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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1967
Page
3
The Biddeford Neighborhood Youth Corps director Norman Martin says openings remain available. Ten extra slots were created, mostly for boys, and interested youths should contact Martin at the corps office in Biddeford city building.
Lippmann cites more than 2.5 million dollars in equipment sent to civilian programs in Vietnam that is unusable. In Saigon he saw 500 construction vehicles inoperative and believed much of the gear will rot where left, with repairs deemed too costly. Reports also came from Thailand and AID contractors about repaired gear that was only repainted.
FASTEETH is an improved powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to prevent sliding. It holds dentures firmly without gummy taste and neutralizes denture breath. It is alkaline and does not sour, with regular dental checkups advised. Get FASTEETH at drug counters.
An AID official in Frankfurt says of 76 repaired jeep engines only four were in good working order. He cites widespread substandard equipment from various countries, with contractors and AID inspectors both certifying. AID is launching its own investigation.
Bruce Gardner aged 35 of Allagash was killed when a 300 pound limb fell while he worked in the woods about 20 miles west of Allagash on Monday according to State Police.
U S Marines report a heavy night battle 25 miles south of Da Nang with 51 enemy dead and 7 Marines killed while 30 Marines wounded. Communist mortars shelled three outposts near the DMZ as 20 American pilots flew 122 missions over North Vietnam. B52s bombed near My Tho and An Khe. Nearby sea mammals sleep underwater and surface briefly to breathe.
Speech at the State Department urged the UN to require members to report and file all military arm shipments in the area for global visibility. Johnson pressed for Arab‑Israeli talks on withdrawal and peaceful resolution, while Kosygin proposed a UN assembly resolution demanding Israeli withdrawal and damages as part of broader peace efforts.
Biddeford adopts a gross budget of 2 099 457 including 59 000 to county tax and a net commitment after 100 000 other revenue. Poll taxes due August 1 with November 1 deadline. six percent interest after October 1. Prospect Street phase two contract awarded to Levesque at 72 74 50 from permanent street fund. Neighborhood Youth Corps clears Washington Street School for city equipment storage. Public hearing set July 5 for subdivision ordinance. Council to reconvene July 10. July 3 meeting canceled. Peter Cooper noted as 85 year old nominee.
Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien calls for turning the Post Office into a government corporation to gain independence and modernize operations. President Johnson forms a 10 member study panel chaired by Frederick Kappel to evaluate the plan as the agency handles 200 million pieces of mail daily. The Congo River holds Africa’s largest water volume while the Amazon holds the world’s largest.
News At A Glance notes Premier Kosygin turning down President Johnson's invitation jeopardizing a planned U S Soviet summit. Ambassador Gold berg outlines Johnson Middle East plan at the UN General Assembly.
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