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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1961

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Spaulding Case Continued In Maine Murder Trial

The case against Richard Spaulding 19 of Arundel for the murder of Mrs Eulalie McKenney storekeeper was continued until September 25 by Judge Thomas Reagan in Kennebunk Municipal court. Spaulding held without bail after no plea to the warrant was accepted.

Richard Spaulding Arundel Eulalie McKenney Thomas Reagan Kennebunk Reagan Spaulding York County Sebago Lake Station

Reinforcements Rushed To UN Katanga Troops

Civil conflict deepens in Katanga as U.N. forces endure heavy casualties and reassess, with Elisabethville Jadotville and Kamina as main fronts. Katangan troops attack, U.N. relief columns blocked, Irish battalion under siege. Tshombe remains at large in Elisabethville amid intensified exchanges.

Katanga Leopoldville the Congo U.N United Nations Moise Tshombe Elisabethville Jadotville Kamina Conor Cruise O'Brien Radio Free Tshombe Vaue

Talking Ball to Land on Moon in Ranger Plan

US plans a white 25 inch talking ball as part of the Ranger project to land on the moon next year if possible. The device will test surface hardness, chemicals, and meteorite impacts while cameras radar and a seismometer relay data.

Newport Beach Calif United States James D. Burke Project Ranger U.S. Space Agency Burke Moon Ford Aeronutronic

Penny: Merchants more ethical now, says J C Penney

New York AP J C Penney nearing 86 reflects on six decades in business. He argues ethics have risen, cites Golden Rule origin of his stores, and laments discounting while praising opportunity today for aspiring merchants. Penney recalls starting poor in Kemmerer Wyoming and building a billion-dollar chain with value in every sale.

New York J. C. Penney Penney Penney Building Kemmerer Wyo

They Say You Can’t Take It With You Travel Joke

A light humor note jokes about traveling without belongings. It credits Gen Fea Corp and playfully contrasts the saying you cannot take things with you with the idea of moving without them.

Gen Fea. Corp

Esther Hurricane Esther Moves Toward U S Coastline

The U S Weather Bureau issued an advisory on hurricane Esther. At 5 am EST it centered near 22.6 N 60.2 W about 500 miles northeast of San Juan and 725 miles south south east of Bermuda moving west north west at 15 mph. Winds near 130 mph with 135 mile radius of hurricane force to the north. Residents along the Atlantic seaboard urged to monitor advisories for Sunday night or Monday as swells and heavy surf affect coastal areas.

Miami Fla U.S. Weather Bureau Esther San Juan Puerto Rico Bermuda Leeward Islands Atlantic Seaboard United States

Hapless Student Is First Customs Victim

Brian Thompson of Pittsburgh became one of the first Americans affected by new customs rules aiming to curb spending abroad. He faced a $15 duty for goods exceeding the $100 duty-free limit, leaving him only $3. The policy, effective Sept 9, seeks to reduce the balance of payments deficit and would be enforced by requiring longer stays and limited duty-free imports.

New York Brian Thompson Pittsburgh United States Thompson Munich Germany Kennedy America U.S Canada Mexico Treasury

New Trade Policy Boon To Textile Field

POLAND SPRING AP As istant Commerce Secretary Hick man Price Jr says a new US trade policy rejects both free trade and protectionism. The policy, already set in the Geneva agreement and with Japan, keeps imports near 1961 levels for the year ending June 30 1962. Price notes opening the market aided foreign economies postwar but is no longer needed for Japan Hong Kong and Western Europe. President Charles F Phillips Bates College urged withholding aid from socialist-leaning nations and stressed Latin American aid requires budget balance better roads ports schools tax reform and widespread land ownership.

Poland Hickman Price Jr Price Japan Hong Kong Europe Charles F. Phillips Bates College U.S Phillips

Old Georgetown U Plans Rathskeller Near Campus

Washington AP reports Old Georgetown University to sponsor a student rathskeller with beer, coffee shop, dining room and terrace. Rev T Byron Collins says the tavern supports proper atmosphere for relaxation. Neighbors, including attorney Charles R. Richey, oppose due to proximity to a parochial school and the church President Kennedy attends.

Washington Georgetown University T. Byron Collins Father Collins Georgetown Stupretzers Charles R. Richey Richey Rathskeller Kennedy

Sonic boom near Las Vegas tied to underground test

In Las Vegas a sonic boom sparked by an airplane breaking the sound barrier confused residents after an underground nuclear test near the proving ground. The test blast was muffled underground and not heard locally, while officials traced a supersonic craft and radio reports sparked by leaks without confirmation.

United States Kennedy Nevada Las Vegas Nev Proving Ground Air Force AEC

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St. Joseph Parish Hall Pat Angers Fernande Bosse Suzanne Shevenell Lorraine Belair Sharon Murphy Patricia Harris Joan Bourdeau Vivian Audie Lucille Dionne Priscille Picard Loyce Addorio Lucille Women’s Golf Association Biddeford-Saco Country Club J. P. Murphy Biddeford Richard Sawtelle Edward G. Farrell, Jr Bernard's Millinery Juilette and Yvonne Gift Shoppe Pearla Tapley Marshall Saco Staid Old Georgetown U St. Andre High School Connie Casavant Carol Vadnais Noella Boutin Claire Nadeau Priscille Grenier Journal NEWS of the
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