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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1967
Page
1
The Middle East war ended with Israel’s six day victory and mopping up. Premier Levi Eshkol refuses to return to prewar borders without guarantees and urges direct talks with Arab states. United Nations debates the conflict as aid pours in for war victims and desert spoils are swept by Israel.
A teen quips that the town is so dull that taking LSD would reveal the Lawrence Welk show. The line, attributed to a youth in the Chuckle column, reflects local humor and period tone.
A five man Park and Recreation Commission for Biddeford is expected to be appointed at a special city council meeting Monday night. A group met with Mayor Leo R. Lemire and City Clerk Norman Racine to explore a functional park and recreation program for Biddeford.
United Nations General Assembly opened an emergency session on the Middle East crisis with Kosygin in New York urging Israel to relinquish Arab-held territory. Afghan diplomat Pazhwak proposed a summit as the session focuses on a peaceful settlement and adherence to the UN Charter.
The report outlines a possible Big Four conference and a French push toward substantial East West negotiations. De Gaulle would travel to New York if talks seem serious and if Russia avoids using the General Assembly for propaganda, with Kosygin’s departure noted among informants.
In New York 12 widows and 36 children cope with the Oct 17 1966 disaster that killed 12 firefighters at Broadway and 22nd Street. Quotes from grieving spouses reveal ongoing pain and fear of fathers never returning.
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