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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1972

Page

3

Grandmaster Predicts Fischer Will Overcome Spassky

Associated Press observes at the Third National Chess Congress in Chicago as Fischer evens the world championship match at 2 1/2 to Spassky. Walter Browne, a former U S Open champion, calls Fischer superior and predicts a two to three game lead followed by a Fischer victory. Browne notes Fischer’s dynamic style contrasts with Spassky’s solid play and says Fischer’s black wins threaten Spassky’s sequence of prepared defenses.

Richard Greb Associated Press Chicago Reykjavik Boris Spassky Bobby Fischer Spassky Bill Goldburg New York Iceland Fischer Walter S. Browne Browne U.S

Boat Season Is Here Buy Or Sell With Want Ad Section 53

Boat season arrives as readers are invited to buy or sell vessels and boating gear in Want Ad Section 53. Listings feature used boats, accessories, and services from local dealers and private sellers.

Arson Suspected At Depository Building in Dallas

Fire officials say arson started the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas where JFK was shot. Six to eight five gallon gasoline cans found on multiple floors. two alarms sounded at 9 48 a m and the blaze confined to three floors. The building, empty, was being converted into a Kennedy museum.

Dallas Texas School Book Depository John F. Kennedy L. R. McCowan Warren Commission Lee Harvey Oswald Aubrey Mayhew Nashville Tenn

Quang Tri Fighting Takes Newsmen's Lives

On a battlefield south of the Quang Tri front two Singaporean ABC cameramen Terence Khoo and Sam Kasfaye and Vietnamese photographer Tran Van Nghia were reportedly killed. Attempts to reach the men were hindered by heavy ground combat.

Hue Vietnam American Broadcasting Co Quang Tri Front Tony ABC Terence Khoo Sam Kas Faye Tran van Nghia

Blaze Damages Pettit Animal Hospital in Westbrook

A two alarm fire heavily damages Pettit Animal Hospital in Westbrook, destroying about 8 to 10 pets. Fire officials say flames rose 40 feet above the roof before crews controlled the blaze. Owner Dr. Marion F. Pettit valued the hospital at 150000 dollars and four years in operation on Main Street.

Westbrook Pettit Animal Hospital Marion F. Pettit South Freeport

Three Journalists Reported Shot As Front Lines Advance

North Vietnamese troops try to cut Highway 1 near Quang Tri while South Vietnamese forces counter. A Korean photographer saw three men film fighting 12 miles below the front. Nghia was hit and Sam cried out he was hit. Khoo appeared unharmed but vanished at the highway. Tran Van Ba was wounded attempting to reach the fallen men. Earlier, 28 newsmen wounded, two killed, one missing.

Highway 1 Quang Tri Nghia Sam Khoo

Beach Office Probe Names Manager in Town Council Action

The Old Orchard Beach council forms a four member committee to investigate Code Enforcement Officer Robert J. McNally as a 30 day suspension was extended until recommendations are made. Acting town manager Louis Sarelas is appointed permanent with raised expenses.

Old Orchard Beach Robert J. McNally Leslie Wyman William Murphy Thomas Sullivan Joseph Mokarzel George Baggs Charles Beaudoin Norman Lessard McNally Sullivan Murphy Mokarzel Lessard Baggs Beaudoin Wyman Louis Sarelas Sarelas

Blanchard Makes Solo Balloon Crossing of English Channel

Jean-Pierre Blanchard completes a solo balloon flight crossing the English Channel in January, marking a historic aerial feat. The venture enhances early aviation reputation and raises interest in balloon navigation.

Jean-Pierre Blanchard English Channel

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