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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1967
Page
1
The 137000 rail shop workers walkout shuts 30 railroads nationwide, halting much commuter service and disrupting freight to Vietnam. Congress stalled on a rescue bill as White House pressure rose and cities rerouted traffic amid growing chaos.
Riots flare in Plainfield and Newark as racial violence erupts across New Jersey and Florida. In Plainfield a white officer was killed amid looting by gangs, with guards enforcing order as casualties rise. Newark experiences sustained violence, dozens dead and hundreds injured. Florida prison fires kill 37 prisoners after a racial clash.
Senate and House conferees pounded at a quick settlement to halt the nationwide rail strike but broke up opposed to compulsory settlement. Senator Morse of Oregon reported the Senate delegation voted to end the talks and send the issue back for action as Johnson administration aides eyed a path to sign a bill after repassage.
Rail unions push a broad walkout halting freight and tying up major lines while congressional leaders race to craft a compromise. The Senate backs a 90 day voluntary drive with a possible compulsory settlement if needed, while the House drops that feature. Staggers promises to press for the original bill as conferees meet amid traffic and shipment disruptions.
Lucien Fortin and Marie Anna Gagne mark six decades of marriage with an open house at their 141 Alfred Street home in Biddeford Maine. The event honored their July 15 1907 wedding at St Andre Church Fortin. A U S Army Band call from Ft Knox Ky highlighted the celebration. Members signing the guest book included numerous relatives from New Hampshire Maine Quebec and Rhode Island.
Post office restrictions block second to fourth class mail beyond a 150 mile zone while first class and air mail move freely. Saco and Biddeford postmasters report mostly local impact with trucks carrying mail to the Biddeford facility. Presidents Johnson seeks a 90 day cooling off period as Maine Central warns of a rail line shutdown if the strike spreads into New England.
In Pasadena, plans for America’s Surveyor 4 to land on the moon yielded a late setback as contact was lost seven miles above the surface. Project manager Haglund mooted explosion or electronics failure as possibilities, with a hoped return at Goldstone station near Barstow.
A witty observation notes that marriage is not truly 50-50, implying a misreading of either women or fractions. The quip appears in a syndicated feature from WRR Gen, Fea, Corp.
Francis P. OConnell of Lewiston becomes assistant manager of the Lewiston finishing plant and sheet factory. Kermit R. Cozzie, formerly assistant controller for computer operations, is named plant controller for the Biddeford and Lewiston plants.
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