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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1967
Page
1
A pink-eyed albino porcupine nicknamed Porky wanders briefly around 58 Forest St. Biddeford before Ralph Cote and Alton Phillips corral it with a towel. They plan to contact a game warden and send the creature to a state game farm after a few cheesecake photos.
A U S Air Force transport mission to Kisangani failed as mercenaries refused landing. Congo’s radio cited the attempt to free white hostages held at Kisangani airport after a mutiny. Congolese authorities had urged mercenaries to allow landing and indicated orders to strike if blocked.
Gov Curtis told reporters he would give the 103rd legislature a mark of incomplete rather than an F for failure and that the final grade could be high. He urged repairs to the legislative program anytime lawmakers are ready and noted a possible recall after a September 12 bond issue referendum. He blamed finances for the session's lack of a balanced budget and warned against a second major tax. He did not rule out financing measures except a five percent sales tax.
The Saco city council approved a new police station at a total of 41 810 and a pact with Van Promides for construction. Mayor Doyle voted to break a tie in favor of the project. Budget increases and cross walk safety measures were also approved, along with taxi stand location inquiries and a contract for Thornton Academy.
A new device labeled the Unijink is described as a large computer that focuses solely on checking other computers and reporting their errors. The report frames it as a novel acquisition by major tech firms and notes its novelty and potential uses.
Israel accepted UN military observers along the canal cease fire line on a mutual basis with Egypt. Soviet support for the Arab cause grew as Egypt welcomed the Security Council move to deploy observers. Cairo hosted talks with Malik and planned visits to other Arab capitals.
A Biddeford plan to fill Etherington Pond for a parking area was denied by state agencies after a meeting involving Inland Fisheries and Game and others. Governor Curtis said only one agency head opposed the denial, while Speers contested the wildlife impact. Local officials consider road widening and health checks amid concerns of raw sewage potential.
In Saigon defense secretary McNamara signals no full troop surge. He urges trimming forces and integrating Vietnamese troops into U.S. units while acknowledging possible smaller deployments. Westmoreland sought larger gains, Viet leaders pushed for 600000 troops and wider air war.
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