Divergent views on Allagash region plan debated
Speakers in Augusta urged preservation of northern Maine's Allagash as a Rankin Rapids dam threat looms. The NRC favored a wilderness strip and protection, while landowner group seeks continued timbering with recreation. A Rankin Rapids dam could end the Allagash in its present form if federal choices are not taken.
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Augusta
Maine
Legislative Research Subcommittee
Rankin Rapids
St. John River
Wilderness
Fish & Game
Roland H. Cobb
U. S. Interior
Udall
Cobb
Kennedy
The
Natural Resources Council, Inc
NRC
John Maines
Bangor
Association For Multiple Use of
Maine Timberlands
Maines
Allagash
Allafash
Mariner 2 Becomes Satellite of the Sun En Route to Venus
Pasadena AP reports Mariner 2 has been captured by solar gravity and will orbit the sun for years. The 447 pound probe will pass Venus on December 14 at about 9,000 miles distance, its instruments turned off after 30 minutes to end its scientific life.
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Pasadena
Calif
Venus
Mariner 2
Jet Propulsion Lab
Oratory
Space
Earth
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Tariff Commission to rule on 85 cent textile tax
The US Tariff Commission will announce its recommendations to President Kennedy on imposing an 85 cents per pound surtax on imported textiles. Textile insiders expect a 3-2 vote against the levy, with Tokyo officials said to have learned the panel will oppose the surtax. Kennedy will have about a month to decide, and must explain to Congress if he rejects the panel’s advice.
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Washington
US Tariff Commission
Kennedy
United States
Commission
Tokyo
Tariff Commission
Department of Agriculture
Department
Congress
Soblen Poisoning Delays U.S. Deportation Flight
Dr. Robert A. Soblen, age 61, reportedly took barbiturates minutes before boarding a Pan American jet to New York, collapsing en route to the plane at London’s airport. He was rushed to Hillingdon Hospital in serious condition, with doctors reporting barbiturate overdose. Soblen, a former spy in wartime secrets to the Soviet Union, had earlier attempted self harm and has faced lengthy U.S. imprisonment.
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London
Robert A. Soblen
United States
Home Office
Soblen
Hillingdon Hospital
New York
Britain
Soviet note hardens Berlin stance in bitter message
Western officials in Washington recall a sharp Soviet note criticizing four power talks on Berlin and urging a German treaty to end occupation in West Berlin. Khrushchev may be ready to sign with East Germany, potentially constraining West Berlin supply routes and denying Western rights.
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Washington
Berlin
Trol
State Department
U. S
Khrushchev
East Germany
West Berlin
West Germany
Soviet Union
West Ber
Wall
Soviets Fail To Reach Mars And Venus In Space Flops
Washington reports that the Soviet Union failed in five of six Mars and Venus attempts, with the lone near success a Venus probe in 1961. Webb disclosed the failures in a letter to Senate and House space committees amid congressional critique of space criticism. Miller defended defense officials and Kennedy officials stated the United States has no program to place weapons in orbit, warning an arms race would not improve security.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Mars
Venus
U.S
America
Mariner
Earth
U S. Space Agency
Dis
Senate
House Space Committees
James FE. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Congress
Webb
George P. Miller
Calif
Miller
House Space Committee
House
Kennedy
United States
White House
Roswell L. Gilpatric
Employment Nearing 70 Million Mark in U S
Washington reports August job figures show a rise to 69,762,000 employed, the highest on record, with unemployment not dropping as fast and the civilian labor force expanding by over 100,000 to about 74 million. Experts call for retraining of workers displaced by automation as the government pushes new programs.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
U.S
Labor Department
Wallace
Seymour Wolfbein
Reed Hancock clash over governor's helicopter use
Augusta AP report says Gov. Reed defends using a National Guard helicopter for four agricultural fair visits on Labor Day as official business while Democratic chair Hancock labels the trip a political campaign swing. Hancock vows a formal Air Force complaint if reimbursement is not made, and cites regulations about official use of federal equipment. Reed maintains past statements about following the Guard rule.
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Augusta
Reed
National Guard
Owen L. Hancock
Hancock
Air
Fish and Game Department
Adjt
Edwin W. Heywood
Uneasy Peace Hits Algiers Amid Civil Conflict
Algiers quieted briefly after renewed fighting that reportedly killed or wounded about 100. Deputy Premier Ahmed Ben Bella toured front lines to end clashes at three roadblocks violating a cease-fire. Heavy fighting centered at Aumale with about 40 soldiers killed, while clashes occurred near Orleansville and Berrouahia. Leaders prepared for a more permanent settlement and possible election of Algeria’s first National Assembly within 10 days.
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Algiers
Algeria
Ahmed Ben -Bella
Ben Bella
Aumale
Orleansville
Berrouahia
Houari Boumedienne
Wilayas
Si Hassan
Wilaya 4
Worthing Named To Post To Replace Deschambault
Worthing to replace Deschambault as Gardiner Municipal Court associate judge was withdrawn after ineligibility found. Ralph M. Clark already serves as associate judge. new law restricts municipal judges until District Court established. Council confirms local officials and reappointments including Kilroy to Maine Port Authority and Collins and Davis to state boards.
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Worthing
Deschambault
Harry Baulch
Robert Williams
Frank H. Totman
Baulch
Houston
Saco
Dinsmore
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