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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1967
Page
1
Augusta AP reports the Maine Senate defeated Gov. Curtis's 6.4 million auto trade in tax, failing to reach two thirds for enactment. The House had rejected it last week. Curtis plans revival later. Separately a constitutional amendment to set 20 as legal adulthood failed 72 to 65 in the House, short of the two-thirds needed.
Lewiston deputy fire chief Lt. Emelien Couture a 12 year veteran died from smoke inhalation while fighting a smoky fire at the Morin residence. John Parchall was treated for a leg injury. Fire crews battled flames at the ranch style house causing heavy damage.
Hoffa's fourth bid for a new jury tampering trial in Chattanooga ended after defense lawyers cited newly discovered evidence and declined to present witnesses. Judge Wilson will rule after reviewing affidavits. Hoffa, imprisoned since March 1964, sat impassively as observers and prosecutors attended the 45 minute session.
In Geneva the U S delegation warned it may leave deadlocked Kennedy Round tariff talks within 24 hours if progress does not appear. William Roth Johnsons envoy threatened to pack his bags and return to Washington. The session with six European Common Market nations failed to reach an agreement on chemicals and grain.
A light denizen humor item notes a monsoon as a hurricane that could not afford a trip to Florida. Credits go to TM WRR Gen. Fea. Corp. for the quip.
In Buffalo a Monday night testimonial dinner drew 250 attendees as 36 men including six linked to the Cosa Nostra were arrested for consorting with known criminals. A judge later dismissed the charges citing insufficient proof of intent to breach the peace. one man briefly rearrested for assault. Federal state and city agents led the raid at a West Side restaurant.
Maine House unanimously approves emergency act creating the Old Orchard Beach School District to fund a replacement for the burned Federal School. The district may issue bonds up to 600000 with 120000 insurance funds, and a referendum will be held later this year.
Vietnam B52 bombers pound areas near the DMZ as casualties rise in the U S marine battle below. A veteran hospitalized 16 days in Texas before plague diagnosis. FBI and police raid a Buffalo dinner party arresting 36 in a "Little Apalachee" meeting. Hoffa seeks a fourth new trial. Mississippi president says he could have been a national hero if politics had been limited. Kennedy Round tariff talks see pressure but no progress at the catch session.
A partial eclipse visible locally left a slight blur on one side of the sun while observers in northwest Alaska enjoyed a dramatic show with up to 72 percent of the sun obscured by the moon. Hayden Planetarium astronomers projected the event at the American Museum of Natural History and noted a small sun spot and lunar topography near the moon’s south pole.
US air actions over two weeks disabled Hoa Lac MIG air base 20 miles west of Hanoi. Nine F105 Thunderchief flights from Thailand struck the field, with one Thunderchief reported missing in action and another shot down. B52 bombers pressed a broader campaign around the DMZ while Enterprise aircraft hit a naval supply area near Haiphong amid continued supply routes fighting.
A May 19 meeting in Concord New Hampshire will discuss the future of northern New England with Governor Curtis and a Maine delegation in attendance. Sponsored by New Hampshire Governor Curtis and leaders from Vermont and New Hampshire.
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