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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1964

Page

3

Rejectee Is Prized By Peace Corps

Jeffrey Mareck, a 21 year old California man expelled on his last training day, defies the Peace Corps by traveling to Freetown Sierra Leone to join rural development volunteers. His persistence helps the corps build wells and roads under Sierra Leone government CARE and AID support, while he authors Jeep Life a field manual.

Freetown Sierra Leone Africa Jeff Mareck University of Maine Orono Mareck Washington Novato Calif England Peace Corps Corps U. S. Agency For International Development (Aid America Ple South Carolina Race Corps California

Helicopter Action Amid Viet Cong Attacks Near Saigon

Viet Cong attacked a government outpost near Saigon, killing 11 defenders and seizing 19 rifles. Pilot Estes recalled a tense power dive and rocket attack as he engagingly described the maneuver. Saigon officials also claimed 42 guerrillas killed in Dinh Truong province over two days, with 16 troops dead. About 20 miles southeast of Saigon, Viet Cong reportedly captured eight.

Page One Estes Saigon Mekong Dinh Truong Viet Cong

Turkish Warplanes Fly Over Northwest Cyprus

Turkish warplanes reappeared over northwest Cyprus despite a United Nations appeal to halt flights. Greek and Turkish Cypriot forces had traded attacks last week, with Makarios vowing to defend Cyprus and Greece pledging support if needed. The UN called for an immediate halt as Ankara announced continued reconnaissance and warned of heavier strikes if attacks resumed.

Nicosia Cyprus U.N. Security Council Morphou Xeros United Nations Kokkina Makarios Greece Athens Radio Turkey George Papandreou Athens Papandreou U. N. Security Council New York Soviet Union United Arab Republic Yugoslavia Syria Ankara

Truck Damages Car Window on Main Street

A truck pulling away from the curb on Main Street damaged the left rear window of a parked car owned by Irene L. Shevell of 524 Main St Sacchaerac tre truck Ralph W. Peasley of South Port said no injury occurred and no damage estimate was given.

Main Street Rees Irene L. Shevenell Main St Saccaheerac « Tre Ralph W. Peasley South Portmy

Racial unrest in Paterson and Elizabeth erupts in violence

Violent spree by Negro and white youths in Paterson and Elizabeth causes smashed store windows, looting, and gasoline bombs. Police report twelve Paterson incidents and two fires in Elizabeth as both cities mobilize officers. No serious injuries. arrests include four in Elizabeth and a disorderly conduct charge in Paterson.

Elizabeth N.J Paterson Newter- Elizabeth Frank X Graves Tomin Elizabeth Michael D. Roy New York City Pioneer Homes Governor Street Patergon

China Says Reds Too Cautious in Viet Nam Clash

SAIGON AP China accused the Soviet Union of being too cautious in denouncing the U S for its reprisal attack on North Vietnamese patrol boat bases. Maxwell Taylor said the United States has adequate military resources to repel any Communist attack on South Viet Nam. The New China News Agency criticized Pravda and Izvestia for not commenting on American statements in Viet Nam. North Viet Nam sent an urgent message to the International Control Commission accusing the United States of provocation and sabotage. The commission arrived in Hanoi for on the spot investigations. Taylor urged readiness to respond to any aggression and asserted U S adequacy of forces.

Saigon China Soviet Union United States Peking Kremlin U.S Maxwell Taylor South Viet Nam New China Viet Nam Red China Pravda Izvestia Lven North Viet Nam International Control Commission Control Commission India Canada Poland Hanoi Taylor Gulf of Tonkin

Quoddy Power Study Explores Tidal Generating Plan

The report compares a new Quoddy tidal project to 1963 estimates for kilowatt hours and cost, noting a 1.47 to 3 benefit cost ratio, projected 90 percent cost recovery in 50 years, and a $222.7 million second powerhouse. Canada would gain downstream benefits while Maine and New England face lucrative energy economics and market pricing. PASTOR SIX DECADES WIDENER details follow of Rev. T. R. Hammons’s 60 years in Southern Baptist ministry at Burnt Cane Baptist Church.

New England Federal Power Commission O Penas Canada Udall Widener, Ark Southern Baptist Ministry T. R. Hammons Burnt Cane Baptist Church

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