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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1960

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Kennedy Hits Back At Nixon in Denver Speech

Senator Kennedy accused Vice President Nixon of misreading public unease about the nation's drift and prestige. He warned he could lose the election if his view is wrong and echoed Nixon's criticism of Kennedy's call for stronger national effort. Continued on Page Two.

Denver Colo Sengos F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Massachusetts Nixon Kennedy Itis

UN לעצ Katanga forces given leeway in Katanga unrest

United Nations field commanders in Leopoldville were authorized to intervene if needed to quell clashes between Katanga troops and Baluba rebels in Katanga Province. The measures loosened orders to fire only in self defense as U.N. forces seek to maintain order amid rising violence, with the situation described as uncertain and dangerous.

Leopoldville The Congo United Nations Katanga Moise Tshombe U.N U.N. Com

Tito as Enigma in Cold War Talks at UN

Associated Press analyst William L. Ryan portrays President Tito of Yugoslavia at the United Nations as a neutral yet Soviet-tilting figure. The article suggests Tito could serve as a bridge between Moscow and Washington amid Congo and Cuba crises, highlighting his complex stance and potential value to Moscow in a shifting Cold War landscape.

William L. Ryan Associated Press United Nations N. Y Nikita Khrushchev Andrei A. Gromyko U.N. General Assembly Tito Yugoslavia Congo Khrusnchev Red Assembly Communist Stalin Moscow Hungary Khrushchev Aene Soviet Union United States

Red China Bid for U.N. Seat Faces Likely Rebuff

United States expects steer­ing committee to sidestep the seating issue for another year avoiding a long General Assembly debate. Seven of the 21 steering panel reportedly oppose bypassing debate with the Soviet Union Bulgaria Romania Ceylon Yugoslavia Iraq and Ireland among those voting against. India shifts effort to Peiping while border tensions persist.

United Nations N.Y China U.N United States General Assembly Soviet Union Bulgaria Romania Ceylon Yugoslavia Iraq Ireland India Peiping Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Red China

Chuckle Claims Hard Day at Office Shown by Wife

Capt. Gen. Fea. Corp. executive returns home to a weary look as his wife jokes that the office crowd endured a rough day. The quip hints at a busy or stressful workplace without detailing specific events.

Nixon Crafts Farm Vote Pitch Ahead of Plowing Contest

Vice President Richard M. Nixon finalized a draft program aimed at wooing Midwestern farmers. Speaking in Decatur Illinois and en route to Rockford Nixon argued against enduring government controls and urged giving farmers a fair share of national prosperity ahead of the National Plowing Contest in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Kennedy countered with a six point plan promoting full parity for farmers.

NIXON Richard M. Nixon Midwest Sioux Falls S. D Decatur Ill Illinois Rockford John F. Kennedy Kennedy Rockford BP Motor

Khrushchev to UN with disarmament plan and war risks

Khrushchev presents the United Nations with a three stage disarmament program and calls for immediate end to colonies. He accuses President Eisenhower of risking World War III over aerial intelligence and denounces U2 spy flights as aggressive. The speech follows a sharp UN General Assembly session with attacks on the U.S. and comments on colonial areas. Corollary price trends show August CPI stable at 126.6 with expected uptick. factory earnings declined slightly though spendable earnings rose versus 1959 benchmarks.

United Nations N. Y Nikita S. Khrushchev Eisenhower Khrushchev U.N. General Assembly United States U.S Soviet Union

Boston judge dies after morals case jury charging

Superior Court Judge David G. Nagle aged 59 collapsed and died today in the judges lobby shortly after charging a jury in a morals case. The unexpected death creates a sudden pause in the court's proceedings as officials review the incident.

Boston Superior Court David G. Nagle

Which Johnson Do You Want? Wells School Johnsons Named

A humorous local piece lists multiple Johnsons connected to Wells schools. It notes Melville H. Johnson superintendent Ernest W. Johnson principal Raymond A. Johnson math teacher and Pauline Johnson, wife of Raymond, plus their son Mark. It also mentions Stanley E. Johnson on the School Planning committee as Wells plans expansion.

Mr. Johnson Wells High School Mr. Johnsons Melville H. Johnson Union Two Ernest W. Johnson Wells Raymond A. Johnson Johnson Pauline Johnson Mark Johnson Stanley E. Johnson Johnsons

Jeffersons Wall of Separation Phrase Examined

A AP article notes Jefferson’s informal Danbury letter and the famous wall of separation phrase. It traces it through constitutional references to religion, the First Amendment debates, and early state churches, ending with the notion of government actions vs beliefs.

New York Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Congress Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Maryland South Carolina America Lord Baltimore Jsepars Danbury, Conn Baptist Association

Student Press honors St Andre high school paper Highlights

The St Andre high school newspaper Highlights received yesterday’s Student Press Association award for 1959 60 contest excellence in editorial news coverage feature and makeup. Officials from Tulsa Oklahoma selected the paper from 35000 entries as Rev Sister Mary Amabilis presented to the staff pictured with editors and reporters Elaine Farrell Priscille Vigneault Carol Harry Claire Fecteau Jeanne Verrier Georgette Lambert Joanne Marchand Cecile Elie.

Student Press Association St. Andre Tulsa Okla Mary Amabilis Association Elaine Farrell Priscille Vigneault Carol Harry Claire Fecteau Jeanne Verrier Georgette Lambert Joanne Marchand Cecile Elie Reinette Martin

Hutchinson Re-signs as Reds Manager for 1961 Season

Freddie Hutchinson, age 41, today signed a contract to continue as manager of the Cincinnati Reds in 1961. Hutchinson has led the club since July 8, 1959, after taking over managerial duties midseason.

Hutchinson Cincinnati Freddie Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds

Powers Denies U2 Was Shot Down in Soviet Letter

Francis Gary Powers published in Pravda denies telling his father the U2 was not shot down by a Soviet rocket at 68 000 feet. He says he will return home after serving his espionage sentence and hopes to not serve the full 10 years.

Moscow Francis Gary Powers Pravda Powers New York Times New York Oliver W. Powers

London Earning Name Of Naughty Europe Capital

London with over 1,000 stripteasers in 200 clubs is labeled Europe’s naughtiest capital after a law cleared streets of prostitutes. Private clubs in Stephney host many millionaires and even MPs while gambling bills threaten more risqué entertainment. The Churches' Council on Gambling warns of social unease as Britain moves toward baccarat and roulette legality.

London Europe Stephney Council On Gambling Des

Auxiliary To Staples Post Election Meeting Names Officers

Mrs Margaret Parsons was re elected president of the Merton Ira Staples post AMVETS auxiliary at a meeting last night. New officers include Mrs Simonne Grenier senior vice president Miss Cecile Pager Jr vice president Mrs Frances Allen treasurer Mrs Edith Binnette chaplain Mrs Rita Seviign sergeant at arms and Mrs Rita Potvin public relation officer. The unit plans to distribute American ism posters to local schools and continue penny collections for Meals for Millions. United Nations Day observed October 24 and 1 000 copies of the Ten Commandments of Hunting Safety to be distributed before hunting season. Alice Parsons welcomed as a new member. Next meeting Thursday October 13.

Margaret Parsons Merton Ira Staples Amvets Auxilary Post Alfred Street Simonne Grenier Cecile Pager, Jr Frances Allen Edith Binsette Rita Seviign Rita Potvin Allen Alice Parsons

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