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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
4
Editorial notes that after the 18-year-old vote, fears did not materialize as under-21 voters showed limited organized intent. It cites Ron Hooker, 19, mayor of Newcomerstown Colorado, who emphasizes involvement and public speaking as key duties to bridge generations.
Paul Harvey argues that Wisconsin primaries reveal a split among voters between ideologues and pragmatists. McGovern leads left, Wallace attracts right, while moderates spread votes, showing loud minority influence but a silent majority's broader impact.
Henry Morissette critiques Michael Guinard's views on Washington and the Civil War. The letter disputes Jeffersonian ideas and compares U S history with Vietnam war events, labeling Ho Chi Minh as a murderer and arguing against deserters fleeing to Canada.
Nixon's secret Vietnam outreach aims to win an election upset by pressuring Hanoi with a tougher post election posture. The White House believes Hanoi seeks peace on Communist terms, while generals warn the North can sustain a protracted invasion across the demilitarized zone.
Washington remarks reveal humor and muckraking view of Jack Anderson. Buckwald recalling early Washington days notes secrecy and the move from humor to exposé. He praises Anderson’s reach, notes his 749 newspapers, and comments on disarmament and Britain's Common Market implications.
Washington debate cites a former bureaucrat who warns against chasing short-term anger by ousting presidents and governors. He argues four-year terms slow needed reforms like welfare and revenue sharing, suggesting six-year terms to avoid frequent turnover and policy interruption.
Washington analysts say McGovern’s rise rests on Kennedy loyalists and the Kennedy mystique. The Senate consensus is Humphrey must contend an organization loyal to Edward Kennedy, with clashes over shifting ideological positions and foreign policy in the 1970s context.
The Needle speculates Nixon will visit Canada for rest or training before Russia and China diplomacy. The piece notes low war risk with Canada, a brief stay, and trade talks with Prime Minister Trudeau. It hints Pierre Trudeau may not trade his troubles for Nixon, as a restless president and a swinging PM may cause surprises.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists staff roles including Publisher W. Paul Casavant and Managing Editor E. P. Ingalls. It notes AP news supply and local publication details, with rates for subscriptions and daily operation from Biddeford Maine 04005.
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