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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1963

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Biddeford mayoral bid and Dirksen vote on test ban

Fortier, 66, of Biddeford announces bid for Democratic mayoral nomination citing need for strong administration and party unity. He cites W P A service and leadership deficits. In Washington, Everett Dirksen says he will vote for ratification of the limited nuclear test ban treaty, signaling bipartisan support and a projected two thirds vote with assurances from a presidential letter to Mansfield.

Fortier Dirkson Conrad T. Fortier Elm S&j Biddeford Washington Everett Dirksen Illinois Senate Kennedy Dirksen White House Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield U.S Everett M. Dirksen

Negroes Barred From Alabama Public Schools

Troopers under Gov. George Wallace barred African American students from public schools in Birmingham Mobile and Tuskegee despite federal desegregation. In Huntsville two first graders were admitted, marking the first element of desegregation in Alabama elementary schools. Citizens at several sites faced white jeers as orders were read and enforcement began with mimeographed notices.

Birmingham Ala George Wallace Mobile Tuskegee Alabama Huntsville Wallace Tuskeiv National Guard Ramsay Hich

Dillon Defends Federal Spending Amid Tax Cut Hope

Washington AP. Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon, a Republican, argues federal spending grew slower in the Kennedy era than in Eisenhower’s last three years. He cites defense and space as hard to judge. Dillon, ex-undersecretary of state, backs the tax cut bill expected to reduce about 11 billion dollars in income taxes. He seeks broader public support to push Congress, noting a Brookings report predicting a 1968 trade balance correction as overly optimistic on the trade side.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Kennedy Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Associated Press Dillon Eisenhower Brookings’ Institute

Chuckle Television Me dium Might Be Rare Or Well Done

A witty note on television as a medium, joking that what screens offer today is scarce in originality and quality, implying irony about production values and audience taste. The comment suggests television's evolving status and the humor of media culture.

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Kennedys Mark 10th Anniversary From Newport Wedding

President and Mrs Kennedy celebrate ten years since their Newport wedding, a union that joined Boston politics and high society. From the 1953 ceremony at St Marys church to a three hour reception for 1400 guests, the event fused social, political and diplomatic worlds.

United States Kennedys Newport Fitzgeralds Boston Fashionable Palm Beach Fla Hyannis Port Mass Bouviers Lees Banking and Stock Exchange Southampton N.Y Page One Kennedy

Laos Plunged Into New Crisis

In Vientiane a clash between right wing and Pathet Lao forces left one Pathet Lao soldier dead and another wounded in a downtown firefight. The fighting began early today as tensions escalated, signaling a fresh Laos crisis amid Pathet Lao and anti Communist factions.

Vientiane Pathet Lao

Senate debate opens on limited nuclear test ban treaty

The historic Senate debate on the limited nuclear test ban treaty formally opens as President Kennedy chairs a White House conference with Democratic and Republican leaders. The piece notes the wartime marriage of Kennedy and Bouvier and marks their anniversary, while Gulf public schools in four Alabama cities plan desegregated reopenings and Wallace vows to press his anti desegregation stance.

Foreign Relations Committee Senate Times J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Kennedy White House John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Alabama Wallace School Integration International

Saco Referendum Vote Forecast in Central Areas

Early voting in the Saco sewer project referendum suggests high interest in central and river wards. Ward 7 and Ward 4 show over 50 votes each while Wards 2, 5, and 6 are under 30, with Wards 1 and 3 just over 30. Total turnout around 2,000. last municipal election was about 3,700. If the $300,000 bond passes, construction may begin Nov 13 in the uptown area costing over $1.2 million, with 80 percent funded by state and federal governments.

Saco Ferry Road Clifford A. Purvis

Saco Jaycees Campaign for Sewer Referendum

The Saco Jaycees toured all parts of the city on Saturday passing out literature and balloons urging residents to vote today on the sewer referendum. The fire truck loan by the Sanford Junior Chamber of Commerce aided their outreach.

Saco Saco Jaycees Sanford Junior Chamber of Com

Food Is Rushed To Brazil Fire Victims

U S supplies rushed to about 300000 homeless refugees fleeing four days of forest fires in Parana. Powdered milk cornmeal and flour flown in while Peace Corps teams treat the injured. President Goulart calls for all-out relief. $1 million in federal funds released.

U.S Brazil Rio DE Janeiro United States Parana Argentina U.S. Peace Corps U.S. Food For Peace Program Joao Goulart

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