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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1968

Page

3

Rumery Boats Ready to Cruise The World

Rumery Boats, ready to launch, offer electric and gas options for tourists. Hulls are molded upside down, then righted and finished to buyer specs. The Arundel inspired models include a flying-bridge sports fisherman and a six berth sedan cruiser. Rumery, a veteran of the Air Corps, eyes a Boston yard for repairs and maintenance.

Rumery Arundel Boston New England Aircraft School Air Corps Rumery Yard Atlantic Coast Cape Cod Long Island Maine Hudson Air Springs Erie Canal Great Lakes Troy Erie Maho- Whitehall Ery Lake Champlain Eldridge - McInnis

Johnson Moves to Combat Negro Rioting in Washington

President Johnson ordered federal troops to safeguard the capital amid violent unrest sparked by King’s assassination. White House fortifications, a national day of mourning, half mast flags, and a joint session address planned for Monday night as looting and arson spread downtown. Westmoreland to meet Johnson as he seeks a Viet Nam policy successor.

Washington Johnson White House Congress Martin Luther King Honolulu Vietnam Chung Hee Park South Korea William C. Westmoreland U.S Westmoreland Army Secret Service King National Guard Executive Mansion President Johnson

Relief Forces Land In Khe Sanh in Vietnam

Relief forces landed at Khe Sanh as a 20 000 man allied column moved within a mile of the base and began surrounding it The first linkup came when South Vietnamese paratroopers were airlifted into the base while 400 Rangers penetrated the southern perimeter and found three well equipped NVA corpses Trained Marines and South Vietnamese units pushed out to clear hills near Laos while Highway 9 was reopened to provide a base for further operations The siege that lasted 76 days was declared broken and U S commanders expect a mainly one sided offensive from here on in

Khe Sanh Vietnam Namese U.S Laos Highway 9 Con

Groom Left at the Church Sparks Humorous Debate

A witty quip notes that despite rumors about women changing their minds, the surprising scenario of a groom being left at the church becomes the punchline. The line plays on expectations and invites a lighthearted take on wedding mishaps.

Maremont Wins Early Contract Boosting New England Expansion

The U S Army Weapons Command issued a 3 774 154 contract to Maremont Corp at its Saco Maine plant for 7 408 M60 7 62 mm machine guns with spare barrel and bi pod assembly. The award could lift local employment toward 500 more jobs if all bids are won, with expansion plans including potential use of top floors of the old Saco Lowell buildings and a possible new ordnance contract for vehicles.

New England Maremont Corp Saco Peter N. Kyros U.S. Army Weapons Command Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island Ill North Street Maremont Colt Connecticut Saco- Lowell Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission

Assassination Shocks Nation Amid Vietnam Peace Efforts

A week of political drama ends with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis. Riots erupt nationwide and President Johnson postpones Hawaii trip as he cancels the 1968 re election campaign to focus on unity and peace talks.

Martin Luther King Vietnam Ming Johnson North Vietnam American House St. Francis College George Marcil F.M Lucian Kemble C.F.M Benedict Fink King

Peace Offering Halts Bombing as Vietnam Steps Pause

The peace offer included a partial bombing halt over North Vietnam, the first move in what the President hoped would be a broader push toward de escalation. The move signals a cautious step toward negotiations while military actions pause in key areas.

North Vietnam

Widening search for Martin Luther King Jr assassin

Memphis police and federal authorities pursue a lone suspect described as a neat man with a long sharp nose who checked into a flophouse before the shooting. Officials say evidence points to a single individual with the investigation expanding beyond Tennessee as they seek a break in the King assassination.

Memphis, Tenn Martin Luther Kine Jr Montgomery King Bessie Brewer John Willard Charlie Q. Stephens Willard Clark Tennessee

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