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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

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Turmoil in France as strikes clash with riot police

Paris rioters and striking workers threaten a new crisis as a Communist union militant is killed in Sochaux during fighting at the Peugeot plant. In the Latin Quarter students appeal for mass demonstration against President de Gaulle while Citroen workers head toward the Labor Ministry demanding freedom to work.

Paris France Charles de Gaulle Labor Ministry Sochaux Bernard Vargon Beylot Peugeot Auto Metal Workers General Confederation of Labor Peugeot Lyon Rene Lacroix Philippe Matteron Gilles Tautin Seine Meulan Tautin Jacques Sauvageot National Students’ Union Daniel Cohn-Bendit

Hanoi Threatens Escalation In Vietnam War

North Vietnam warned of intensified peoples warfare against the United States in South Vietnam if Washington keeps its Vietnam policy. The message in Nhan Dan, signed by a high official as a commentator, followed protests and student demonstrations in Paris amid a two week national assembly election campaign.

Tokyo North Vietnam United States South Vietnam America Communist Party Nhan 9 Nhan Dan U.S Ton France National Assembly Paris Sorbonne

Kyros Discusses Campaign Issues At Bi ford luncheon

Maine Congressman Peter N Kyros spoke at the Wonderbar Steak House on campaign issues including a proposed Biddeford post office site. He described eminent domain steps, parcels and Truman ownership history and noted a 1967 $21,000 mortgage. He discussed gun control, preferring state level measures and stressing hunting's economic role in Maine.

Wonderbar Peter N.kyros Maine Biford Congress Biddeford Rep Trumans Danis York County Registry of Deeds Alfred

VFW Convention Set In Biddeford Biddeford Saco to host large VFW gathering

The VFW Department State Convention will be held in Biddeford and Saco with over 1000 attendees. A 11-division parade down Main Street from City Square is planned, plus a schedule of memorial services, breakfasts, opening exercises, speeches by Rep. Peter N. Kyros, a banquet, a military ball, and joint installations. Donald Linscott Jr. of Saco chairs the Department Convention. Lena Poirier leads the local Auxiliary.

VFW Department Biddeford Maine City Square Main Street Saco Fairfield Factory Island Saco City Hall Thacher Hotel Biddeford Junior High School Peter N. Kyros Thacher St. Andre’s St. Andre's Parish Donald Linscott Jr Frances Pettengill Old Orchard Beach Dist Edward St. Onge Lena Poirier St. Louis Deering VFW Defenders Somersworth N.H Saco Jets Rubenettes Mousam Linscott Twin Cities

Grand Jury Indicts Twelve in York County Case List

York County Superior Court heard twelve indictments from the grand jury eight in open file and four secret indictments yesterday. Notable cases include Lynn Curtis Johnson of Portsmouth pleading guilty to taking a 1966 truck and receiving a $250 fine, while Robert D. Provencher of Biddeford faces carnal knowledge charges involving a 14 year old girl. Additional indictments cover assault with intent to rape, breaking and entering, larceny, sodomy and gun possession, with several cases previously misfiled now corrected. Two New York City girls Anita Johnson and Ann Matthews face larceny charges for diamond rings and wedding bands taken February 20 at Biddeford. both plead not guilty.

Alfred York County William F. Wilson Lynn Curtis Johnson Portsmouth Johnson Sylvester Carroll Kittery Ronald Ayotte Robert D. Provencher Biddeford Thomas Bazemore Kennebunk Lyman Richard Hevey Ronald Doane Armand J. Grenier Lunder Shoe Products Co Philip Toussaint New York City Jack and Larrys Alfred St Anita Johnson Ann Matthews Innocenta

Civil Defense Center Dedicated in Maynard Mass

A $1.4 million underground Civil Defense center was dedicated in Maynard. The facility serves as a communications hub for emergency functions in natural disasters or nuclear attack across Region 1 covering New England, New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Maynard Mass New England States New York New Jersey Puerto Rico Virgin Islands

Viet Cong daylight bombardment strikes Sai Gon

The Viet Cong shift to a daylight barrage on Sai Gon during the morning rush hour, killing 19 and wounding 106. The Bangkok Paris talks pause amid new US and North Vietnamese moves as world attention shifts to evolving diplomacy. Dr. Spock testifies the war is illegal, while Rockefeller campaigns to overtake Nixon for the Republican nomination. Wallace embarks on an 11 city southern tour after his wife’s death. In Paris, 1,000+ students clash with police during protests.

Saigon Paris Benjamin Spock Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon George Wallace South Grenada Caribbean Hilda Bynoe Washington

Plato Truman campaign style puzzles Maine voters

In Biddeford Maine Plato Truman campaigns for the 1st District Democratic nomination with a photo billboard approach and little press material. He avoids TV and radio, travels constantly, and operates without a headquarters phone, touting business credentials and a call for leadership in Washington. He faces Rep Peter Kyros and David Graham in a crowded field.

Associated Press Biddeford Maine Plato Truman Truman Alfred St Congress Ruman House U.S. Senate Peter N. Kyros David L. Graham Freeport Washington

Blaiberg Treated After Liver Complications

Cape Town doctor Blaiberg, world’s longest surviving heart transplant patient, received emergency liver treatment at Groote Schuur. Barnard said Blaiberg has hepatitis, condition not critical, as he telephoned Cape Town doctors after visiting the Netherlands.

Cape Town South Africa Philip Blaiberg Groote Schuur Hospital London Christiaan N. Barnard Blaiberg Barnard Netherlands Groote Schuur Britain National Heart Hospital West Louis Washkansky Washkansky

Antistrike Laws Fail To Prevent Walkouts Across States

The article surveys 17 states with public employee antistrike laws, noting many strikes by teachers, sanitation workers, and other public workers despite penalties. It highlights Illinois absence of statute, New York's Taylor Law shift in penalties, Florida constitutional questions, and debates over effectiveness amid major strikes and protests.

Massachusetts Delaware Illinois New York Connecticut Pennsylvania North Carolina Florida Virginia Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska South Dakota Texas Hawaii Oregon Ilinois Supreme Court Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers Iowa New York State Nelson A. Rockefeller New York City Sanitation Workers’ Union State Public Employment Relations Board

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