Biddeford Welcomes Senator Muskie Amid 1000 Well Wishers
Senator Edmund S. Muskie spoke briefly in Biddeford City Square amid about 1000 cheering residents, bands, police and secret service. He pledged to bring the boys home from Vietnam after a heckler interrupted, outlining choices among Nixon Wallace and Humphrey, and affirming a commitment to peace and a cleaner America. The sunny morning audience included a bearded heckler and local officials. Governor Page was noted in the adjoining column.
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City Square
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Heaven On Earth
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Heckler
Nixon
Wallace
Hssrtate
Humphrey
Muskie Visits Biddeford Under Tight Security
Maine’s Edmund S Muskie U S Senator and Democratic VP candidate visited Biddeford with heavy police protection. Police Chief Ed Sevigny and York County deputies mobilized all available personnel to manage crowds and traffic in the mill city while federal agents accompanied the party. Street closures and a no parking rule were enacted ahead of the visit to ensure security near the downtown area.
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Ed Sevigny
York County
Richard D. Dutremble
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Adams Streets
Sergeant Wright Escapes Viet Cong After 10 Day Flight
U S Army sergeant Buddy Wright of Wellston Ohio, missing 15 days, returned to allied lines after a 10 day flight through Cambodia and South Vietnam. He described capture by North Vietnamese near Duc Lap Camp, endured interrogation, and, aided by a light guard routine, escaped to a South Vietnamese camp where an American soldier escorted him to safety. Wright recounted his fears and survival resolve, noting the long pursuit by North Vietnamese and a final sighting of allied soldiers before helicopter transport.
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Wellston
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Duc Lap
Saigon
22Nd Infantry
A Slow Accident Delays Boy To School
A humorous item recalls a boy late for school after answering the teacher with a partial quip about following a slow "a" which trails off, leaving readers with a light, kid‑friendly chuckle.
Coup Takes Place In Panama Bloodless takeover by forces in Panama City
Panamas 11 day old government of President Arnulfo Arias is toppled in a bloodless coup as national guard forces seize control. Lt Col Omar Torrijos declares leadership with Maj Boris Martinez and says most officers back the move. Arias seeks asylum in the Canal Zone and may return to rally support while guard loyalty is claimed.
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Boris Martinez
Chiriqui Province
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Apollo 7 astronauts prep for rendezvous and TV debut
Apollo 7 crew faces minor space glitches as they plan a rendezvous with the Saturn 1B second stage and a debut on space television. Commanded by Walter Schirra with Eisele and Cunningham, they report solving earlier data-logging issues and weathering a slight environmental control system freezing problem while enjoying the cabin’s space.
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John Ziegleschmid
Control Center
Schirra
Air Force
Conn Eisele
Walter Cunningham
Eisele
Sener
Airlines Wary of Hijacking Threats and Legal Gaps
London experts warn hijackings threaten Western airlines as pilots, insurers, and governments seek stronger rules. A 5 year old international convention aims to return hijacked planes and passengers, but progress is slow and extradition gaps hinder punishment. The U S and Cuba back ratification, while pilots groups seek stronger piracy-like powers. Reuters reporting notes terrorism, territoriality, and legal limits complicate responses.
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International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations
US Congress
Newspaper Carrier Day recalls a long-ago misthrow
Ted Boyle, former carrier and AP promotions chief, recalls his toughest delivery in the 1920s a three-story walk-up with white picket teeth and a wind tossed porch paper that never landed. He describes early shifts at 4 30 a.m. and the pink slips from subscribers highlighting the stakes of accuracy.
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Associated Press
New York
White House
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