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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
4
Editorial notes the House approves a bill to reveal lawmakers principal incomes but ethics scrutiny stalled by scant outside input. Rep Madden claims surveys show fewer thieves in Congress than out, a striking irrelevancy amid debate on congressional ethics.
The piece reflects on fading hope among African Americans since 1954 and 1963 civil rights milestones. It cites ongoing segregation, urban ghettos, and rural slums, church bombings, murders of civil rights leaders, and MLK Jr. assassination as undermining progress toward racial justice and national unity.
Style notes say Easter parade outfits echo Bonnie and Clyde gangster flair with bold, high price tags on mini skirts. The trend frames the holiday event as a fashion statement rather than nostalgia, signaling a modern, upscale street display.
A playful collection of social quips on Easter bunny costuming and women’s hats, paired with remarks on fiscal years as data tools. It also jests about Jeffersonian fiddling, honey as a fuel analogy, and repairing old letters.
The piece contrasts city policing after King’s death, noting Atlanta under Herbert Jenkins and Philadelphia under Frank Rizzo as integrated and less troubled, while Washington and Baltimore faced unrest due to late integration and alleged guidance from black power figures. It also discusses government employment by looters, federal actions on antitrust smog cases, and brief notes on FCC mergers and Republican digests.
Washington riot witness recounts his late night drive through Park Road shopping district looted and burned amid fire and mobs. He notes police restraint and soldier nonengagement, describes loot, danger, and carnivallike atmosphere as he watched from a black convertible, predicting more riots as leaders fail to act.
The Journal prints readers’ views praising free expression while criticizing peace advocates and Soviet actions. A reply discusses Kennedy McCarthy Nixon and youth culture, urging serious dialogue and questioning educated voters.
A poet notes the spring blue jay courtship flocks in morning behavior and ritual movements. Males perch on branches in synchronized displays with calls like KLEE koe, then escort the debutantes as groups drift through trees. The scene ends as pairs form and nests may rise in cedar trees near homes.
Washington reports indicate the USSR has sold $10 billion in stocks and China holds about $1 billion in gold with France and private French holders also amassing large sums. Analysts warn higher official gold prices could empower these powers to influence world markets and strain major Western economies. Some bankers advocate a price rise to $70 an ounce, others seek reform while many favor at least a partial supplement to gold.
A devotional reflection links Jesus burial and resurrection to the grain of wheat saying in John 12 24 and cites Leo the Great praising the cross as source of blessings grace and life. The piece emphasizes faith through weakness and glory born from death.
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