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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1967

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Pineland Staff Shortages Threaten 1000-Patient Center

Officials at Pineland Hospital and Training Center warn that many staff plan to resign next month, risking the center’s future. 17 psychiatric aide vacancies plus five planned departures, 10 nursing vacancies, and four of five psychologists leaving. Superintendent Bowman cites pay raise failures and working conditions as drivers. A reporter notes overcrowded facilities and possible loss of a federal grant without new hires.

Constance Blake Blake Department of Psychology Pineland Peter W. Bowman Bowman Bath-Brunswick Times-Record John S. Bishop Maine Bishop

Saigon Election Fair Amid Charges of Sabotage

U S ambassador Ellsworth Bunker said South Vietnam's presidential election is fair and free amid sabotage allegations from civilian candidates. Ten candidates met voters in Bien Hoa as Thieu-Ky ticket headlined the event, with about 1,000 attendees dropping to under 500 in rain.

Bien Hoa Saigon Vietnam Quang Tri Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Thieu-Ky

Copters and Boats Rescue 10000 At Alaska Flood Site

In Fairbanks Alaska helicopters and river boats plucked 10 000 residents from nine foot flood waters as fires threatened downtown buildings Two deaths were reported and Gov Hickel warned of greater state impact than the 1964 quake Planes delivered medical supplies and the Army set up water purification units for refugees amid continuing rains and rising river levels.

Fairbanks Alaska H.A. “Red” Boucher Chena Red Cross

Miss America 1967 Joins Saigon Beauty Parade Mixup

Miss America 1967 Jane Anne Jayroe arrived in Saigon with fellow contestants but was not greeted due to a flight delay. Escorts and transport were organized by the U.S. Command. In Alaska, 10,000 residents were moved to evacuation centers as floods hit Fairbanks, with evacuation considered but deemed impractical due to blocked roads. Governor Hickel warned mass evacuation may be needed as floodwaters damaged businesses and homes.

Saigon Philippines Tan Son Nhut U.S Jane Anne Jayroe Laverne, Okla Alaska National Guard Army Hickel Fairbanks International Alaska Communications System Boucher

Allies clash in two areas in South Vietnam theater

South Vietnamese troops aided by U.S. air and ground forces report killing 98 Communist soldiers in two battles, one 90 miles southwest of Saigon and another 270 miles north of the city. A U.S. soldier died and allied casualties were light.

Saigon U.S Mekong Delta da Nang South Vietnam Air Force Panhandle Hanoi North Delta Phu My 1St Air Cavalry Division U.S. Army 17Th Kentron Hawaii Limited Ubon Thailand Dong Oi Constellation Ninh Dinh Thanh Hoa Ben Thuy Vinh

Troopers Guard Marchers In Ku Klux Klan Territory

Seven additional state troopers were ordered to 124 men to guard a column of Negro civil rights marchers moving through Holden Louisiana. A melee erupted when a white youth struck a marcher, two whites were arrested, and marchers continued toward Baton Rouge with plans for a Sunday rally on the Capitol steps.

Holden Thomas Burbank William Jourdan A. Z. Young Bogalusa Capitol Albany Young Tom Bradley Price Taft Faust

Today's Chuckle A reformer is one who in sists upon his conscience

A compact item notes a reformer is defined by insisting conscience guide actions, reflecting a humorous, period voice.

WRR Gen Fea. Corp

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