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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1967
Page
1
In Old Orchard Beach a Jameson School meeting drew about 35 attendees mainly teachers to discuss forming a school district to fund a proposed middle school for grades six to eight. The project, estimated at 717600, faces a Monday referendum as the town seeks borrowing help beyond its limits.
Harold W. Look Sr. a prominent Rockland lobster dealer and owner of H W Look Lobster Co died at a hospital Friday. He had been a dealer since 1920 and was 79 years old.
Biddeford Police Chief Edgar Sevigny pledged strict enforcement of speed limits at a police commissioners meeting. Commissioner Richard Binette noted speeding complaints and two cars racing on May Street. The panel backed the chief, citing school closings and nearby playgrounds, with more signs planned. Ned Mercier was hired as a special guard for the Giant Store.
Biddeford Police Chief Edgar Sevigny denies knowledge of any gambling operation in Biddeford. FBI reports in Providence quote two men discussing obtaining the state to operate and paying off state police. State Police Colonel Parker Hennessey calls the FBI report a distortion and plans to contact agents.
Beir ut reports Israel readiness against massing Syrian and Egyptian forces amid a rising crisis. Syrian Defense Minister Assad warns of liberation warfare while U Thant urges calm. UN peacekeepers withdraw as regional tensions surge and Arab capitals echo calls for holy war.
Over 10 000 Marines and Vietnamese troops set a battle line in the demilitarized zone amid rising American casualties and a controversial invasion claim. The Middle East faces holy war talk as Egyptian forces replace UN troops, while Israel could meet large Arab forces if war erupts. In Washington the Dodd censure delay may pressure exoneration efforts. Hungary’s top diplomat defects amid Vietnam peace doubts. Antarctica scientists note a fire hazard for moon missions. UAW and Ford head toward summer contract talks as Presbyterians report wealth but loss in membership. A widow funds a Rome center to challenge hostile texts in memory of her husband.
In Westbrook, Carl Hunter a 29 year old Vietnam veteran saved 9 year old Eugene Pescararo after he fell into the Jehilly Presumpscot River while playing. Hunter described the moment as feeling good to save a life after killing in war. The rescue occurred Friday according to AP.
A satirical brief questions the water shortage crisis and whether humanity will outpace pollution before securing essential supplies. The piece riffs on resource scarcity, public policy, and media framing with a tongue in cheek tone.
About 10 000 U S and South Vietnamese troops in the DMZ faced heavy Communist pressure along the Ben Hai line. U S Marines endured mortar fire while South Vietnamese forces engaged in jungle fighting. U S aircraft losses neared a record, with four MIGs shot down and seven planes lost in North Vietnam raids.
In Miami Beach a field of 51 contestants debated Twiggy’s place in Miss USA with critics noting her boyish figure and lack of womanly curves. Some contestants praised her eyes and nose while others dismissed her as too skinny and unnatural for finals.
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