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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1972

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North Vietnamese big offensive roils Quang Tri Hue fronts

Amid a seven day offensive North Vietnamese forces broaden their attack across three fronts near Quang Tri Hue and Saigon. Official reports say Quan Loi base camp retreated by helicopter while Marine defenses hold at Fire Base Pedro and air strikes tally heavy tank and artillery actions across the northern tier.

Saigon Quang Tri Thal Headquarters Juiry Central Highlands Hue Elnient Quan Loi Nguyen van Thien Wornuveu Pedro U.S Quang Tri Province Dmz

U S Says No Moon Missions After Apollo 17

NASA administrator Dr James C Fletcher says the United States has no plans to return to the moon after Apollo 17 in December and Apollo 16 in April. He predicts Soviet manned lunar flights by 1975 and a ten year period with the moon exclusive to Soviet exploration.

Washington James C. Fletcher Space Agency Fletcher National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S

Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans report presidential primary totals

With 98 percent of 3.29 precincts in, McGovern leads Wisconsin Democrats with 324,843 votes or 30 percent, followed by Wallace 241,475 or 22 percent and Humphrey 228,157 or 21 percent. Republicans show Nixon ahead with 266,551 votes or 97 percent, trailed by McCloskey 3,461 and Ashbrook 2,642.

Wisconsin McGovern Wallace Humphrey Muskie Jackson Lindsay McCarthy Chisholm Yorty Mink Hartke Nixon McCloskey Ashbrook

Safety Education Plan Unveiled By Kennebunkport Police

Police Chief Sherman Bonney announced a safety education program for town schoolchildren. A bicycle safety session at Consolidated School on April 1 will feature two films and bicycle law instruction. The plan aims to improve relations between youths and the police force.

Barbara Smart Kennebunkport Sherman Bonney Police Commission Consolidated School Eileven Bonney

McGovern Emerges As Major Contender In Wisconsin Primary

Wisconsin results show Senator George McGovern winning seven of nine districts and 54 of 67 convention votes as he expands his bid for the Democratic nomination. Wallace places second with rural gains, while Muskie falters with fourth place and 10 percent.

Milwaukee Wis W. Lindsay George McGovern White Sin Edmund S. Muskie Maine McGovern George C. Wallace Alabama Florida Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Humphrey Nixon Wisconsin Wallace Muskie Pennsylvania Massachusetts Ohio Henry M. Jackson Washington Jackson Lindsay

Muskie vows continued bid after Wisconsin finish

Senator Edmund Muskie, finishing fourth in Wisconsin, says the result won’t end his race for the 1972 Democratic nomination. He cites his campaign as part of a cycle of wins and losses and pledges to press on to Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Ohio. Supporters express concern about finances and campaign viability.

Associated Press Edmund S. Muskie Wisconsin White House Muskie George McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Alabama iGov George C. Wallace New Hampshire Illinois Florida Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio Maine Nixon Frederick Kessler Milwaukee Dale McKenna Jefferson Tommy Burress Burress Joseph Czerwinski Dmilwaukee Czerwinski Ed Muskie

Bing to Step Down as Met Opera General Manager

Sir Rudolf Bing, 70, will leave the Metropolitan Opera after this season saying his laugh machine is retired and that he seeks fresher leadership. He notes negotiations with 14 unions this summer will be tough as raises are not easy, reflecting on 22 years of leadership and plans for a New York University professorship next year.

New York Rudolf Bing Metropolitan Opera Bing Sir Rudolf Rudolf Met Marian Anderson City University of New York Brooklyn College

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