Egyptians Israelis clash at Suez Canal for third day
Reports say Egyptian and Israeli forces exchanged fire along the Suez Canal near El Qantara for a third day. Each side claims the other violated the June 10 cease-fire as the UN prepared to vote on withdrawal demands. Egyptian forces reportedly crossed the canal and engaged near Port Fuad with casualties mentioned differently by both sides.
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Suez Canal
United Nations
Israel
West Bank
East Bank
el Qantara
Egypt
Radio Cairo
Sinai Peninsula
As‘ Thant
Port Fuad
Port Said
Radio
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Maariv
Inerusalem
U.N. General Assembly
Syria
Jordan
Whale Washes Ashore Near Goose Rocks Beach
In Kennebunkport residents at Goose Rocks Beach woke to a 40 foot whale stranded near Tides By The Sea on King's Highway. The tide receded by noon leaving the creature high and dry on the shore.
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Kennebunkport
Goose Rocks Beach
King’s Highway
Marines Halt Reds Advance in Sustained Vietnam Battle
US Marines halted an infiltrating force of about 3 000 North Vietnamese regulars in a savage Sunday battle near Con Thien and Dong Ha. The action left 51 Americans dead, 170 wounded, and 34 missing as air, artillery, and naval fire supported the defense across the DMZ.
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Saigon
1St Corps
Demilitarized Zone
North Vietnam
Con Thien
da Nang
Phu Bai
Air Force
U.S
U.S. 1St Cavalry
Bong Son
America
90Th
Steve Stibbens
Dong Ha
Gio Linh
Dale M. Pichard
Llano
Tex
Gregory Etzel
Albany
Atlantic
Etzel
Navy
Chuckle Suggests Wage-Based Financial Cores
Readers are advised to act on wage considerations to improve finances in a lighthearted feature noting financial prudence. The piece carries a sponsor tag and emphasizes personal budgeting without firm guidance or data.
Young Maine Girl Dies From Backyard Grill Accident
A three year old Presque Isle girl identified as Sandra Easter died at Boston Children's Hospital from burns suffered when a charcoal grill toppled onto her. She died about nine hours after admission. parents are Floyd and Mrs Easter.
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Boston
Presque Isle
Maine
Children’s Hospital
Sandra Easter
Floyd Easter
Maine Legislators Seek Exit From Tax Budget Impasse
Maine lawmakers recessed for four days after a tense session as a $217.7 million general fund budget and tax hikes drive disputes. Gov. Curtis opposes sales tax increases and vows a veto, while Republicans push a referendum and reapportionment measures.
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Augusta
Maine
Curtis
Tve
Senate
Peter Mills
Farmington
House
State Supreme Court
No Journal One Tuesday Independence Day Observance
The Biddeford Saco Journal will not publish Tuesday in observance of Independence Day. The paper notes a holiday schedule and plans deferments for local readers.
Israelis and Egyptians clash near Suez Canal as U N vote nears
Reported clashes resume at the Suez Canal as the UN prepares a vote on Israeli withdrawal from Arab land. Israel says thousands of Arabs may return home while regional tensions rise amid international diplomacy and military exchanges.
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Suez Canal
U.N
Israel
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Congo
Moise Tshombe
Algeria
Two Die In Route One Traffic Mishap At Goose Fare Hill
Saco police investigated a traffic mishap on Goose Fare Hill Route One with a possible double fatality and several others injured. No further details were available at press time.
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Saco
Goose Fare Hill
Queen Elizabeth Tours Expo 67 Amid Tight Security
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived aboard the Britannia for a seven hour Expo 67 tour in Montreal. Police lined the route with water barriers guards and rope controls as rain fell and crowds were kept at bay near Notre Dame Island.
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Montreal
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Britannia
Ottawa
Debarkation Point
St. Lawrence Seaway Wall
Notre Dame Island
Ublic
Oval
Fireworks and Festivities Mark Fourth in Old Orchard Beach
Rain threatened but crowds packed Old Orchard Beach for Independence Day celebrations. Ocean Park featured a sidewalk market and a 19th annual parade along with a Disney film. Fireworks were planned for 9:30 p.m. at the pier if skies cleared, drawing record numbers despite weather.
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Twin Cities
Biddeford
Old Orchard ‘Beach
Old Orchard Beach
Ally
Hiram Parish
War Strikes Somber Note For Festivities
The Fourth of July celebrations across the nation bring fireworks parades and concerts in Philadelphia near the Independence Hall site. The Vietnam War shadows festivities as veterans’ groups plan services and a memorial for fallen service members. Across cities, wartime references and historic events shape the holiday observance and state bell ringings.
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Johnson
Texas
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Jayne Mansfield
Ken Gidney
Vietnam
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Theontinental Congress
Independence National Historic Park
3Rd Infantry
Old Guard
Atlanta
America
Wsb-Tv
Jefferson County
Alabama
H. C. Rush
Bessemer
Ala
Milwaukee
Baraboo
St. John’s Church
Richmond
Patrick Henry
Delaware
Luther Terry
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Mac
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Portland
Recreation Authority
Bar Harbor
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Raoper
Stephen A. Regina
Regina
State College and Vocational School
Washington
Sargent Shriver
Congress
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S. L. Brengle Corps
Central Avenue
Church Street
Samuel Logan Brengle
Salvation Army
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Albert A. Warren
Old Orchard Beach Corps
Queen Elizabeth
President Johnson
Lynda Bird
Rehoboth Beach
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