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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1973
Page
4
The editorial questions $30 million yearly tobacco subsidies and $3 million to discourage smoking. It notes price supports guarantee above market prices and that inspectors are taxpayer funded. Sen. Moss proposes loans to shift farmers to other crops if subsidies end, urging broader productivity gains as a start on reform.
Paul Harvey argues that electronic news has evolved from rip and read origins to a mature medium. He notes the climb of radio figures and the growing responsibility of networks and stations, while acknowledging criticism from across the spectrum. He hopes future progress will emphasize factual reporting and diverse analysis.
A four year old girl badly injured when an auto collision near Denver left her arm on the ground. Surgeons and pediatric specialists worked six hours in the state’s first reimplantation, and doctors say the arm is doing quite well. The story links faith and perseverance with medical progress and future chances to ride a train.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists William E Foster as publisher from 1381 to 1963 and B F Whitehouse 1889 to 1972 with Alta W Foster 1891 to 1971 and W Paul Casavant as publisher. Charles C Sutton is managing editor and Gladys M Whitehouse serves as president and treasurer.
Washington column notes a distant Nepalese conflict where the Khampa guerrillas trained by the CIA dim in interest and resources. Nepalese authorities label them bandits as the mountains yield fewer Chinese targets and funds dry up.
In Washington a diarist laments color name changes and new numbers for paints after a leak and plastering delay. A clerk cannot match apricot to sunset glow, despite using old charts and a tinting machine, leaving Maclean unsure if the shade will ever be right.
The article argues women drive the growing variety and popularity of men’s perfumed beauty aids. It claims men are smellier than before and notes a shift from tobacco and whiskey scents to more feminine fragrances as women increase their own smoking and drinking.
Washington analysis weigh the claim that H. R. Haldeman personally ordered surveillance against Democrats in 1972 while denying knowledge of the Watergate bugging. The piece notes Haldeman’s honesty questioned, outlines others tied to the affair, and calls for tracing who gave or exceeded orders.
Ocean Park residents demand action after floods cause over 125000 in damage. Town officials blame altered water tables from tree removal wetlands filling and flood gate work. Citizens urge dredging streams and preserving riparian buffers, with hearings set for April 17.
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