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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1967

Page

3

U S Navy pilots press Haiphong strikes and bridge cuts

The report details two mortar attacks killing one civilian and wounding 23, with U S pilots flying 105 missions over North Vietnam. Haiphong remains central as thousands of tons of war supplies are said to back up. Four bridges to Haiphong were reportedly down, with repairs ongoing.

Nist Demilitarized Zone Dong Ha U.S North Vietnam Jon Haiphong Navy Sprawlig Kien An Haiphong South Vietnam John J. Hyland Jr 7Th Fleet Vietnam

Curtis Links Dickey Fight to Maine Utility Rate Cuts

Augusta Maine Curtis ties proposed rate reductions by Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro Electric to the Dickey power project and says residential customers would bear most of the 470 000 and 261 668 declines. He urges Congress to restore 1 67 million in Dickey funds as a public works tie in.

Augusta Central Maine Power Co Public Utilities Commission David K. Marshall Bangor Hydro-Electric Co Marshall Curtis Maine Dickey Power Project Dickey Congress New York National Governors’ Conference Virgin Islands

Marines Fight Heavy in Vietnam and Senate Revises Bill

In Quang Tri Province Marines press a 42 hour battle against North Vietnamese forces with 50 enemy killed and 8 Marines dead. U S bombers hit Haiphong area as 26 enemy were reported killed elsewhere. In Washington the House cuts Dickey funds but the Senate restores them keeping conference battles alive.

Quang Tri U.S U.S. Navy Gulf of Tonkin Haiphong Kien An South Vietnam

U S industrial output falls amid strikes in key sectors

Fed says September index drops 1.5 points to 156.3 in base-1957 59 terms while home building climbs 3.8 percent to 1.48 million units. O'Brien says public willing to pay higher bulk mail rates. Rusk denies racial framing of Vietnam policy remarks.

iBy Associated Press Washington U.S Federal Reserve Board Commerce Department Lawrence F. O’brien

Johnson unveils Remedy program to aid discharged medics

President Johnson announces Project Remedy to keep former military doctors in public health. NASA says Mariner 5 will pass within 2,500 miles of Venus at 1 34 p m EDT Thursday after a June 14 launch and 217 million miles traveled. White House press secretary George Christian declines to comment on GOP criticisms of Johnson’s Vietnam policy.

Capital Footnotes Johnson National Aeronautics and Space Administration Venus White House George Christian Vietnam George Romney Michigan Ronald Reagan California

Erosion Experts Discuss Beach Control Methods

Engineers describe limits of computer models for erosion and note sand shortages to replace washed away material. Wentworth cites erosion-control projects enhancing natural environments, while criticizing indiscriminate dredging of shellfish. Jetty, groin, breakwater techniques are used with cost guiding selection.

Ippen Wentworth Army

Well Baby Clinic Offered in Biddeford City Building

A well baby clinic will be held Wednesday October 18 at 1 p.m. in the nursing office of Biddeford City Building. Diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus inoculations will be given with a physician in attendance.

Biddeford City

Delta Alpha Club Silent Auction Plans

Delta Alpha Club discussed fall projects at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Helen Horne in Saco. Vice President Mrs. Dorothy Tarbox led the session in the president's absence and announced a November 6 silent auction at Mrs. Edna Emerson’s home.

Delta Alpha Club Helen Horne Ocean Park Road Saco Geraldine Hutchins Dorothy Tarbox Edna Emerson Louden Road Edith Hutchins Luella Graham Charlotte Whitehurst Ethel Cobb May Hurrell

Saco Court Processes Slim Docket

Several persons were found guilty of speeding and fined $20 each in Monday's session of the 10th District Court in Saco. Names include Alfred M. Moughalian, William Michaud, Thomas C. Troy, Donald J. Buckingham, Stephen W. Cookson, and Keith Darling with fines varying by offense. Elton R. Brewer faced a speeding charge in a 35 mph zone.

10Th District Court Saco Alfred M.moughalian Stoughton Mass William Michaud Wallingford Conn Thomas C. Troy West Hartford Donald J. Buckingham Williams Court Biddeford Stephen W. Cookson Sanford Keith Darling Wells Elton _R. Brewer Scar

Judge Gignoux joins international law advisory board

Maine U.S. District Judge Edward T. Gignoux of Portland has been seated on a 24 member international law advisory panel to Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The appointment was announced Monday and the group is headed by former U.N. envoy George W. Ball. Margaret Chase Smith to speak at Maine Grange convention in Portland October 27.

Washington Dean Rusk Rusk Tate Department Robert J. McCloskey McCloskey Maine U.S Portland Edward T. Gignoux Ungece George W. Ball Augusta Margaret Chase Smith Arthur M. Perkins

Deer Illumination Violations and Vehicle Intoxication Fines

Borough court records show George R. Swain and Robert B. Curtis of Gorham convicted of illuminating deer with fines of 15 dollars each. Lester E. McKenney of Kennebunkport was found guilty of intoxication in a motor vehicle and fined 10 dollars.

George R. Swain Robert B. Curtis Gorham Lester E. McKenney Kennebunkport

Colorful thread spools become bright tape measure tie backs

The article describes painting empty thread spools in graduated sizes with bright colors. Once dry, the spools are threaded onto a tape measure to create decorative tie backs for sewing room curtains.

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