Troops push into Viet Nam jungle in 3000-strong hunt
U S and Vietnamese and Australian units form a 3000 strong force moving through Zone D near Saigon in a three day operation seeking Viet Cong then return with large rice caches and supplies. Viet Cong attacked Da Nang air base with a night raid killing one Marine and destroying or damaging six aircraft. 400 Marines land at Qui Nhon to bolster defenses. In other news Pakistan and India agree to withdraw from Rann of Kutch while Budapest sees a leadership change with Gyula Kallai becoming premier.
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Associated Press
Viet Nam
U.S
Saigon
da Nang
Qui Nhon
Pakistan
India
Rann of Kutch
Budapest
Janos Kadar
Hungary
Communist Party
iGyula Kallai
Kadar
Fire burns tent at Old Orchard Beach camp injuring man and daughter
A New Brunswick man Percy Brennan aged 35 and his nine year old daughter Carolyn were treated for severe facial and arm burns after a heating lamp exploded in their tent at Wild Acres Camping Grounds Old Orchard Beach late last night. A son Mitchell also treated for burns and later released. Fire officials said an umbrella styled tent burned after the call at 11 35 p m.
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Old Orchard Beach
New Brunswick
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Wild Acres
Percy Brennan
Carolyn
Mitchell
Church Leaders Hail Papal Visit Prospect
American church leaders welcome a possible Pope Paul VI trip to the United States this fall as a sign of growing ecumenical ties. They expect a five or six day visit could include a UN General Assembly address and a strong call for peace and disarmament.
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New York
Paul VI
United States
America
James I. McCord
Princeton Seminary
United Presbyterian Church-Unity Commission
United Nations General Assembly
U.N. Assembly
Peter Day
Episcopal Church
U.S
Maine Guard Units Prepare Weekend Riot Training
Maine National Guard units totaling 600 soldiers will train 24 hours at the Saco Armory over the weekend amid rumors of possible riots in York County. Emphasis will be riot and crowd control with joint patrols by State Police and Guard if needed. Old Orchard Beach reported normal activity and travel into Maine remained heavy as cooler weather moves in.
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Maine National Guard
Saco Armory
York County
Edwin H. Heywood
Saco
Heywood
National Guard
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Motorists Flooding Highways Ahead of Independence Day
CHICAGO AP. Favorable weather and holiday boredom push millions onto highways as safety groups urge caution. The National Safety Council warns the long Independence Day weekend could bring more traffic deaths than in previous Fourth of July records, with 78 hours from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday potentially surpassing 1963 figures.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Holiday observance plans for Biddeford and Saco
The Biddeford and Saco areas prepare for Independence Day with offices closed on Monday. Post offices run holiday schedules, deliveries adjusted, and city services limited while some operations resume Tuesday. No Journal edition on Monday and no fireworks scheduled.
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Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford
Saco
Maine
Biddeford- Saco Journal
Seventeen Arrested After Diner Brawl in Portsmouth
Seventeen people were arrested early today after a brawl outside a Portsmouth diner. Four face charges under a new state riot law for failure to disperse, while the remaining 13 are charged with interfering with officers, disorderly conduct and drunkenness.
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Portsmouth
N.H
News At A Glance Highlights Johnson Plan Pope Visit and Derby
National Education Association to hear a proposal for a teacher corps to work in urban and distressed areas. Pope Paul VI visit to the United States discussed by American church leaders. Powder Puff Derby features time clocks as a key element in the cross country air race for women. Lt. Thomas E. O Neal faces charges after shooting a handcuffed man amid rape probe. Kansas City livestock showdowns draw heavy beef competition. Luci Johnson's first communion noted. Fourth of July traffic death toll feared to rival last year. Jersey Shore marks a historic independence signing via elm coincidence. John Adams diary reference reveals teen distraction. Viet Cong mortar attacks on air fields noted. Dominican surgeon linked to provisional government in Santo Domingo. Soviet youth paper laments red tape, calls for ministry of inconveniences.
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Associated Press
Johnson
National Education Association
United States
Paul VI
Thomas E. O'Neal
Kansas City
National Safety Council
Jersey Shore
Philadelphia
John Adams
International
Viet Cong
Santo Domingo
Biddeford Saco Journal Skips Independence Day Editions
The Biddeford Saco Journal will not publish Monday in observance of Independence Day. All departments will be closed for the holiday.
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Biddeford-Saco
Convicted Man Leaps To Death At Courthouse
Fort Fairfield man Wilmont R. Rideout 23 leapt from a courthouse window to the street after being sentenced to six months for non support of his wife and child. The fall occurred Friday in Presque Isle according to officials.
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Presque Isle
Fort Fairfield
Wilmont R. Rideout
Freeport Sees Revenue Rise From Roadside Signs
Freeport Maine increases roadside advertising taxes as sign value soars. Tax revenue is expected to jump from about 400 to 2500 dollars yearly due to replacement cost valuation. The town plans to tax 75 signs totaling 60000 dollars this year, up from 30 signs valued at 9800 dollars in 1962.
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Waldo E. Pray
Portland Evening Express Freeport
Maine Augusta
Reedtown
Executive Council
Iion
Norman S. Curran
Long
Curran
Maine
Freeport
Brunswick
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Charles H. Kimes
Travis Air Force Base
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Luci Baines Johnson
Luci
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World Council of Churches
Edwin Espy
National Council of Churches
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American Red Cross
Ernest Woodworth
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