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