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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1965
Page
3
Flames and a massive blast at a Du Pont chemical plant injured workers and prompted the evacuation of a three mile area. Guards patrolled the night as authorities feared a 300000 pound explosive tank could ignite. Curfew was imposed and workers began returning to nearby plants after the danger subsided.
Clarence H. Crosby of Dexter will be the next presiding officer of the Maine Bar Association after being named president elect. Benjamin L. Berman of Lewiston took the gavel as outgoing president George W. Blancheard of Presque Isle. New vice presidents are James S. Erwin of York and William B. Talbot of Machias. Sanford L. Fogg and Richard B. Sanborn of Augusta were re elected secretary treasurer and auditor respectively. Chief Justice Robert B. Williamson of Augusta received a standing ovation for 20 years on the bench at a testimonial dinner, with Gov Reed and Chief Justice Frank R. Kenison of New Hampshire among speakers.
Flights are set to begin late next year or early 1968 with five test flights planned in 1968. Launches from both coasts include Cape Kennedy Florida and Vanderberg Air Force Base California with angled launches affecting pass trajectories.
Pentagon spokesmen warn that Soviet manned and U S unmanned satellites overfly the United States making any Soviet objection baseless. Johnson at a White House news conference declares full operation of a program McNamara recommended for a go ahead. The Air Force will run the program for the Defense Department.
Hollis Center preparations are complete for the Hollis Lions Club annual benefit auction and barbecue. The event starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lions Hall at Routes 202 and 35 with James Emmons as auctioneer. Committee members include State Trooper Edward Mandell, Norman Palmer in charge of refreshments, and article collection for the auction to fund an eye glass project and a School Administration District 6 scholarship.
Patane Cortinice from Pool One and alternating morning and afternoon sessions for bus pupils each year were approved. Sub primary students will attend 8 30 a m to 11 and 12 noon to 2 30 p m. The group gave a rising vote of thanks to Kenneally and welcomed incoming Superintendent Smith. Attending were Mayor Edward F Gaulin J Frederick Warner Lucien Doyon Hervé Poisson Kenneally and Smith.
Security police in Singapore announced the breakup of a Communist Indonesian plot to assassinate ministers including Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and incite violence. The operation led to the arrest of Singapore organizer Sim Siew Lin and 20 associates, tied to the People's Revolutionary Party with Barisan Sosialis backing. Lim allegedly attempted to bomb the U.S. consulate entrance on July 31. the device was defused.
NASA official Dr. Winston F. Knock, director of the Cambridge electronics research center, told the 20th New England Managers Institute in Orono that space exploration stimulates and broadens intellectual activity, raising man's vision and often yielding many side benefits.
Two South Vietnamese war planes released 88 000 copies of Nhan Dan reprints over three North Vietnamese cities during the night. A U.S. spokesman said the effort aimed to spread banned content once used to critique the Hanoi regime.
About 60 hand sewers at Eastland Shoe Co in Freeport seek union representation. Paul McCullough and Robert Simmons of Portland say they will seek unionization amid a pay dispute that idled workers from last Friday to Tuesday. Rabbi David Berent of Lewiston, head of Maine’s arbitration board, requested their return to work. Jonas B. Klein, company president, stated...
Ident said we cannot give the handsewers any general increase at this time. He proposed a hike in the piece rate on one pattern with a special condition. Any benefits must be shared by all employees. McCullough and Simmons turned the offer down saying a nickel per pair on a rarely made shoe is not helpful.
Police rushed reinforcements to Elizabethport New Jersey after carloads of Negro youths hurled gasoline bombs stones and bottles at shops causing fires which were extinguished. Two officers suffered minor burns and were treated. About 200 residents dispersed quietly around 2 a.m. ending a night of tense disturbance near the waterfront.
Washington AP George E Reedy former press secretary to President Johnson has returned to Washington after surgery for hammertoes a painful foot ailment He arrived with a grin a cane and two leg casts He said he feels good but cannot move freely and plans depend on his recovery He underwent about 2 4 hours of surgery August 11 at Methodist Hospital Rochester Minnesota Moyers has been acting as interim White House aide and Reedy avoided firm plans pending health status
Biddeford city officials will act on a planning board recommendation to change the meaning of a word. The proposal aims to clarify usage in municipal documents and communications. Local residents await the council vote on this wording update.
The planning board urges preliminary work for the ordinance change. Council action may occur at the upcoming meeting. city clerk Paul Brunelle notes the next session is September 8.
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