Thieu Plans Release of Militant Monk and Political Unity Push
Saigon reports President Thieu urged anti Communist leaders to unite for the postwar political struggle. He announced the imminent release of militant Buddhist monk Tri Quang, held since February. The meeting drew about 200 politicians and 30 groups, who agreed to reconvene without Thieu to discuss merging. Thieu warned the future peace hinges on political organization to counter Viet Cong influence and anticipated American support remains strong.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Thieh
Tri Quang
Thieu
Free World
United States
U.S
Neer
Chamber Building Opens at First Street
The new Chamber of Commerce building on First Street features a 72 foot length with two 8 by 20 foot porches. Western Union and a bus terminal for Greyhound Trailways Brunswick Vermont Transit are in operation. The Information Center and rest rooms are nearly complete with labor by committee members and two donated workers from Palace Playland. Light fixtures and electrician’s labor donated by Palace Playland. Paint donated by John Wortman. A $425 fence fund and an extra $200 from the Park Commission support the facility. Building committee includes John White Ervin Jalbert Adelbert Jakeman Sr Russell Durant and Nicholas Danton. Maine products will be displayed. continuation on Page Two.
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Chamber
Donald W. Shorey
Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr
John White
Ervin Jalbert
Hiram W. Parish
Cr. Russell Durant
Chamber of Commerce
First Street
Western Union
Greyhound
Trailways
Brunswick Transportation
Vermont Transit
Chamber of Commerce Information Center
John H. White
Hiram V. Parish
Palace Playland
Playland
Jalbert
John Wortman
Washington Avenue
Donald Shorey
The
Park Commission
Adelbert Jakeman Sr
Russell Durant
Nicholas Danton
Maine
Opposition grows to Johnson Supreme Court picks
Washington AP report notes rising cross party opposition to President Johnsons court appointments to replace Warren with Fortas and Thornberry. Senate leaders and petition organizers claim GOP and some Democratic support, while others worry about a vacancy and potential filibuster or prolonged impasse. Rockefeller defends the president as Warren faces retirement and a constitutional amendment on reconfirmation is proposed in the House.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Senames
Eastland
D-Miss
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
Griffin
GOP
Mansfield
United Nations
New York
Warren
Griffin Forces
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Sioux City
Iowa
California
Gordon Allott
R-Colo
Supreme Court
House
William C. Cowger
Villagers Slain in Viet Cong Raid Near Saigon
In So Tra village 345 miles northeast of Saigon Viet Cong forces attacked at midnight blasting huts with explosives and mortars killing 73 civilians and 15 pacification workers and wounding 103 refugees. The attack left 85 percent of the village destroyed and refugees fleeing toward Marines positions.
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Saigon
U.S
So Tra
Leatherneck
Sirhan Kennedy case delayed as defense studies plea
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, accused of assassinating Senator Robert F Kennedy, receives a three week delay to enter a plea while his lawyer studies the case. An AP survey finds appeals for gun owners to surrender weapons yield meager returns. Rudi Gernreich, described as the fashion world Peter Pan, refuses to grow up and favors whimsical, body revealing designs.
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Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Rudi Gernreich
Peter Pan
It Won't Be Quiet Village Any More It Won't Be Quiet Village Any More
Machiasport selectman Hammond Flynn forecasts a major shift as a New England Regional Commission plan to create a duty-free foreign trade zone with a deep draft port and refinery moves forward. Rep Sumner Pike, and regional leaders see potential jobs and cheaper fuel, but locals remain uncertain about impacts on the town’s economy and youth retention.
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Machiasport
Hammond T. Flynn
Maine
New England Governors Conference
New England Regional Commission
Flynn
Washington County
Sumner T. Pike
R - Lubec
Machias Bay
Passamaquoddy Bay
Atlantic
Pike
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
New England
French Consul General Sees Uprising soften with dialogue
Jacques Massenet, consul general of France, told nearly 200 French language instructors that France faces internal upheaval but can resolve issues through cooperation among government, students, and labor. He downplayed Communist influence in student unrest while noting a bigger role in labor strikes. He travels New England on a goodwill tour to foster mutual understanding and aid French citizens abroad.
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St. Francis
Jacques Massenet
Counsul General of
France
Massenet
Universi
Counsul General
Boston
New England
United States
Biddeford
Saco
Paris Students Adore Mao as Riots Roil France
In Paris during May and June, student supporters of Mao Tse-tung helped fuel violent university protests with Peking propaganda. The Red Chinese backed rioters and striking workers, while French and Maoist groups operated shops selling propaganda items. Despite claims of Maoist allegiance, many students rejected a single leader, insisting they oppose the middle class and aim to reform society.
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Paris
Mao Tse-tung
France
Red China
Peking
China
Chairman Mao
Sorbonne
Paris University
Communist Party
West
Mao
Charles de Gaulle
Herbert Marcuse
San Diego
Calif
de Gaulle
Marxist- Leninist
Union of Communist
Marxist-Leninist
Federation of Revolutionary Students
Daniel Cohn-Bendit
Danny the Red
France Faces Inflation Threat After Social Strife
Paris reports galloping inflation following a three week strike wave. A devaluation risk looms for the franc, with potential import-led inflation in West Germany and other Common Market partners. Government pledges to defend the currency while export curbs are sought from EU partners amid mixed reactions.
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Paris
France
West Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
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Old Orchard Beach
Nicholas W. Danton
Beach Chamber of Commerce
Melvin L. Wilbur
St. Francis’ French Institute
Biddeford College
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Justice Department
Claude Dubois
H. A. Mapes, Inc
Main Street
Biddeford, Maine
Kennebunk
RED Cross
York County
Main St
Andre P. Fortier
Foss St
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve de Murville
Bonn
Italy
Permanent Commission of the Common Market
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