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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1967

Page

3

Pearson Rules Out Outside Intervention in Canada Affairs

Ottawa reports Prime Minister Lester Pearson rejects any outside interference in Canadian affairs after Charles de Gaulle calls for French Canadian liberation. De Gaulle’s Quebec tour and his “long live free Quebec” stance sparked souring tensions, with separatists remaining a noisy minority among Quebec’s 5.7 million residents.

Ottawa Lester Pearson Charles de Gawle Canada Government of Pearson de Gaulle Quebec France Montreal

Combat Series Replaced By Exploits Of Four Convicts

Hollywood AP reports ABC will replace Combat with Garrison's Gorillas a World War II action series about four convicts led by Ron Harper The show aims to fit the der Ring Do mold and contrasts with earlier war dramas The article also notes CBS CBS Young People's Concerts Bernstein and NBC Telephone Hour shifting time slots and guests

Hollywood ABC Ron Harper Princeton Harper 87Th Precinct Wendy and Connie Stevens Jean Arthur Tony Curtis Good Company F. Lee Bailey Curtis CBS Leonard Bernstein Network NBC

Mitchum Anti Perspirant Introduces New Underarm Protection

A 54 year old Mitchum laboratories formula claims to solve underarm problems with a fully effective deodorant action. The product offers liquid or cream Mitchum Anti Perspirant with a 90 day supply priced at 3.00 and a cash refund if not satisfied at 165 Main St Biddeford.

Mitchum Mitchum Laboratories

Kiwanis Club Hears Minister Talk On Hawaii

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met at the American Legion Hall with 26 members present. Three new members Edward Smith William Southwick and Philip Tirrell joined. Portland members attended the inter club meeting with three visitors. Reverend Clement Hahn spoke about conditions in Hawaii and was introduced by James Murphy. President Roger Tousignant presided John Wortman played piano and Brigadier Ted Russell gave the invocation.

Old Orchard Beach Ted Russell S.A

Adopted Son Bound On Assault Charge

A 15 year old Machiasport youth Gary I. Renshaw was bound over to Superior Court on two counts of assault with intent to kill after firing a .22 pistol at his adopted parents during a Sunday argument. He was placed in county jail for lack of bond. the mother Betty R. Renshaw is reportedly recovering from wounds, while the father Dale E. Renshaw was not struck.

Machias Machiasport Gary I. Renshaw Renshaw Betty R. Renshaw Dale E. Renshaw

Packers Linebackers Average 241.3 Pounds

The Green Bay Packers showcase a linebacker unit averaging 241.3 pounds, reflecting size and potential impact on defense this season.

Green Bay Packer

Battleship New Jersey Deployed to Bolster Vietnam War Effort

Washington reports Defense Secretary McNamara ordered the battleship New Jersey from mothballs to support Gulf of Tonkin operations. The 45,000 ton ship could replace about 50 planes daily, targeting bridges highways dumps and defensive positions with 16 inch and 5 inch guns. The move aims to reduce aircraft losses while Moorer emphasizes it supplements tactical air strikes. The ship will undergo 9 to 10 months of preparation at sea and shipyard, with costs around 27 million dollars for reactivation and 12.5 million annually to operate with a 1 400 enlisted crew and 70 officers.

Washington North Vietnam Defense Robert S. McNamara New Jersey Pentagon U.S Adm Thomas H. Moorer Naval Operations United States McNamara Navy Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam Moorer Demilitarized Zone David L. McDonald

Painchaud's Band to Perform Tonight at Memorial Field

Painchaud's Band directed by Adelard J. Gendron will play at Memorial Field on May Street in Biddeford tonight at 7 30 in the rain rescheduled program from last night.

Painchaud Memorial Field May Street Biddeford Adelard J. Gendron

Off Duty Police May Drive NYC Taxis with Pistols

New York City police can work as taxi drivers during off hours and carry their service pistols. Commissioner Howard R. Leary announced the policy aiming to deter crime and ease a taxi driver shortage by expanding the pool of available drivers.

Meredith urges young Negroes to enlist in armed forces

James H. Meredith told about 250 students at Mary Holmes College in West Point Mississippi that the Vietnam War is the greatest thing that ever happened to the Negro and that volunteers should join. His remarks drew kiss greetings from some listeners and sharp retorts from others.

West Point Miss James H. Meredith Vietnam Mary Holmes College Mary Holmes

AWOL Soldier Twice Fights Vietnam Front Line

Louis Melendez an 18 year old from Bayamon Puerto Rico deserted basic training to reach Vietnam twice. He fought with the Fifth Special Forces in the Mekong Delta and was wounded May 15. He is treated at Walter Reed and likely to be discharged.

Washington Louis Melendez Vietnam Melendez Bayamon Puerto Rico Walter Reed Military Hospital Washington Post Army Ft. Benning The Post Atlanta New York Ft. Hamilton Brooklyn San Francisco Fifth Special Forces Mekong Delta U.S Japan Richard Louis Traub Walter Reed

Peace Corps Denies Housing Program Fueled Racial Tensions

In Washington the Peace Corps rejects a congressman’s claim that housing volunteers with Black families increased racial tensions in the capital. The agency defends its program as promoting cultural exchange and community integration.

Denies Washington Peace Corps

Tale Of Woe Ends Brightly For Children

Marblehead school patrols faced disappointment when refused entry to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park last Thursday. After ticket trouble and a lost night, the Marblehead Police reported the group can attend any Red Sox game of their choice in reserved seats.

Boston Marblehead Boston Red Sox California Fenway Ark Red Sox Fenway Park

Government Requests Stamp Suit Dismissal

The government moved to dismiss a suit seeking to halt the 1967 Christmas stamp featuring Hans Memling’s Madonna and Child With Angels. Protestants United for Separation of Church and State argue the stamp uses federal funds unconstitutionally. The Post Office has produced over 650 million stamps and sales begin Nov. 6. a injunction could delay Christmas availability if the case isn’t resolved in time.

Washington Hans Memling

Citizens Appointed To Study Committee

Governor Curtis appointed four public members to the Higher Education Study Committee. The group includes Colby College president Robert E. L. Strider, Portland lawyer Sidney L. Wer nick, geneticist Dr. Margaret M. Dickie of Bar Harbor's Jackson Laboratory, and Caribou engineer James H. Page. Their task is to map future enrollments and budgets to meet student needs.

Augusta Curtis Robert E.L. Strider Colby College Sidney L. Wernick Portland Margaret M. Dickie Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor James H. Page Caribou

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