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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1965
Page
1
President Johnson announced a doubling of monthly draft calls from 17 000 to 35 000 to boost U S forces in South Vietnam from 75 000 to 125 000. He said no mobilization of reserves or National Guard is needed now, with a pledge to act if necessary.
U S Air Force spokesmen report five fighters were lost during Tuesday strikes on two antiaircraft missile sites about 40 miles northwest of Hanoi. Three planes were shot down by ground fire, two crashed on return. two pilots presumed killed or captured, one rescued.
The House approved a housing bill by 251-168 and President Johnson was expected to sign the measure. It creates a four year program for major housing aid including a new rent subsidy of 350 million dollars aimed at low income families. The subsidies target substandard housing displaced individuals and elderly or disabled residents in housing backed by nonprofits and churches.
U S Navy fighter bombers attacked North Vietnamese troops 65 miles north of the border to aid a rescue of a downed American pilot. The military spokesman said it was the first reported deliberate strike on North Vietnam. The rescued pilot was reported in good condition.
Forest Commissioner Austin Wilkins warns Maine faces dangerous fire conditions rivaling the 1947 blazes as drought stretches on. Winds, dry soil, and parched hardwoods increase ignition risk and stretch firefighting resources across Orrington Brewer Lake Lewiston Troy Sedgwick Biddeford Georgetown Albion Township 15 Range 9 Gorham.
A bill creating a national health program for seniors and large Social Security boosts heads to a final Senate vote with predicted passage by at least 3 to 1. The House already approved 307 to 116. Johnson is expected to sign soon.
ANAP News Analysis notes U S bombing of antiaircraft sites in North Vietnam could push escalation. The piece argues Moscow fears a new missile confrontation, rising military budgets, and higher costs as Red China gains from a prolonged war, urging Moscow to act.
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