04 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions Yucatan peninsula and the idea that a U S press election includes parts of Mexico Guatemala and Belize. The text hints at international considerations during a national emergency without clear outcomes or actions.
In Quincy a raid found 448 forged licenses and a checkwriting machine as police said more arrests are expected. In Taunton firefighters found the charred body of Vernon E. McLean 81 during a grass fire extinguishing. In Hanover Dartmouth College announced a 164200 grant for nine New England colleges to gain teleprinter links with its computer center. In Nashua Sanders Inc received 1700000 from NASA for maintenance of electronic display systems for prelaunch Saturn and Apollo rocket checkouts.
Congress debated placing Community Action agencies under public officials or local governments. The Office of Economic Opportunity issued guidelines favoring existing agencies, upsetting sponsor Edith Green and the National League of Cities. Los Angeles County warned the interpretation could block counties from becoming Community Action agencies.
The record notes a 14 year delay after Zebulon Pike noted the peak and marks the first successful ascent of Pike's Peak, noting Pike himself vanishing from early reports as the climb is completed.
Congress members clash over guidelines tied to antipoverty laws. Sen. Joseph S. Clark supports the rules as aligned with the law. Mrs. Green, noted for influence, may push revisions before they take effect, while the House Appropriations Committee backs her view.
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