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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1972

Page

4

Editorial Page In Our Opinion on Stopping Inflation

The piece argues inflation harms savers and certain retirees while fueling wage gains that lag in real value. It criticizes policymakers for using inflation as a political tool and urges recognition of deficits and labor cost dynamics as causes, calling for courage in addressing the issue.

Middletown Bible Schools Spark Parochial System Rebirth

Paul Harvey reports on a Middletown Ohio effort by Grace Baptist Church to launch the Middletown Christian Schools parochial system amid public school funding debates. The plan aims for strict discipline and moral aims with accreditation promised by the Ohio Department of Education and tuition set at 20 dollars for kindergarten and 40 dollars monthly thereafter.

Paul Harvey Middletown Ohio Church School Peniatans Grace Baptist Church of Middletown Christian Schools Joe Lewis Ohio Department of Education

Readers urged to send signed letters on local topics

The Journal invites signed letters not over 300 words with full address. It notes views need not reflect the paper’s stance. Included are samples and notices about juvenile delinquency, religious commentary, and satirical jests from various local voices.

Journal People’s Forum

Washington Powerhouse in Payoff Rumor Scandal

Investigative notes allege ITT executive Robert Schmidt gave Rep. Chet Holifield $500 in cash while backing a Defense Department contract bid. Holifield disputes recollection of any contribution or letter drafted for ITT, and no public record confirms a campaign donation.

Washington Chet Holifield House ITT Defense Department Behal Holifield Robert Schmidt Schmidt Dita Beard Mrs. Beard Florida Palm Coast Sheraton Robert Strauss Vietnam Halfield Cass Ol Hill California Eliot Stanley Hanfield Stanley Capitol Hill

Mac's World: Things Not Worth Doing by Don Maclean

Washington columnist comments on Nixon China trips and Moscow visit as nonevents. He jokes about reporters and the press club bar, notes Illinois election quirks, and quips on women’s equality with a satirical tone. The piece reflects casual, opinionated humor.

Don Maclean Washington National Press Club China Moscow Bangladesh Nixon State Department Sonal Washington Press Corps Otto Preminger Gore Vidal

Wisconsin primary reshapes 1972 Democratic race

George McGovern's Wisconsin victory jolts the Democratic field. Muskie and Humphrey suffer major setbacks as McGovern gains broad appeal across groups. Wallace sits beside him as a protest candidate. Campaign allies and voters question who can beat Nixon.

Minnesota Florida McGovern Muskie Humphrey Nixon Bruce Biossat Washington Wisconsin Sen George McGovern George Wallace Alabama Wallace Edmund Muskie Hubert Humphrey CBS Milwaukee Democratic Party

Wallace dominates political scene frightening both parties

Washington report notes George Wallace disrupts U S politics as a populist force affecting Democrats and Southern lawmakers. It explains Wallace pressure reshaping presidential considerations, possible third party risk, and the dilemma for Southern officials facing a Wallace driven contest.

Wallace William S. White Washington George Wallace Nixon Ian Nhether Congress

Injustice Done Letter Calls Kennebunkport Clam Law Injustice

The author argues against local clam digging restrictions that limit access to residents and landowners. He objects to exclusivity and asserts the Atlantic Ocean should be shared, asking readers to help rectify perceived injustice. The letter is signed by A. Arthur Lessard of West Kennebunk.

Henry Jackson Jackson Sen Hubert Humphrey Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Goose Rocks Goose Rock A. Arthur Lessard West

Local newspaper masthead and contact details

The Biddeford Saco Journal displays AP content with standard publication facts. It lists the newspaper address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine and staff roles for publisher and editor along with subscription rates for one month six months and one year.

Associated Press AP News Biddeford Maine Adams Street W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls

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