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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1967

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Stevens School Head Is Named

AUGUSTA AP Miss Wardi Murphy was named head of the Stevens School for girls in Hallowell effective immediately succeeding Dr Pauline I McCready who was asked to resign. Murphy comes from Skowhegan Women's Reformatory where she is a noted rehabilitation specialist. The move was approved by Gov Curtis after a conference with Commissioner Ulmer and Robert R Raines.

Robert R. Raines Bureau of Corrections Ulmer McCready

Committee Plans Preliminary Reports on County Government and Regs

Augusta AP The Legislative Research Committee will deliver preliminary reports to the 103rd legislature's special session, focusing on county government oceanography and wildlands regulation. Subcommittees led by Sen Horace A Hildreth Jr start planning next Wednesday as the full committee meets.

Augusta Legislative Research Committee Horace A. Hildreth Jr

Mixed reactions to a plan to boost Negro National Guard members

A Presidential Advisory Commission proposal to increase Negro enlistment in the National Guard drew mixed Capitol Hill reactions and doubts at the Pentagon. Sen. Harris argued it would improve riot response, while Sen. Thurmond and Guard leaders questioned the basis and feasibility of recruiting by race.

Washington Capitol Hill Pentagon Guard Fred R. Harris President Advisory Commission On Sen Strom Thurmond South Carolina National Guard National North Dakota New Hampshire District of Columbia Cantwell New Jersey Army

Ky Brushes Off Charges In Saigon Campaign Row

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky rejected civilian candidates' charges that they lack adequate security and transport for campaigning. Seven of ten civilians halted a 22 stop provincial tour after a protest letter, amid rumors of a mass withdrawal behind Tran Van Huong. The election atmosphere is tense as Thieu and Ky deny hindering the process.

Saigon Nguyen Cao Ky South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Quang Tri Thieu Tran van Huong

Congressmen Demand Safety Measures In Open Capitol

Congressional debate raises concerns over gallery security after Harlem demonstrators demanded rat control legislation and clashes with Capitol police. Lawmakers urge enclosures and protective barriers while others cite past injuries from gunfire in 1954. Wary voices warn against isolating galleries from members.

Jacobs House Harlem Capitol

U S planes hit Hanoi area and key bridge links

U S warplanes struck within 1.7 miles of Hanoi center hitting a key Doumer bridge link to rail lines to China. Reports say four direct hits on the center span and further raids against rail yards and a Hanoi power plant with ongoing damage assessments.

Saigon U.S Hanoi Red China Doumer Red River Haiphong China U.S. Navy North Vietnam AUS Air Force da Nang Navy Thailand Kep Thai Nguyen North U.S. Command South Vietnam South Boston

Pact Accord Seen Near On Nuclear Treaty

Ambassador William Foster said he is rushing to Geneva to push a prompt agreement with Russia on a draft nuclear nonproliferation treaty and its presentation to an 18 nation disarmament conference.

Washington William Foster Geneva Russia

Hong Kong Rejects Pact After Border Guard Assault

Hong Kong officials say a British district officer signed a controversial agreement under duress after a Red Chinese mob attacked the Man Kam To border post. The mob seized weapons and demanded removal of barricades, while Chinese crowds sang and returned to China with the document.

Hong Kong Man Kam Red China Trevor Bedford Bedford China Bedord

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