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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
1
The United States launches the largest air naval operation in Vietnam, mining entrances to Haiphong and other northern ports and striking rail and highway targets. One North Vietnamese MIG is claimed down, with seven in four days, as a 60 ship task force with carriers, battles to sever supply lines.
Washington AP reports President Nixon orders cuts to sea and land supply routes to North Vietnam labeled international outlaws. Reactions split along party lines with Sen Hartke condemning the move as reckless while Sen Dole calls it bold and necessary. Humphrey halts campaign for talks on escalation. Meany and Arch Booth back Nixon, Ashbrook and Buckley criticize it as too late or insufficient.
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey campaigns for momentum in nonbinding Democratic preference contests in Nebraska and West Virginia as McGovern and Wallace compete. Polls, delegate contests, and issues on legalization and abortion shape the vote, with turnout projections and multiple candidates on Nebraskan ballots.
The Viet Cong in Paris denounces Nixon’s port blockade as an ultimatum and vows they will never yield while their objectives remain unmet. They urge an immediate halt to war acts and call for serious negotiations at the peace talks.
Tass denounces Nixon as engaging in naked aggressive acts and violating international law over North Vietnam. North Vietnam and Viet Cong reject any ultimatum while Moscow warns of Soviet shipping risk and ponders possible responses ahead of a summit.
Washington AP summarizes President Nixon's Monday night broadcast outlining Vietnam policies. Measures include mining entrances to North Vietnamese ports and taking appropriate measures within North Vietnam's territorial waters. Rail and other communications will be affected as part of the plan.
The Selective Service System announced it will order about 9 000 young men with lottery numbers 1 through 35 to report to the Army in June. The action aims to complete a prior call for 15 000 men over April May and June. Most inductees will be class 1 A and 1 A 0 registrants born in 1952, with a small number of older men also issued.
Citizens pressured the Kennebunk School District over Aldous Huxley Brave New World used in Kennebunk High social studies. Directors delayed action to May 18 after a public airing while Supt Seekins limited freshman and sophomore access next year to juniors and seniors if available.
A playful note suggests the IRS may review your tax return, as a small inner voice warns about potential audit. The line humorously frames vigilance and compliance in everyday filing.
Two Ogunquit women plan three yurts on a 14 acre Arundel lot after building inspector balked at a single dwelling. The Appeals Board allowed the seasonal camp design but required three yurts with connecting corridors to meet space rules. Both women face continuing access and right of way disputes as they pursue a lower cost Mongolian inspired home.
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