Passage of Food Stamp Plan Drives Johnsons Security Push
President Johnson convened Democratic congressional leaders for an early White House review of legislative strategy as the food stamp program, signed last week, moves to aid needy families. The plan, expanding 43 counties, aims to replace surplus distributions with stamp purchases and forecasts rising federal costs from 25 to 200 million over four years. Johnson rested at his Texas ranch after addressing the Democratic National Committee in Atlantic City. Hubert Humphrey and Mrs Humphrey joined.
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Quiet Reigns After Philadelphia Raid
Philadelphia AP reports police raid quiets the riot torn North Philadelphia area. A 24 hour curfew remains and over 1,200 officers patrol the four square mile zone. Mayor Tate says the area is extremely quiet and monitors the situation. the raid targeted Muhammad's African Asian Cultural Center, two blocks from riot sites.
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Kennedy Set For New York Senate Nod In Party Push
AP reports New York Democrats poised to nominate Atty. Gen. Robert Kennedy for the Senate seat to oppose Kenneth B. Keating while in Michigan Republican and Democratic primaries test white backlash dynamics. Kennedy’s first elected office bid follows his cabinet tenure and family ties to New York. Barry Goldwater ends coast cruise and prepares to launch campaign in Prescott. Johnson returns to Washington ready for Detroit rally.
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Khanh Hopes to Return Soon as Saigon Braces
Ailing Premier Nguyen Khanh plans to resume duties within days after a period of calm in Saigon. U S envoy Taylor met Khanh at Dalat and said he would return to Saigon to lead the government. Viet Cong attacks west of Saigon killed six Vietnamese soldiers and wounded an American officer while student leaders warned of mass demonstrations over the National Assembly.
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Chuckle on improving living conditions in the country
A humorous note jokes that living conditions are improving so rapidly that humble beginnings for great men are vanishing. It attributes the quip to Cornelius Gen Fea Corp. with a light veteran tone and dated phrasing.
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AFL-CIO Leaders Weigh Campaign Policy Endorsement in DC
In Washington leaders of the AFL-CIO meet to consider political campaign policies with President Johnson expected to receive their endorsement. Barry Goldwater returns to the arena with a formal kickoff planned in two days. Detroit speculates on a near auto labor deal as unions hint at a possible gesture to Johnson.
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Augusts cold Portland record shocks weather data
Portland officials report August as the coldest month since records began in 1871 with an average temperature of 61.1 degrees well below the normal 66.8. September starts cooler, forecasters expect near normal highs in the 70s. Four daily minimums set records in Portland, two tied, with 46 on the 9th and 41 on the 10th among others.
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Reed Probes Sugar Beet Plant Plans in Maine
Gov. John H. Reed pressed Great Western Sugar Corp. of Denver to confirm plans for a $17 million refinery in Aroostook County Maine. He cited University of Maine studies claiming sugar beets can be profitably grown in Maine and noted 175 farmers backed the project with a telegram of support amid reports of indefinite postponement. University agronomists were to meet Great Western officials in Denver to address beet yields and feasibility.
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Pepperell Buys CMP Steam Plant
Pepperell Mfg Co announced it will buy Central Maine Power Co steam plant on Factory Island. No price released. Bernard Brady said a letter of intent was signed. Pearl will use the plant to manufacture steam for Biddeford mills with no operational changes except staffing by company personnel. Central Maine will remove unused turbines. The plant currently employs nine workers. Present at the meeting were representatives from Central Maine Power and Pepperell, including Brady and Waterhouse Spencer and Carroll.
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Howard Morrison
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Stickney Will Appeal Made In Maine Probate Case
The Stickney estate litigation continues as Atty. Theophilus A. Fitianides appeals to the Maine Supreme Court from Justice Rudman’s dismissal of the York County Probate Court disallowance of Dr. Laura Black Stickney’s 1960 will. The will, made during illness at Biddeford Trust Hospital, left land and hospital property to Richard Stickney and Marion Stickney with funds in trust for their children. it named Fitianides executor and bequeathed securities to him for grandchildren. Rudman ruled the 1960 instrument was not legally executed, citing witness testimony as incredulous and findings of misrepresentation and undue influence. The appeal seeks to overturn that decision and review Rudman’s conclusions.
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Miss Currie
Canal National Bank
Portland
Chrysler UAW Near Agreement Rumors Grow In Detroit
Speculation rose in Detroit that Chrysler Corp and the United Auto Workers may be closer to a contract than UAW President Walter Reuther indicated. Analysts cite Reuther’s Labor Day Detroit visit and his threat to strike Chrysler if terms aren’t met, while Chrysler and other Big Three spokesmen call their offers generous and the best ever offered.
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Got seat belts You bet Always buckle your belt
A safety PSA notes that four out of every five auto accidents occur within 25 miles of home. It urges always using seat belts and warns against betting the odds. Motivated by a joint effort with the Advertising Council and the National Safety Council, the message stresses consistent restraint.
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