22 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1968
Page
1
Portland leader Bishop Peter L. Gerety announced a two week plan to form a task force to study the effectiveness of religious education in Maine. He cited staff shortages and consolidation needs while noting limited federal aid prospects and concerns about independence in Catholic schooling.
Saigon reports say Vietnam Army and surrounding provinces were placed on full alert for a possible large attack on the capital. U S officials said American personnel were not warned and that troops remain on existing alert levels. Allied forces reported several clashes near Saigon with at least 135 enemy killed. Navy aircraft conducted 151 missions as monsoon weather eased. Marines near Khe Sanh clashed with North Vietnamese bunkers, leaving 21 enemy bodies and 1 Marine casualty. Senate Banking Committee moves to subsidize private college dorm loan interest above 3 percent.
The New England division of Maremont Corp. failed to win a production contract for the MI6 rifle. The Defense Department chose General Motors Hydramatic division in Ypsilanti Michigan and Harrington and Richardson in Worcester Massachusetts as additional suppliers. Colt Inc. of Hartford previously held the rifle contract, with GM awarded $56 million and Harrington $30 million.
The AP board discussed long term financing for an electronic multiplexing system to cut communications costs amid rate hikes. James L. Knight outlined plans to review facilities and methods to harness recent tech advances and speed news delivery to member papers.
A shopper reports spotting irresistible branded apparel in New York with prices noted as five dollar items and ladies undergarments priced at 99 cents. The teaser hints at widespread bargains across clothing lines.
A $700000 shipment of diamonds vanished in the wreckage of a South African Airways Boeing 707 that crashed near Windhoek killing 122. Six survived including Thomas Taylor the American diplomatic courier. Taylor's pouch is recovered and other named passengers are identified.
Tensions accompany America's largest church merger as Black Methodists for Church Renewal walk out during Holy Communion to denounce racism in the new denomination. The merger unites the Methodist Church and Evangelical United Brethren Church into one body with 10.3 million and 746,099 members, while critics urge stronger action on racism and urban crisis aid. A proposed $20 million crisis fund aims to support slum projects after the merger.
A two alarm fire at Milestone Foundation destroyed 22 housing units prepared for occupancy in Scarborough. Owner Steven Colby declined to estimate losses from the Sunday blaze that affected the Danish Village resort properties leased by the nonprofit.
North Vietnam charged the United States with setting strict conditions for preliminary talks to arrange a Vietnam peace conference. Hanoi insists on Phnom Penh or Warsaw as sites, rejects 10 proposed locations, and accuses President Johnson of backtracking on his assurances to hold talks anywhere.
Secretary Clifford told AP members that South Vietnam’s rising fighting effectiveness signals a leveling off of U.S. efforts and a gradual reduction in troops in due time. He cited the Tet setback and a review showing Hanoi cannot force South Vietnam and urged patience on timing.
The AFL-CIO Communications Workers defy court orders in Alabama and Kentucky as a nationwide telephone strike nears a week. AT&T reports stable service though some booths are damaged and cables cut. Beirne warns negotiations are unlikely without settlement.
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