New Laws Eyed After Court Confession Ruling
Supreme Court restricted use of confessions in trials prompting police concerns and calls for new laws. Legislators, a crime commission, and a Senate subcommittee debate constitutional issues while some lawyers oppose amendments. Jose Suarez freed after confessing to murder highlights nationwide impact.
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Jose Suarez
Ernest A. Miranda
Peace clash at Guam conference tests Johnson aims
AP dispatch notes President Johnson seeks peace works at Guam talks while Premier Ky presses for major Vietnam war escalation. Rusk McNamara Westmoreland report intensified fighting and Communist gains, yet say no troop surge discussed. Lodge to become ambassador at large. Bunker to Saigon.
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Viet Cong
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Richard Helms
Central Intelligence Agency
Lodge
Nguyen van Thieu
War Escalation Calls Emerge as Viet Cong Attack
President Johnson meets with South Vietnam leaders on Guam who urge sharp war escalation. Two Viet Cong battalions attack a smaller U.S. force, leaving three Americans dead and 223 enemy bodies counted on the battlefield.
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Guam
South Vietnam
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France
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Aden
England
Britain
Ireland
Sir Francis Chichester
Cape Horn
Fire damages kitchen in North Street apartment
Saco firefighters say a Saturday night blaze at 246 North St. owned by Lester Black caused heavy damage to the kitchen of a second floor apartment above a garage with only light smoke damage to the rest of the unit. No damage estimate was available.
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Saco
North St
Lester Black
Tax Hearings On Docket In Augusta Legislature Opens
Augusta AP The Maine legislature enters its 12th week with a 10 per cent luxury tax plan on luggage jewelry furs and toilet preparations slated for a 1 30 p.m. Tuesday hearing. Gov Curtis signs a repeal of a contraceptive information law and revenue projections expect luxury tax at $600 000 annually. Other hearings include advertising sales tax proposals real estate transfer tax and various air and health related measures.
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Augusta
Gov. Curtis
Department of Health and Welfare
Catherine H. Carswell
D-Portland
U S Armored Unit Smashes Larger Viet Cong Battalions
U S armored unit in BAU BANG Vietnam repelled two Viet Cong battalions that attacked with bold tempo. American losses were heavy among wounded and dead, while U S jets and ground reinforcements turned the tide. The assault peaked before noon as aircraft mined the area and armor counterattacked.
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U. S
Saigon
U.S. 9Th Division
U.S
George Hua
Hawaii Island
St Patrick’s Day Feels Like Home for Irish Texans
A light feature notes St Patrick’s Day brings shared pride to Irish Americans, comparing the holiday’s significance to a Texan’s yearlong sentiment. The piece highlights cultural ties and regional affection within the community.
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WRR
Fea. Corp
Joint Fire Drill Unites Saco Maremont Volunteers
A two hour drill at the Maremont Corp plant in Saco brought together about 20 Saco Fire Department members led by Chief Arthur Oldread and 14 Maremont volunteers under Paul Roy. Equipment included Maremont’s 700 gallon tank truck and Saco ladder unit as hydrant tests and hose hookups were practiced.
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Saco
Biddeford Fire Departments
Maremont Corp. Volunteer Fire Department
Saco Fire Department
Arthur Oldread
Biddeford
Arthur King
Maremont
Saco Department
Oldread
Paul Roy
Bryce Milne
Saco Police and Fire Commission
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