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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1967
Page
3
Fess Parker defends his portrayal of Daniel Boone in NBCs series facing criticism for liberties with American history The actor emphasizes the dramatic premise and his commitment to the frontier hero in television.
Fess Parker discusses preserving the Daniel Boone legend while accepting era some fictionalization for entertainment. He argues frontier virtues persist, citing his work near London Kentucky and the shift to Daniel Boone National Forest. He envisions future heroes in science industry government and arts.
The Iroquois are the only Indians remaining in New York outside a few hundred on Long Island. They own about 77 000 acres in the state and were allowed to keep roughly 18 million acres of New York land after the Revolutionary War.
Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, premier ballet partners, were released as charges of disturbing the peace and illegal assembly were dropped after an early morning raid on a Haight Ashbury flat. Eighteen people, including the dancers, were arrested but no determinations were made about individual bookings. Frederick J. Whisman said the arrests lacked sufficient evidence to identify those involved.
Chicopee High School senior Kenneth Sieracki oversaw a $200000 rocket test at Edwards Air Force Base conducted by 40 technicians and funded by the Air Force Systems Command. The test aimed to reach a 26 mile amateur altitude, with ignition achieved after five failed countdowns and planned disassembly for inspection at White Sands.
The case against Raymond C. Spencer of Rumford is continued to Friday. He was held on a crimes against nature charge in 7,500 bond after escaping Oxford County Jail Monday morning and was recaptured by state police that night in a Rumford cellar hole of a newly built home.
The industry accounts for more than 60 percent of all steel consumed in the United States, reflecting its dominant role in steel demand and production.
Ballet stars mingle backstage at the San Francisco Opera House following Monday night performance showcasing A troupe’s turnout and reactions from principal dancers amid press and audience buzz.
At Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co a two hour riot broke out after midnight as about 3000 people clashed with 30 officers. A police car was set afire and looting occurred in a two block area across from the yard. The Peninsula Shipbuilders Association began its first general strike in 81 years over incentives, job ratings, and suspensions affecting 15000 of 21500 workers. Nearly 20 arrests were reported.
The Carll Avenue three bedroom home once owned by Mrs. Ann Sudenfield transfers to Mr. and Mrs. Omer Bill via Leo F. Larochelle of Old Orchard Beach. Separately the Alfred Street ten apartment building at 217 to 225 Biddeford from Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wilson of Brunswick to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. La Belle of Saco as an investment, through J. P. Marcel Lizotte, Real Estate Broker of Biddeford.
Ocean Park opened a sidewalk art exhibit along the tennis fence on Temple Avenue. Exhibitors include Ruth Rowe, Weston Morrill, John Peace Morrill, Cynthia Emily Dyer, Ethel Rowlands, Gail Gorman, Elizabeth Wilson, and many others from Ocean Park and nearby towns. Committee chairs are Mrs. Franklin D. Rowe and Mrs. Walter B. Mitchell with assistants.
Dr. Jack Halladjian, a pathologist, ruled that the Portland physicist Charles Higgins probably died of a heart attack after his body was found in Lower Richardson Lake in the Rangeley Lakes chain. He noted strong evidence but said full autopsy results are pending. Higgins, 34, had been dead about a week before discovery.
Phillip Crosby wed 32 year old former Las Vegas showgirl Georgi Edwards in Albuquerque after delaying vows 45 minutes to watch the All-Star game on TV. Grants Gallagher and Benedict Gallagher welcome a son in Utica while Queen Elizabeth II visits Canada meeting locals aboard Britannia.
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