Booby-Trapped Mail Bombs Found Across Multiple Regions
Israeli officials report envelopes containing bombs discovered in Kinshasa and nine other cities after a wider plot to attack Israelis. Bombs found in Paris London Brussels Geneva Vienna Tel Aviv Montreal and New York killed a diplomat in London. 14 such envelopes found in Israel. Authorities crackdown on suspected vengeance attacks while international talks press for coordinated action against terrorism.
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Amsterdam
Ami Shanchori
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Yigal Allon
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Allon
Abba Eban
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U.N
Kurt Waldheim
General Assembly
Reporter Wins Award for Special Education Series
Maryline White of the Biddeford-Saco Journal won first prize in the New England Associated Press News Executive Association writing contest for a series on children in special education. Winners honor at Moodus Connecticut Saturday with banquet speaker Wes Gallagher AP president and GM.
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Maryline White
Biddeford-Saco Journal
New England Associated Press News Executive Association
Moodus
Conn
Wes Gallagher
Associated Press
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White Paper
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Mass
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Boston Globe
Pawtucket Times
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Providence Sunday Journal
Boston Globe Spotlight
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Murrough H. O’brien
Portland Evening Express
Nancy Q. Keefe
Berkshire Eagle
Pittsfield
Leigh Montville
Marshall University
Bud Collins
iGlobe
Bruce Glasier
Portland Press-Herald
Jim Murphy
Murphy
Jeanne
the Times
Greg LaFreniere
North Adams Transcript
United States Rejects Viet Cong Peace Proposals at Paris Talks
At the Paris peace talks the United States dismissed the Viet Cong seven point plan and a tripartite coalition, calling it illogical and unlikely to end the war. U.S. Ambassador Porter warned the VC plans would prolong warfare and favor the North, while South Vietnam’s Pham Dang Lam questioned Hanoi’s aims and urged free elections with Viet Cong terms.
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U.S
William J. Porter
Porter
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Pham Dang Lam
Hanoi
NLF
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Lam
Com
Uganda
Umunists
The happiest ending in the movies is when the audience cheers
A lighthearted remark about cinema etiquette notes the crowd's shared joy when a neighbor finishes popcorn and enjoys a quiet finale. The comment captures theater atmosphere and communal amusement.
Red Sox Win Double-Header
The Boston Red Sox sweep a double-header to extend their lead in the standings. Pitching and timely hitting powered the wins as the offense showed depth behind the top hitters.
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Red Sox
Maine Clams To Be Dumped Under Red Tide Order
An Agriculture Department order aims to destroy about 12 000 dollars worth of wholesale clams quahogs and mussels due to Red Tide contamination. Wardens will help contact dealers arrange disposal of 1 200 bushels held by Maine wholesalers while retailers were already ordered to destroy affected stock.
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State Agriculture Department
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
Sea & Shore Fisheries Department
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Curtis
Health and Welfare Department
UN Steering Clash Over Bangladesh Bid Faces US Vietnam Crisis
In New York the General Assembly steering committee eyed a Yugoslav bid to revive Bangladesh membership while China veto remains in effect. Union focus includes Waldheim’s terrorism debate, Tanzania Uganda hostilities, and Uganda’s threat to defensive posture if air strikes continue. The scene underscores Sino Soviet tensions and evolving Cold War diplomacy.
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N.Y
General Assembly
U.N
Bangladesh
China
Security Council
Kurt Waldheim
Assembly
Mines Placed in Northern Vietnam Rivers and Canals
U S command disclosed that American planes mined rivers and canals in Military Region 1 in the north to slow flow of war materials to North Vietnamese army units. The action marks the first reported use of waterways in Vietnam for mine operations.
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South Vietnam
Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
Saco Considers Building New Junior High To Ease Overcrowding
Saco schools gain about 65 pupils yearly as overcrowding grows. The district faces limited space across one junior high and several elementary buildings. Proposals include safety upgrades at First Parish Church hall or relocating classes. Officials advocate a new 28 classroom, 900 student junior high on Buxton Road to relieve crowded conditions and expand facilities for science library arts and remedial programs. Voting set for November 7 to decide the plan.
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Michael Spath
Saco
Howard Cushman
Soco
First Parish Congregational Church
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Congregational Church
Young School
Keith L. Crockett
State Department of Education
Maurice Ross
Locke
Jordan
Sweetser
Buxton Road
Burns
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Inside the Journal
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