Three Planes Downed In Viet Nam Conflict
Communist gunners downed three U.S. jet fighters including one from the Enterprise on raids in North and South Viet Nam. An Enterprise aircraft crashed at sea on its first combat day. four Enterprise airmen were rescued. Ground actions near Go Cong City left 14 Viet Cong dead with four prisoners and seized weapons. no U.S. casualties reported.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Enterprise
North
South China Sea
Viet Nam
Air Force
Hanoi
Air
Go Cong City
Binh Chanh
Saco sewer referendum petition fails under deadline
The Saco sewer ordinance becomes law today after a city petition to force a vote failed to reach the required 200 signatures by 4:30 p.m. yesterday. City Clerk Fenderson confirmed 200 signatures existed but two signatures were invalid, leaving no referendum. Mayor Reny defended the ordinance as a health and welfare measure, while critics alleged political obstruction by city officials.
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Saco
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Paul E. Reny
Reny
Robert Cassette
Saco City
Cassette
Robert J. Fenderson
Fenderson
News At A Glance Viet Nam builds and political tensions rise
A snapshot of global and domestic matters notes Viet Nam forces are stretched with few battalions for enemy search, possible reinforcements unlikely soon, and U S officials wary of rapid troop increases. Johnson meets businessmen and discusses inflation tied to Vietnam, while India Pakistan food fears prompt talks with Rusk and Freeman.
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Viet Nam
U.S
South Viet Nam
Washington
Johnson
Rusk
Freeman
Lbj Ranch
India
Pakistan
Central Intelligence Agency
Zambia
Great Britain
Rhodesia
Gemini 7 Flight Schedule Holds Through Saturday Launch
At Cape Kennedy Apollo era Gemini 7 and Gemini 6 crews and officials review flight plans as 2:30 p.m. EST launch looms. Frank Borman and James Lovell prep to orbit Earth 206 times in 14 days while sleep studies track rest with electrodes on Borman’s head.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
Frank Borman
James A. Lovell Jr
Charles A. Berry
Gemini
Air Force
Col
Borman
Navy
Lovell
Gemini 6
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Thomas P. Stafford
Rendez-Wno
Earth
Berry
Mission Control
Wells Jet Pilot Bails Out Over Viet Nam Mission
Two U S Navy air crewmen escaped unhurt after bailing out over the South China Sea during their first strike mission against the Viet Cong while returning to the USS Enterprise. Pilot Lt. (j.g.) Robert G. Miller of Wells Maine and radar operator Lt. (j.g.) George F. Martin of Detroit were picked up by a rescue helicopter after five unsuccessful landing attempts due to fuel shortage. A Navy spokesman cited possible mechanical malfunction. Both men were reported fit for duty after medical checks.
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U.S.S. Enterprise
Viet Nam
U.S. Navy
South China Sea
J.g
Robert G. Miller
Wells
Maine
George F. Martin
Detroit
Navy
Miller
Marjorie E. Bigelow
Martin
Sick Bay
Uty
Johnson forecasts record prosperity in 1966
President Johnson told top business leaders in Washington that the 1966 economy would set records with no inflation. He urged wage and price restraint and urged cooperation among industry labor and government to hold to federal guideposts. He cited Viet Nam sacrifices and offered unconditional talks toward peace.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Business Council
Washington
Viet Nam
White House
W. B. Murphy
Council
Campbell Soup Co
John W. Burke Jr
Viet Nam War Standoff Shapes McNamara Report To Johnson
Allied forces in South Viet Nam face a hard line of battle as U S and Vietnamese troops remain tied down, while North Viet Nam sends fresh troops. Analysts expect McNamara to urge a larger U S troop buildup, with as many as 300 000 troops considered likely.
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South Viet Nam
Defense
McNamara
Johnson
Associated Press
Saigon
Peter Arnett
Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
New Zealand
U.S. Navy
South China Sea
Chu Lai
An Khe
Ben Cat
Robert S. McNamara
Saco Jaycees Cancel Public Candidates Night
The Saco Jaycees canceled a candidates night after the Democratic party failed to re arrange campaign plans due to prior commitments. President A Raymond Gannon Jr said the informative meeting was regrettable for Saco voters. The Saco Republicans had agreed to participate.
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Saco
Saco Jaycees
Board of Directors
Democratic Party
A. Raymond Gannon Jr
The
Jaycees
Maine Education Board endorses graduated state income tax
Augusta AP The Educational Conference Board of Maine endorses a graduated state personal income tax. The Maine Teachers Association says the plan raises funds to improve Maine schools and reduce unequal property tax burdens.
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Augusta
Educational Conference Board of
Maine
Maine Teachers Association
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Marine High Command
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1St Corps
1St Cavalry
Ia Drang
Central Highlands
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the Children’s Shop
the Quality Shoppe
Bert's Corner
H. W. Thompson Inc
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Saco United Baptist Church
Saco Off
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Sywisny
Chris
Charlie’s Shell Service
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