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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1969
Page
4
The editorial argues the Kremlin may threaten renewed reprisals against Czechoslovakia if a satellite government fails to suppress liberal currents. It contends the Russians fear civil unrest and are poised to use heavy force, offering little chance for liberal reform and warning of a tragic Stalinist oppression ahead.
Virginia Payette surveys the tax maze as moneyed evasions and unwieldy rules push Americans toward change. A rising grass roots revolt prompts Mills Byrnes and President Nixon to weigh a new code. Polls show three to one favoring tax cuts while loopholes drain billions from the budget amid inflation and old wartime levies.
George Horvath criticizes Saco officials for approving a beer warehouse on North Street, arguing it violates zoning rules and is spot zoning. He urges residents to question council actions and planning processes affecting residential areas.
A 1912 Pierce-Arrow car driven by a California businessman completed a cross country trip to MIT in nine days, averaging 45 mph over 3000 miles. The antique beat an electric buggy by 13 minutes after 23 hours of minor repairs, highlighting the era’s enduring rush to speed and achievement and ending with a reflective moral on drive and restraint.
Washington exposes growing influence concerns as Presidents Nixon, Johnson, and Kennedy contend with brothers leveraging access. Don Nixon and Sam Johnson push for deals and memoirs, while nepotism laws curb Alaska job plans. ABM doubts ripple through defense debate as experts critique feasibility and Russian strategy amid 1970s missile plans.
The column notes Minnie Pearl and Mahalia Jackson entering a chicken franchise venture with Minnie Pearl's Chicken Systems reshaping to Performance Systems Inc. Hooker Jr. reports the branding shift as executives from politics and entertainment back the plan. It mentions extended menus and future ice-cream ventures amid a panorama of celebrity franchises.
Washington correspondent notes that after 1960s riots led by student movements, South Korea has reduced campus disturbances. Officials require campus leaders to report, professors back measures, and job prospects attract graduates. Leaders credit accessible university administration and evolving political cautions for calmer campuses, though potential constitutional changes could spark new demonstrations.
Russell Kirk notes Harris surveys show college graduates as the most conservative in the U S. He spotlights Robert Coggeshall of New Hampshire and Arthur Thompson of San Diego State as young conservatives shaping future office. Both men led college Republican groups, emphasize learning, and pursue reform through steady intellect rather than radical upheaval.
Harold Coffin quips that tonight's Oscar event will feature losers pretending to be good sports. He recalls a time when moviegoers bought theater tickets rather than bookings for travel, and hints at the evening highlighting what can be done with an election.
The discussion centers on the voting process for this year as certified public accountants handle ballots instead of electoral college professors. Only one vote per Oscar winner was allowed, regardless of party. While not framed as rigged, several competitors appear to have biased advantages.
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