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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1967

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Congo Forces Defeat Mercenaries in Congo Unrest

Congolese government says forces crushed mercenaries and rebels in Bukavu Kisangani and Kindu and Mobutu will address the nation by radio. Diplomats warn Tshombe’s extradition could widen Congo’s internal turmoil amid mercenary flights and international mediation efforts.

Brussels Belgium Bukavu Kisangani Kindu Joseph D Mobutu Congo Joseph D. Mobutu Tshombe Algeria Spain United Nations Idzumbuii Stanleyville

Congo turmoil deepens as Mobutu seeks aid and exile plots unfold

Renewed strife grips the Congo as President Mobutu closes frontiers and seeks military aid to counter foreign aggression. Rebels in Bukavu and Kinshasa claim control with mercenary ties. Tobes and Tshombe figures swirl amid UN and US reactions as crises extend to the Sinai and Vietnam.

Associated Press Congo Joseph D. Mobutu Bukavu Kinshasa Stanleyville Washington U.S U.N Katanga Moise Tshombe Tshombe Algeria

Past Dime Stores Sketched From Layaway Times

A columnist reflects on thrift during lean old days noting dime stores avoided layaway plans, contrasting frugal shopping with modern finance. The piece blends social history with a casual reminiscence of past retail habits.

WRK Gen Wen. Corp

Republicans and Democrats named to Legislative Research Committee

Augusta AP reports Senate President Joseph B. Campbell announced seven lawmakers six party members in total five Republicans and two Democrats were named to the Legislative Research Committee.

Augusta Legislative Research Committee Senate Joseph B. Campbell

Nightlife in Saigon Pays Host to Foreign Bands

Saigon nightlife thrives but the musicians union says foreign acts dominate. Philippine bands invade the capital prompting a request to the Philippine Embassy for action. Clubs feature foreign groups and pseudoforeign acts, with Queen Bee hosting Miss Tomoko from Japan, Vladimir Zamotsky from the Soviet Union, and many unattached performers. South Vietnam’s Elvis Phuong also performs at Baccara.

Saigon Musicians’ Union Philippines Union Philippine Queen ‘Bee Miss Tomoko Japan Vladimir Zamotsky Soviet Union South Vietnam Baccara Elvis Phuong

Retail cigarette dealers to dispose of 8 cent stock

Retail cigarette dealers have one week to dispose of stocks stamped at 8 cents before all remaining stock must bear a 9 cent tax stamp. Dealers should adjust prices to reflect the tax increase. A new price schedule under The Unfair Sales Act will be available soon. Stamps for the extra 1 cent tax are obtainable from suppliers or the Excise Tax Division and must be affixed to all on hand stock no later than July 9.

Excise Tax Division Bureau of Taxation

Israel Egypt clash renews along Suez cease-fire line

Cairo AP reports renewed fighting between Israeli and Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal cease-fire line with Israeli advances toward Port Fuad repelled. Egypt claims six Israeli tanks and nine armored cars were destroyed. Israel credits Maj. Gen. Rabin and the government for victory in the June 5-10 war while Dayan faces criticism from Eshkol.

Cairo Suez Canal L Ane Egypt Port Fuad Ras El'ish East Bank Israel Voice of the West Bank el Qantara Qantara al Gomhouriya al Akhbar Tel Aviv Levi Eshkol Yitzhak Rabin Moshe Dayan Eshkol Dayan

Russians Pleased With Summit Aims Across the Volga

In Kazan Russians praise Johnson Kosygin talks and favor closer U.S. Soviet cooperation on many fronts. A factory manager expects continued rapprochement and American machinery purchases. Some officials remain wary over Vietnam and Haiphong, while others see a positive trend.

Kazan U.S.S.R Moscow Glassboro Johnson Alexei N. Kosygin Vietnam Volga River U.S Haiphong Nyet Kremlin Tatar Republic Russian Federation

Vivien Leigh Dies in London Home at 53

London AP reports star Vivien Leigh died at her London apartment after a long tuberculosis illness. The Gone With the Wind actress and former wife of Sir Laurence Olivier had been under medical care following a relapse and was to start rehearsals for A Delicate Balance next month.

London Vivien Leigh Miss Leigh Sir Laurence Olivier Edward Albee

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