Battle casualties rise in Viet Nam Ia Drang Valley fighting
U S casualties reach 240 killed and 470 wounded U S reports 6 missing in week ending Nov 20 with total US deaths in five years about 1 300 and 6 000 wounded Communist losses reach 2 262 dead 136 captured across the theater amid heavy Ia Drang Valley clashes involving the 1st Cavalry Airmobile Division.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Ia Drang
Viet Nam
U. S
U.S
1St Cavalry
Drang Valley
Tuy An
Mekong Delta
Four Join Cantara Democrat Ticket for Biddeford Police Race
Four candidates join Cantara slate in Biddeford Democratic primary on December 13. Wilfred L. Cloutier Jr. seeks police commissioner. Lionel Valliere Andrew Binette and Roger R. Goudreau vie for council seats. Biographies note long local ties and church, fraternal, and civic memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred L. Cloutier Jr
Elm St. Biddeford
Daniel P. Cantara
Cantara
Lionel A. Valliere
Westfield St
Andrew Binette
Beacon Ave
Roger R. Goudreau
Evanthia Drive
Cloutier
Biddeford
Police Department
Biddeford and
Saco Aerie
Goudreau
Electrolux Co
Union St. Jean Baptiste
St. Andre's
St. Andre’s
Claire Binette
Debbie
Joan
Theresa
Roger
Binette
Saco
Lowell
Portsmouth Naval
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post
American Legion
The
Democratic Social Club
Rita Hurtubise
Claire Goudreau
Andred R
Lorraine Cyr
June
St. Joseph's Church
Hutchins Re Instated As Wells Police Chief
Elmer C. Hutchins was reinstated as chief of police in Wells by the Board of Selectmen in a four to one vote on a 30 day basis. Hutchins learned of the action at home and agreed to return. terms and duties will be discussed with Town Manager Bragdon. Also discussed were junkyard laws to enforce license requirements and nuisance thresholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WELLS
Elmer C. Hutchins
Wells Board of Selectmen
Hutchins
Selectmen
Ior
Pointment
Bragdon
Alberta Wentworth
Wentworth
Investigator Calls Everett Death A Homicide Not Accident
An investigator hired by Fort Fairfield Town Council says 14-year-old Cyrus Everett's death was a homicide rather than an accident. Otis LaBree noted unexplained asphyxia forms and manual log movement, while authorities previously deemed the death accidental. He plans to forward additional notes to investigators.
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Fort Fairfield
Cyrus Everett
Otis N. LaBree
Old Town
LaBree
Richard J. Dubord
Frank Hickey
Everett
L Young Everett
Hickey
Gen. Dubord
Donna Mauch
Mauch
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Local Closures
Local residents prepare for Thanksgiving as schools shops and offices close in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Post offices set special delivery rules with lobby hours and dispatch deadlines. The Biddeford-Saco Journal will not publish tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
leford-Saco
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Prison Riot at Menard State Prison Kills Three Guards
Bloodiest four hour uprising at Menard Prison leaves Lt. Paul Kisro Arthur Kisro and George Wilson dead. Three other guards seriously injured with two wounded and one burned. Ringleaders Alonzo Jones John Stamps Princess Griffin and William Bassett among four captured.
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Chester
Ill
Menard State Prison
Illinois Public Safety
Ross Randolph
Menard
Randolph
Max Frye
Tom Gross
Murphysboro
Arthur L. Kisro
George L. Wilson
West Frankfort
John Russell
Grand Tower
Clinton Alsup
de Soto
Paul W. Simpson
Melvin K. Staton
Herrin
Chester Hospital
Wilbur A. Mortiz
Jacob
Randolph and
Frye
Alonzo H. Jones
Coles County
John W. Stamps
Madison County
Princess R. Griffin
Cook County
Chicago
William E. Bassett
Wayne County
Dallaire Declares Biddeford Council At Large Candidacy
Antonio J. Dallaire of 7 Mitchell Lane Biddeford announces his bid for a councilman at large on the Republican ticket backing John F Xaphes for mayor. A longtime Biddeford resident and former Ward 2 councilman, he has served under multiple administrations and holds numerous community posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio J. Dallaire
Mitchell Lane
Biddeford
John F. Xaphes
Dallaire
Willie Pomerleau
Lewiston
Gabrielle Grenier
St. Andre's
No Journal on Thanksgiving Holiday Observance
The Biddeford-Saco Journal will not publish tomorrow due to the Thanksgiving holiday. No editions will be issued on the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Biddeford-Saco
Christmas Gift Ideas Highlight Journal Section
The Journal publishes its annual Christmas gift section today on Page 1A with hundreds of suggestions to ease shopping. Find ideas for mom dad sister and brother and plan ahead for the holiday season.
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St. Louis
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
Ralph Jacques
Richard Cote
Milaine St. Ours
Standing
Steven Girard
Susan Descham
Bault
Conrad Dumas
Charlotte Bouchard
Washington
United States
Quang Ngai
Mekong
Cantara Democrat
Wilfred L. Cloutier
Lionel A, Valliere
Roger Goudreau
Washington St
Fea, Corp
Oak Ledge Dining Room
Tom
Virginia
Maine Linoleum CO
Alfred Street
Sanford
Clayton Bragdon
Richard Prescott
Ogunquit
Dubord
LeBree
Iscene
Gross
Albert W. Rohlfing
Arthur Gene Bierman
Paul
Kisro
Wilson
Rohlfing
Bierman
Lynx Flex Industries
Andre P. Fortier, M. D
Foss Street
Biddeford, Maine
Sammy Serpico
Christensen
Ford
Kennebunk
Maine
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