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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1960

Page

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End To Jet Vapor Trails Discovered

BEDFORD Mass Vapor trails once signaling high altitude U S Air Force jets have been eliminated after more than five years of Aerophysics Laboratory research at Hanscom Field The breakthrough by USAF Geophysics Research Directorate and Air Research and Development Command ends a wartime bane of air crews and is reported as a solved issue (Continued on Page Two).

Bedford Mass U. S. Air Force Usaf Geophysics Research Directorate Air Research and Development Command Air Force Aerophysics Laboratory L. G Hanscom Field

Cuba Retaliates Against America Over Travel Restrictions

Fidel Castro’s regime imposed tight limits on U S Ambassador Philip Bonsal in Havana in response to U S curbs on the Cuban prime minister’s New York travel. Militia seized three American banks and ordered the expulsion of a U S Embassy secretary as relations worsen before Castro’s United Nations trip.

Havana Fidel Castro U. S Philip Bonsal U. N. General Assembly Casto New York Castro Marjorie Lennox Mario Nordic Mary Robert Vedado Bonsal Roa General Assembly United States

Missing Tourists Reported In Russia Case

Mrs. Harvey C. Bennett of Bath reports her 26 year old husband and Mark Kaminski 27 of Ann Arbor missing after traveling to Russia as escorted tourists on July 27. They were to return Sept 1 but have not been heard from since a letter Aug 19. The State Department and a Detroit tour organizer have not located them. Kaminski arranged the trip after receiving study scholarships from a Philadelphia institution. Bennett, a Korean War veteran, graduated in Russian art studies from UC Berkeley last January. The Bennets live in Bath with three children. Bennett once worked for the Oakland SPCA.

Bath Harvey C. Bennett State Department Mark Kaminski Ann Arbor Mich Bennett Russia United States Soviet Union Amernole Enterprises Detroit Kaminski Philadelphia University of California At Berkeley Bennets Stacy Calif Oakland Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Forrest C. Legard Maine

Zebra Bosses Day At Work In Springfield Incident

Mrs. Edna Smith was pushed by a zebra that escaped from an Eastern States Exposition crate and wandered into the John H Breck plant on Me Avenue. Truck drivers Irving Savage and Russell Kincaid chased it, looped a rope around its neck, and returned the animal to the exposition grounds as it drew blood on her neck and kicked her shins.

Springfield Mass Edna Smit West Springfield John H. Breck, Inc Avenue Irving Savage Russell Kincaid Breck

Chuckle Summer Explained in Light-Hearted Proverb

The saying links seasonal inertia from winter to summer, noting heat makes tasks seem harder while past cold paused them. The remark, attributed to Copr Gen. Fea. Corp., frames summer as a mirror of winter’s inaction.

Copr Gen Fea. Corp

Russians Begin Forced Exodus From Congo After Lumumba Disappearance

In Leopoldville Soviet and Czech diplomats are expelled after Mobutu seized power. Ambassador Yakovlev and staff depart as U.N. guards protect the Soviet exit. Reports on Patrice Lumumba's fate vary, with unconfirmed claims of arrest or death during attempts to leave.

Leopoldville The Congo Soviet Union Mikhail D. Yakovlev Joseph Kasavubu Joseph Virius Joseph Mobutu Lumumba Patrice Lumumba Yakovlev Kasai Katanga United Nations U.N Kasavubu Mr. Lumumba

Brothers Appeal Court Decision

Two Kennebunk brothers were sentenced by Judge Simon Soil in Biddeford municipal court after pleading guilty to assault and battery on a Biddeford businessman and a police officer. Robert Pierce, 22, appealed a $100 fine and 30 days in jail plus 30 days in default, with a further 30 days for the officer case. bail set at $500. Jack Pierce, 19, listed as Navy, appealed a $100 fine and 30 days in jail with 30 days in default. bail also set at $500.

Kennebunk Simon Soil Biddeford Robert Pierce Cole Street Wallace J. Desto Leo Cote Jack Pierce Navy Desto

Chou En Lai Claims U S Spies Held by China

Premier Chou En Lai told reporters that Dag Hammarskjold said two Americans held in China were spies, not POWs, and thus could not be helped by the United Nations. He named Joan Downey of Connecticut and Richard Fecteau of Massachusetts. An aide at the UN denied the charge.

United Nations Hammarskjold

Technicality delays larceny case in Gardiner court

In Gardiner Municipal Court a defense challenge over whether Trooper Bowley was properly sworn when filing the complaint delayed the larceny case against Alden French and Calvi Allen. Judge Chapman did not rule and continued the matter to later dates. the state noted a prima facie case exists. French, 22, Somerville, and Allen, 17, Gardiner, are charged with stealing two pocketbooks from a parked car at the Windsor Fair on Sept. 3 and remain free on bail.

Gardiner W Gardiner Paul F. Fitzpatrick Richard Bowley Whitfield Bowley Fitzpatrick Franklin G. Chapman Cal Alden M. French Somervill D Calvi T. Allen Windsor Fair

Bangor youths admit setting series of fires

In Bangor two boys aged 15 and 11 confessed to starting a string of fires. Most were stopped before causing major damage, though a barn fire caused about 5000 dollars in losses.

Bangor Joss

Garland renews charge of Oliver Hoffa link in Maine race

Republican Congressman candidate Peter A. Garland renewed his charge that Rep. James C. Oliver has full support from Jim Hoffa and his aides. Oliver defended his stance at a Yarmouth rally with Frank Coffin. Governor Reed urged changes to Maine’s minimum wage law to extend coverage and ease enforcement.

Garland Oliver-Hoffa Link Associated Press Peter A. Garland Congress James C. Oliver Jim Hoffa Bethel Teamsters Union Oliver Saco Jack Kennedy Hoffa Yarmouth Frank M. Coffin Coffin Maine Clinton A. Clauson Reed Clauson

United States to Launch 60-Foot Rocket For Radiation Belt Study

The National Academy of Sciences announces a series of 35 research rockets reaching up to 1,200 miles in altitude from Sept. 16 to 22. NASA will launch an Argo D8 carrying a recoverable nuclear emulsion experiment from Point Arguello, California.

Washington United States Pacific National Academy of Sciences U.S Academy Air Force Army National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Point Arguello Calif

York Beach Police Chief Denies Rampant Law Violations

York Beach Police Chief Arthur Perkins says claims of flagrant law violations are part of a plot to dry up the town. He notes more visitors this summer but defends local policing and cites need for more funds and better equipment. Gov Reed says state police could intervene if requested.

York Beach Arthur Perkins Perkins Anyather

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