Eisenhower challenges Khrushchev to join disarmament talks
President Eisenhower urged the Soviet Union to resume immediate disarmament negotiations with a goal of scrapping all nuclear weapons under UN inspection. He called for peaceful change led by the United Nations and proposed food for peace programs and aid to developing nations. The General Assembly listened as Khrushchev wore earphones, with Tito and Castro among the audience.
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Africa
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Yugoslavia
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Fidel Castro
Governor's Council Holds Open Session in Augusta
Contracts total more than half a million dollars were approved by Gov Reed and the Executive Council. The largest, 472743 with Gerard Construction Co for Pineland Hospital at Pownal, plus 61277 with C Galli and Sons to renovate Saco Armory. Justice Donald W. Webber sworn in for term as associate justice of Maine Supreme Court. Education Department requests a 1000 transfer to
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Donald W. Webber
Auburn
Maine Supreme Court
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Maine Politicians Campaign Across the State
The Associated Press reports on campaign stops in Maine with lawmakers and candidates touting policy positions. Rep James C Oliver accuses Nixon era policies of under nourishment citing recession risks while Gov Reed promotes outdoor recreation as cash value and cultural asset. Rep Frank Coffin and Sen Margaret Chase Smith urge farm and national security measures as Democrat John C Donovan and Republican Peter A Garland tour for votes with job and education pledges.
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National Conference On State Parks
Maine
Frank M. Coffin
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Peter A. Garland
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South Portland
Interior decoration joke on average man’s taste
A lighthearted quip traces interior style to a square meal and jokes about common male aesthetics. The caption credits Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp. and plays on dining room as decor.
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Fea. Corp
Plane Crash Near Okinawa Kills 29 Marines
A four engine U.S. Marine transport plane with 29 aboard crashed into the sea 180 miles southeast of Okinawa. A U S destroyer renewed the search and reported no survivors. The DC six Marine aircraft carried 23 passengers and six crew from Atsugi Japan to Subic Point Philippines after an engine fire and ditching. Commander Crosby said Oriskany reported many bodies in life jackets and the Perkins was gathering them.
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Golden Girl Diane Harris Found Dead in Texas
Houston police awaited autopsy results to determine the cause of death of Diane Harris known as the Golden Girl of Care Society. Her nude body was found in her Houston apartment with Dr William W McClellan and two lawyers present. Chester Brew claimed Harris as his daughter Mary Lou. Harris had been a material witness in the Mickey Jelke vice case in New York in 1953.
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Egypt
Rumor Ted Williams To Become Sox Part Owner
Boston reports Ted Williams will return to the Red Sox as a part time outfielder and pinch hitter in 1961 and receive a gift of Red Sox stock from owner Tom Yawkey, becoming part owner. The claim cites a close source. Williams and Yawkey did not comment.
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Teachers To Get Briefing On Politics
Maine teachers will hear political figures advise involvement in politics at the Maine Teachers Convention in Portland October 6 and 7. Rep. Frank Coffin, candidate for governor, and ex-Senator Owen Brewster will participate in an Institute on the Teacher as Citizen with moderator Mrs. Lucile Ellison of Washington, D. C.
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Portland
Frank M. Coffin
U. S
Owen Brewster
Lucile Ellison
Washington, D. C
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Commission For the Defense of Democracy
Alumnae Officers Elected at St Joseph High School
Alumnae of St Joseph High School elected officers in a recent meeting. Re-elected were Mrs Royal Chretien president Miss Bernadette Potvin treasurer Mrs Joseph Doherty secretary and Miss Theresa Clark dues collector. New vice president is Miss Joan Kearney and new executive council members include Mrs Roland Beaudoin Miss Lucille Dubois Miss Laurier Garon Mrs Paul Camire Miss Paulette Gendron Mrs Sandra Binette and Miss Madeleine Bolduc.
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Fugitive Sought in Coors Death Kidnapping
Adolph Coors III was abducted from Denver and killed with two gunshot wounds. An FBI report indicates he died before a ransom note to his family was delivered. No contact was made with the kidnapper. the FBI withdraws from the case though the search continues.
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Khrushchev Faces Setback at U.N. Speeches
Nikita Khrushchev moves on the U.N. stage to outline his peace plan and Soviet aims amid skeptical Western and nonaligned voices. Observers say his balcony performance and Cuba ally Fidel Castro reveal a shared belief they speak for the people, potentially harming broad appeal and complicating a durable peace effort.
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Convict Flees Prison To See Dead Son
Roland Lopez a 27 year old robber escaped from Chino Prison to attend the funeral of his stepson Joseph five. He stood by the grave with detectives and thanked them before being returned to custody. The escape carries a sentence from one year to life.
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