bans on burning are eased.
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New York
Ginny
Long Island
Iday
Weather Bureau
New England
Nantucket
Eastport
Maine
Vatican Council votes to include Mary in church schema
Vatican City AP reports the council narrowly approved adding a separate Mary document to a broader schema on the Roman Catholic Church. The vote followed a long debate on Marian emphasis versus unity with Protestants and set the Marian topic within the De Ecclesia schema.
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Vatican City
Vatican Ecumenical Council
Mary
de Ecclesia
Break At Saco Nets $400 Sum
John Binette proprietor reports a break in his Texaco station at 51 Elm Street Saco during the night. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window after removing an outside screen. The cash register was broken open with about 400 dollars in bills missing and 35 to 40 dollars in coins left behind. Two twenty dollar bills were found on the floor. Police checked the office at 2 a.m. and found it in order. Fingerprints are being taken and leads followed by officers.
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Texaco
Elm Street
Saco
John Binette
Richard Nason
Robert Foran
Nason
Auto Makers Report Strong Nine Month GM Profits
NEW YORK AP Dazzling profit figures flow from Detroit automakers with GM leading after nine months ended Sept 30. GM earned 1.086 billion dollars, 3.79 a share, on 11.681 billion in sales, hinting at a record year. Chrysler and Ford also reported robust results, triggering expectations of dividends or stock splits as directors meet in New York.
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New York
Detroit
General Motors Corp
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Wall Street
Kennedy works with Republicans on civil rights bill pace
President Kennedy negotiates with key Republicans to craft a civil rights program that could be too ambitious for quick passage in Congress. Senate opens probe into Robert G. Baker’s dealings after his resignation as Senate Democratic leader. A Republican asks for inside details on a German beauty linked to Washington figures. Gemini space program readies unmanned launch. U.S. automakers keep strong output as GM posts nine month record.
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Kennedy
Congress
Senate
Robert G. Baker
Washington
Labbe Seeks Biddeford Police Commission Post
Former Biddeford officer Henry W. Labbe announced his candidacy for the city police commission this morning. Labbe of 8 Taylor Street joins Frederic Deschambeault on the ticket, born in Biddeford, educated in local schools, and owner of a taxi business. He is married to Phyliss Morris and has a Biddeford High School freshman son.
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Biddeford
Police Commission
Henry W. Labbe
Taylor St
Frederic Deschambeault
Labbe
Arundel
Phyliss M. Morris
Biddeford High School
Decision On Saco Zoning Case Awaited
Hearing on the complaint against the Saco Zoning Appeals Board ended in York County Superior Court with decision reserved. Fred A. Fitanides sought a variance to build a tenting and trailer park on a 17 acre tract near Portland and Cascade Roads. Witnesses argued safety and property value impacts as defense testimony paused awaiting briefs.
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Alfred
Saco Zoning Appeals Board
James Reid
York County Superior Court
Fred A. Fitanides
Manchester
Conn
Saco
Fitanides
Appeals Board
Portland Road
Cascade Road
Leo Charest
Biddeford Realtor
Real Es
Robert N. Cyr
Mayo Camp
George Brickates
Arthur M. Emmons
Adelbert Jakeman
Ocean Park
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Solange Demers
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Monitor
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Eva Desautels
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St. Francis College
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Guild
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John G. Clancy
St. Joseph's College
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Raymond Letellier
Electrolux
Joseph Durfee
Beach
Howler
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Melbourne Means
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