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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1972

Page

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Jets Destroy Bridges Near China Border

American jets struck four bridges on the northeast railroad supplying North Vietnam from China. Two U.S. pilots bailed out after their F4 Phantom was hit and were rescued, one plane confirmed destroyed with another claimed down by Radio Handis.

Saigon North Vietnam China U.S. Air Force Vietnam Jess S. Feinstein East Troy Wis Carl G. Baily Denver Colo Air Force da Nang Feinstein Baily U.S. Command Radio Handis U.S Navy Marine

Fiber Materials Plant Dedicated at Biddeford Ceremony

The dedication of Fiber Materials Inc. FMI's plant in Biddeford featured remarks from Mrs. Smith Sen Margaret Chase Smith and representatives Lachman and Walter Kaskin. They stressed defense industry benefits and a skilled local labor force praising FMI’s commitment to Maine and future visits.

Margaret Chase Smith Walter L. Lachman Fiber Materials Inc Biddeford Art Nadeau Roger Berthiaume Bouchir Fiber Materials Smith FMI Walter Lachman Sen. Smith Daskin Corporation Lachaman Boucher Gilbert R

Nationwide Women’s Rights Day marked by marches and events

Demonstrators nationwide marked the 52nd anniversary of women’s suffrage with workshops, marches, and a feminist fair. In New York City thousands marched Fifth Avenue, a banner was unfurled at the American Stock Exchange, and speakers demanded abortion law repeal and broader rights, including ERA ratification and equal education.

Associated Press Fifth Avenue New York City American Stock Exchange Women’s Liberation

Camp Ellis Residents Seek Storm Protections and federal aid

Camp Ellis residents press Sen. Smith and Rep. Kyros for extended ocean defense funding and repairs after February storms. They urge evacuation and project actions at the main jetty and beach access to protect homes and the local Industrial Park from future squalls and rising tides.

Roger Berthiaume Beach Gogos Camp Ellis Washington Saco Sen. Smith Day Kuros Camp Appointment Jerome Ellis Plante Peter Kyros Sen J Margaret Chase Smith Augusta Corps of Army Small Business Administration Sam Gogos Ucky

China veto blocks Bangladesh from joining United Nations

At the United Nations Security Council Bangladesh failed to gain admission as China used its veto to block an immediate entry. Eleven of fifteen members supported the move, with Yugoslavia proposing the matter return to the General Assembly for momentum. China pressed for postponement until resolutions on prisoners of war are met.

United Nations N.Y U.N Bangladesh General Assembly China Security Council United Nations, N.Y Pakistan Permanent Council Assembly Yugoslavia Huang Hua Council Huang India Viktor Issraelyan Britain Soviet Union Somalia Sudan Guinea United States Geneva

H Clifford Berry Dies

Noted scientist H Clifford Berry dies at 86. Berry co collaborated with Jack S. on early computing devices and played a key role in shaping technology. His death marks the end of an era for pioneers in American engineering and computer science. Rich details of his career and surviving family are not yet known.

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