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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1968

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Romanian Leaders Alarmed At Soviet Troop Buildup

Romanian leaders seek a quick settlement to the East European crisis amid reports of a Soviet military buildup on Romania’s unprotected eastern border. Ceausescu reportedly offered concessions to the Soviet Union including renewal of 1948 pact terms and loyalty to the Warsaw Pact in exchange for non occupation guarantees.

Bucharest Romania Nicolae Ceausescu Paci Czechoslovakia Prague Warsaw Alliance Kremlin Cluj Warsaw Pact Czechoslovkia Moscow Ruse Danube Giurgiu Danube River

Maine Delegates Happy After Chicago Democratic Base

Governor Kenneth M. Curtis greeted Maine delegates in Portland after a five day Chicago Democratic convention. Muskie was praised nationwide and Curtis spoke of a strong, united effort, while volunteers, police, and local hosts arranged security, hospitality, and transportation for about 200 buses.

Peg Hendrick Portland Kenneth M. Curtis Jfmund S. Muskie Boston Lewiston Maine Ken Gov Muskie Missouri California Texas Senator Muskie Fred United Airlnes

No Journal On Holiday Observance In Labor Day

The Bedford-Saco Journal will not publish Monday in observance of Labor Day. All departments will be closed and reopen Tuesday morning.

Bidedford-Saco Journal

Soviet Buildup Alarms Romania and Czechoslovakia

Romanian travelers and Western diplomats warn of Soviet troop concentrations along Romania's borders, suggesting Bucharest could face a fate similar to Czechoslovakia. President Johnson vows not to appease aggressors but stops short of military threats. Premier Cernik reshuffles Czechoslovak government to appease Moscow as U.S. officials pursue selective disapproval while seeking better relations. Vice President Humphrey breaks with tradition.

Romania Bucharest Czechoslovakia Johnson Europe Oldrich Cernik U.S Hubert H. Humphrey

Woman Slashed At Trailer Park In Saco Fight

Saco police detained Celia Flood of Cambridge on assault with a dangerous weapon after a fight at Old Orchard Tent and Trailer Park last night. Another woman, Josephine Peters of Dorchester, was cut with a razor blade and admitted to Webber Hospital in Biddeford with wounds to the wrist neck elbow and a deep back slash.

Saco Cambridge Mass Old Orchard Celia A. Flood Josephine Peters Dorchester Webber Hospital Biddeford Polite

Johnson warns against misjudging US policy in Eastern Europe

President Johnson told dairy men in San Antonio to not misread American resolve as appeasement amid rumors of a Czech style invasion. He cited warnings from Rostow and Czechoslovakia while urging restraint and a conference table approach to resolve Eastern Europe tensions. Romania reported Soviet and Bulgarian troop buildup near its borders, with estimates of up to 150,000 troops.

Austin Tex Johnson Europe Moscow San Antonio White House Bly Romania Milk Producers, Inc Walt W. Rostow Dean Rusk Clark M. Clifford Czechoslovakia Vietnam Bucharest

Case Against Wells Youth Is Continued

The Wells youth, 17, charged with the murder of his stepfather Walter Dube 51, had the case continued to Thursday in District Court. Chesley entered no plea and was held without bail. Police linked the shooting to a Route 109 crash at Webber Hospital where Chesley was treated for head lacerations. Trooper Gary Snow was injured in a cruiser collision involving a pole cut by Chesley’s ear.

Route 109 Walter Dube Webber Chesley Wells Gary Snow

Humphrey Muskie arrive amid mixed welcome in Minnesota

Hubert H. Humphrey and running mate Edmund S. Muskie touched down at Minneapolis airport to a split greeting from supporters and antiwar demonstrators. The duo, fresh from Humphrey's Democratic nomination, planned a restful weekend at Lake Waverly while facing ongoing party divisions over Vietnam and support from McCarthy backers.

Minneapolis Minn Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Humphrey Chicago Edmund S. Muskie Maine Minneapolis-St. Paul International Waverly Eugene J. McCarthy Peephrey Democratic National Committee McCarthy Democratic Party Vietnam

Miss Fenderson accompanies Muskie to Minnesota

Miss Jane Fenderson the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fenderson of 25 Cross Street Saco serves as Senator Ed Muskie s legislative research assistant. She joined him this weekend in Waverly Minnesota home of Democratic presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey and was with him throughout convention week in Chicago.

Jane Fenderson Charles Fenderson Cross Street Saco Edmund S. Muskie Waverly Minn Hubert H. Humphrey Fenderson Chicago

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