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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1961

Page

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African leader urges Kennedy Khrushchev talks after Moscow test

Kwame Nkrumah opened the nonaligned nations conference urging a Kennedy Khrushchev meeting and pledging Accra as a venue. Delegates criticized Soviet plans and focused on Berlin and nuclear tests, with Nasser condemning Moscow’s resumption of tests. (Continued on Page Two)

Russia Kennedy Khrushchev Moscow Nkrumah Fri Accra Berlin Soviet Union Gamal Nasser United Arab Republic Nasser U.N Neval Dag Hammarskjold America Arthur H. Dean White House Dean Geneva Unites State Britain London

Government reduces water in smoked ham under federal rule

Secretary Freeman ends the Benson policy allowing moisture up to 10 percent in federally inspected smoked pork. The ruling aligns inspected processors with non inspected producers and follows consumer hearings showing broad opposition. The change takes effect 30 days after Federal Register publication.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman Freeman Ezra Taft Benson Benson Eisenhower Federal Register

Sailor Requests Fresh Sales Talk at Recruiting Office

A sailor entering the recruiting office asks for renewed sales talk to lift his spirits, signaling frustration with the recruitment pitch. The scene reflects wartime morale and outreach efforts of the Gen. Fea. Corp.

Gen Fea. Corp

Kennedy expected to decide on resuming U S nuclear tests

Washington reports that Russia's nuclear test blast pushes President Kennedy toward a decision to resume American nuclear testing early next week. Administrators hint at loosening secrecy on the arsenal to better show atomic strength and military aims amid cold war tensions.

Washington Russia Kennedy U.S United States

George Perkins Retiring After 38 Years With Biddeford Saco Transit

George Perkins, a veteran bus driver with Biddeford and Saco Transit, retires today after 38 years of service starting in 1923. He witnessed trolley to bus transitions, helped the aged and handicapped, and served under Stride family leadership while active in local politics. He lives at 43 Foss Street with wife Lucy Burke and children Perley Elisabeth and Thomas.

George Perkins Biddeford and Saco Walter Tufts, Jr Sidney Palmer Biddeford Old Orchard Beache Perkins Foss Street Stride J. Burton Stride Richard J. Stride George Precourt Progressive Party Lucy Burke Perley Eliabeth Thomas Puritan Alfred Street Main Street Beach Street Old Orchard Road Old Orchard Beach Square

Speculation on Russia Nuclear Test Sparks Debate

Washington reports Russia’s latest nuclear blast described as intermediate range by the White House. U S experts say the event tests components for very large warheads while Dr Ralph Lapp links it to potential steps toward a super warhead for Minuteman missiles. He notes U S spy assets amid claims Moscow may shift to smaller ICBMs with a super warhead.

Washington Russia Khrushchev White House U.S Lapp Samos Minuteman Atlas Titan

No Journal On Monday Labor Day Observance

The Biddeford Saco Journal will not publish on Labor Day Monday. Business offices will be closed all day.

Biddeforad- Saco Journal

Labor Day Holiday Closes Local Services in Biddeford and Saco

Labor Day weekend closes local shops banks and offices in Biddeford Saco and Pepperell Manufacturing. Post offices closed on Monday with limited mail. state liquor stores shut Monday. schools set to open 1961 62 Wednesday. extra police patrols to curb accidents as visitors head home.

Biddeford Saco Saco- Lowell Pepperell Manufacturing Company Biddeford-Seco Journal Biddeford Seco Liquor Commission

Goulart Poised To Take Over As Brazil President

João Goulart moved toward assuming Brazil's presidency amid reports he would govern with limited powers under a parliamentary system. Supporters welcomed him in Porto Alegre as Congress debated the plan while military chiefs warned they would not accept him.

Goulart Brazil Rio DE Janeiro Joao Uruguay Porto Alegre Rio Grande Do Sul Brasilia Cunha Mello Senate Congress Janio Quadros United States Moura Andrade Red China Quadros Paris Montevideo

Investigation Continues Into TWA Constellation Crash

Federal and Civil Aeronautics Board teams sift through debris and records to determine how the Trans World Airlines Constellation crashed near Hinsdale after taking off from Midway Airport. Officials cite a tail section 200 to 300 feet from the wreckage and note no proof of in air explosion.

Chicago Trans World Airlines Melvin N. Gough Civil Aeronautics Board Gough Hinsdale Midway Airport U.S Federal Aviation Agency Midway N. FE. Halaby FAA Melvin Gough CAB

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