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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1968

Page

3

Vietnam War Toll Rises With Helicopter Losses

The three week toll climbs as Marine and South Vietnamese forces report 000 enemy killed and 871 U S helicopters shot down in South Vietnam. A UH1 helicopter crashed near Nam Can and another was shot down near an advancing landing zone about 100 miles northeast of Saigon, with no injuries among crew or passengers.

Itment Cascades Dmz South Vietnam Nam Can Meking Delta Saigon U. S

People’s Court System Described in Quick-Trial Format

The article outlines a local people's court with varied terms of three to six months. It notes a mixed composition of workers, technicians, and shop employees, night sessions, swift verdicts within 15 minutes, and open trials. Anyone in the court's area can act as prosecutor or defender, and defendants may request judge replacement if biased.

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Pacific conditions spark few major storms this season

Weather notes explain disturbances tracked but unable to develop in the Atlantic. Forecasters moved to the Pacific where storms did not reach major strength. Miami named Abby as the first Atlantic storm, its winds peaking at 75 mph and causing limited damage as it crossed western Cuba and Florida.

Atlantic Pacific Miami Abby Cuba Florida

Zoning Appeals Granted For Home Beauty Parlors In Saco

The Saco Zoning Appeals Board unanimously approved two requests to operate beauty parlors at homes in R-3 districts. Henry J. Smart of 12 Lyman Ave and Jon L. Caron of 49 Cumberland Ave received permission. Advertising rules allow a sign up to one square foot, said James E. Cartier, board chairman.

Saco Zoning Appeals Board Henry J. Smart Lyman Ave Jon L. Caron Cumberland Ve

Two bachelors who became US presidents

The World Almanac lists two bachelors as presidents James Buchanan who remained single and Grover Cleveland who married in the White House during his first term. A separate report links high fat diets to higher cancer risk in breast and colon.

The United States World Almanac James Buchanan Grover Cleveland White House Risnet Ediegne Etiennen

Serviceman Meets Sister In Hawaii

Robert F. Gillis of Old Orchard Beach son of Mr and Mrs J Edward Gillis Jr served in the U S Army Medical Corps stationed in Vietnam spent a week's leave in Honolulu Hawaii. He was met there by his sister Miss Nancylee Gillis of Boston whom he had not seen for eight months.

Robert F. Gillis J. Edward Gillis Jr Fern Ave Old Orchard Beach U.S. Army Medical Corps Vietnam Honolulu, Ha Waii Nancylee Gillis Boston

Old dog joins RCMP to curb drug traffic at border

In Cloverdale British Columbia an aging German shepherd named Dirk joined the RCMP effort against illegal drugs. On his first day after training the six year old sniffed out a marijuana cache in a U S car at the border near Vancouver. The driver was arrested.

Cloverdale B.C Canada Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dirk United States Vancouver

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