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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
4
The piece notes Biddeford School Superintendent Andrew Frechette is recovering from a mild heart attack. It argues that the role carries heavy pressure from parents teachers taxpayers and politicians and cites Massachusetts statistics showing many superintendents face firings resignations health issues or hospitalizations.
Paul Harvey argues the draft dodgers deserve a measured response not driven by anger or politics. He cites Gallup figures, the Pentagon toll, and historian Commager urging restraint, suggesting time may heal and exiles may return punished by their own choices.
Peter P. Truman explains the recall clause in Biddeford’s new charter, noting it allows voters to call a new election for mayor, council, or school board if officials fail to perform. A petition must be signed by at least 10 percent of registered voters.
In North Dakota with only 19 psychiatrists the state trains bartenders and beauticians as "unpaid psychiatrists" to spot troubled people. They receive intensive mental health courses and reference booklets listing referral agencies. The program has won American Psychiatric Association recognition as citizen involvement and seeks broader public help.
The article mocks President Nixon for liking ketchup on cottage cheese and notes his past champagne toasts as VP. It claims he now prefers vintage ketchup and often travels with Henry Kissinger, who handles the diplomatic drinking on overseas trips.
The GAO study of 45 weapons programs finds a 20 percent cost rise since development estimates and explains inflation estimation errors concurrent development and changing technical requirements as major drivers. It notes higher per unit costs reduce overall defense output and may affect national defense resilience.
Washington reports John Wesley Dean III, White House counsel, was fired from Welch and Morgan in 1966 for unethical conduct after secretly pursuing a conflicting television license. The Civil Service file notes a later softened charge and describes a basic disagreement over firm policy.
Washington column by Don MacLean contends White House aides and press officers dodge questions during campaigns. He jokes Herb Klein would return to journalism, argues evasive answers save time and avoid feeding opposition, and muses on other presidents' campaigns and past public notices.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists staff including Wm E Foster Alta W Foster and W Paul Casavant as publisher and editor. It notes office numbers 283 8625 282 1535 and gives subscription rates of one month 3.00 six months 18.00 and one year 36.00 with postpaid publication in Biddeford Maine.
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