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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1972

Page

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Oil spill in Casco Bay worsens with 100000 gallons feared

Oil washing ashore at Ferry Beach Camp Ellis Biddeford Pool and Goose Rocks Beach prompts coast guard cleanup. Officials report up to 100000 gallons may be spilled with affect on 1700 1800 fishermen and local livelihoods while residents organize beach cleanup and wait for official spill reports.

Stewart Applin Casco Bay Tamano Ferry Beach Camp Ellis Biddeford Pool Fortunes Rocks Goose Rocks Beach Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco Coast Guard Adelbert Morin Edward Ward Fortune Rocks Association Ward Portland David Walley Kennebunkport Town Street Department Walley Scott Canning Canning Engineering Goose Rocks George Kouloheras Florida Portland Harbor Casco Bay Island Buncker C Donald McCann Peter N. Kyros McCann Fortune Rock Prout’s Neck Scarborough Beach Old Orchard Long Island U.S. District Court Texaco (Oil Inc Marine Research Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department Robert L. Dow

South Vietnamese Troops Hit by Friendly Bombing Near Hue

Forty nine South Vietnamese soldiers were killed or wounded in a heavy North Vietnamese assault aided by a mistaken U S bombing that struck government lines near Hue. U S jets dropped 500 pound bombs into allied positions during close combat, killing eight soldiers and wounding many. Eight North Vietnamese were killed. The clash occurred near Fire Base Bastogne, southwest of the central coast towns recaptured by Saigon troops in the days prior.

Saigon U.S Hue

U S Report Confirms Minor Dike Damage in Vietnam

A U S intelligence finding states bombs hit 12 locations in North Vietnam's Red River delta but damage to dikes is minor with no major breaches, while officials withhold full aerial photo sets and stress no intentional blow to dike defenses.

Washington U.S North Vietnam The State Department Nixon Hanoi United States Cials Red River Delta Red River Department Washington-Hanoi

British Hoard Food Amid Dock Strike Paralyzing Ports

Britain faced shortages as housewives rushed to stock up on food ahead of a national dock strike by 42 000 longshoremen. Officials warned a prolonged stoppage could halt imports and exports, idling ships and threatening supplies while emergency talks and plans for a state of emergency unfolded.

London Britain Trade J

Inside The Journal Cartoons 5 Church Notices 8 Classifieds 6-7 Sports Crossword Puzzle 6 Theaters Dear Abby 2 Editorials Obits

Community page roundup lists cartoons church notices classifieds and puzzles with sports and theater notes plus Dear Abby editorials and obituaries from the paper. Local items span listings and brief notices across sections.

Abby

No Go Areas Declared Unacceptable by Whitelaw

British administrator William Whitelaw warned that barricades in Londonderry and Belfast must be removed to curb killing and maiming. He said security forces would act if locals do not dismantle the barriers, signaling a stand against Protestant and Catholic no go enclaves and restricting troop patrols in the areas.

Belfast Londonderry William Whitelaw Whitelaw

Ellsberg Pentagon Papers Trial Faces Wiretap Delay

A Yakima hearing over government wiretap records raises the possibility of a temporary halt to the Pentagon Papers espionage trial of Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo. Justice Douglas may rule this weekend on a drastic action to pause proceedings.

Ellsberg Yakima Wash Supreme Court William Yakima Douglas Daniel Ellsberg Anthony Russo Russo Jleak Pentagon Southeast Asia U.S Washington U.S. Supreme Court Inichambers

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