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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
1
President Johnson fronts a growing diplomacy struggle over the Middle East while Soviet Premier Kosygin delivers his first U N speech. Kosygin tours New York City, amid a high tension global scene marked by Vietnam actions and a Chinese H-bomb claim.
Governor Curtis plans to address Dirigamer State at Orono on Wednesday evening as part of the ceremony inaugurating the Boys State governor. His office confirmed the appearance and remarks set for the event.
About 500 Viet Cong guerrillas launched a night assault on a U S armored cavalry bivouac 40 miles east of Saigon. U S forces opened with 175 mm artillery and air support, leaving 45 guerrillas dead, 13 taken prisoner, and 18 weapons captured while 8 Americans were killed and 31 wounded.
Republicans push to pass a $243 million general fund budget as an emergency bill requiring a two thirds vote in the Maine House. Gov. Curtis urges compromise while Democrats argue against new taxes. A mid week showdown is planned with potential alternative budgets if the measure fails.
Soviet Premier Kosygin urged Israel to withdraw from the Suez Canal zone and other occupied Arab territories to create a climate for peace. He warned that continued conflict could trigger thermonuclear war and criticized U S and British roles in the Arab-Israeli crisis.
President Johnson stated that Israeli troop withdrawals from captured Arab territory must be linked to negotiations for a general Arab-Israeli peace. He outlined five peace principles and urged restraint in the Middle East arms race while seeking UN and Soviet cooperation for a durable settlement.
Cassius Clay arrived at the federal courthouse for his trial on a charge of refusing induction into the armed services. He joked with spectators when asked about serving on the jury and declined to speak to reporters. Conviction could bring five years and a ten thousand dollar fine.
The no strike period in the rail dispute between railroads and six shopcraft unions ended without a walkout. Unions pledged no action until Congress crafts a compromise on antistrike legislation after winning a House victory. Senate leaders plan action after Dodd censure debates and aim to extend mediation no strike rules for 90 days with a federal board to set wage scales if no agreement is reached.
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