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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1965

Page

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Two Sorority Sisters Slain Near Austin In 1969 Case

Autopsy shows Susan Rigsby strangled. Shirley Stark death inconclusive. Bodies found in weeded field near Austin after two Dallas women vanished July 18. Dentists identify Stark and Rigsby by dental records. families react with shock as investigation continues.

Austin Tex Susan Rigsby Justice of the Peace Jerry Dellana Shirley Ann Stark Dellana Col Homer Garrison Texas Department of University of Texas Dallas Rose R. M. Brumage John L. Mitchell Miss Starks Mitchell Miss Rigsby Iit

Johnson Upping Viet Nam Force as Nation Looks On

President Johnson announces plan to raise U S forces in South Viet Nam to 125000 and extend draft calls to 35000 monthly. He cites retreat and weakness as dangers and U N cooperation to seek peace as paratroopers deploy and raids target Hanoi missile sites. Medicare bill passes aiding elderly with hospital care and payments. Fortas named Supreme Court justice. Wagner and Cavanagh wed in New York events.

Associated Press White House Johnson Midwest Viet Nam South Viet Nam United Nations United States Free World Congress 101St Airborne Division Screaming Eagles Normandy Bastogne Cam Ranh Bay New Orleans 1St Cavalry Division Air Mobile Division Battle Air Force Hanoi Harry S. Truman House Senate President Johnson Supreme Court of the United States Fortas Arthur J. Goldberg U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Robert Ferdinand Wagner New York City Barbara Joan Cavanagh Francis Cardinal Spellman Pagena Dallas

Security Council Debates Possible Viet Nam Crisis Session

U S and Soviet envoys weigh reviving a Viet Nam debate as nonpermanent Security Council members discuss a peace formula. U.S. Ambassador Goldberg urges council unity to pursue negotiated end to the South Vietnam conflict amid ongoing air and ground operations.

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Woman Frying Doughnuts Sparks House Blaze

Mrs William E York fried doughnuts when fat in the pan caught fire burning a five room cottage at Pleasant Pond. Firefighters from the Maine Forest Service Caratunk and Bingham saved the garage and boathouse. No one injured.

Pleasant Pondap William E. York Maine Forest Service Caratunk and Bingham Yorks

Ethiopian Student Sebsibe Mamo Arrives at Biddeford High

Ethiopian athlete Sebsibe Mamo arrives in Biddeford for a post graduate program at Biddeford High School. The World Olympic distance runner plans to study physical education and political science while living with Peace Corps teacher Joseph Wood and training with the Biddeford High track squad.

Biddeford High School Sebsibe Mamo U. S Biddeford BHS Mamo Joseph Wood Peace Corps Addis Ababa Ethiopia Debra Berhon Wood Ethopian Empire Ethopian Sports Federation Trim

Viet Cong attack near Saigon airport with heavy casualties

Viet Cong guerrillas strike a watchtower three miles from Saigon's airport, causing heavy losses among nine defenders. U N Security Council discusses a U S request for peace talks on Vietnam as experts probe two Dallas coed deaths.

Saigon Capiital Tan Son Nhut Quang Tin Independence Hanoi U.S South Viet Nam U.N. Security Council United States The World Organization Viet Nam

Reed Takes Helm of National Governors Conference

Maine Governor Reed becomes chairman of the National Governors Conference. He plans extensive travel over the year including a ten governor delegation to Japan in October and another to Mexico. President Johnson may call on the executive committee for crisis situations.

Augusta Reed Maine Governors’ Conference Japan State Department Mexico Johnson GOP

Winners Few Losers Many At Scarborough Downs

Scarborough Downs draws 4 478 bettors on a slow weeknight as 73 horses run in nine races. average wager 33.46. Most bet for relaxation, with many keeping their names private. Several spectators describe varied systems from age-inspired bets to jockey and paddock checks. A tout thrives by targeting gullible bettors, while some insist horse betting is just entertainment.

Portland Evening Express Scarborough Scarborough Downs Jim Chesney Washington, D.C Harrison John Rossetti Rossetti Fair Meadow Tout

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