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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1975
Page
4
An opinion argues petroleum based fertilizer is wasteful as demand grows. Cornell entomologist David Piementel proposes safe substitutes from waste effluents. St. Petersburg plans to irrigate a 150 acre nursery with treated wastewater to cut Tampa Bay dumping.
Paul Harvey critiques saber rattling by Secretary Kissinger and President Ford over oil, arguing Americans oppose another oil war. He cites Gallup polls showing strong desire for domestic energy development and protests any demand for oil by force, urging respect for the people's will.
In Brussels NATO chiefs confront the Portugal dilemma while assessing China and Soviet moves. The piece argues Portugal may quit, warns against the Brezhnev script, notes rising pro Soviet influence in Asia, and flags Maoist diplomacy as a new test for alliance cohesion.
In memoriam notes list Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 and 1889 1972 with W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer roles.
The article profiles Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as a lavish consumer whose taste for clothes jewelry art and antiques drew criticism from intimates. It cites her White House spending of 105446.14 in year one 121461.61 in year two and a 30000 monthly allowance after marrying Aristotle Onassis noting Ari complained about her extravagant purchases.
George F. Will notes an antiwar Hearts and Minds celebration at the Academy Awards while Orwellian Newspeak echoes in Hollywood. He cites a telegram from a Vietnamese Communist, debates Goebbels, and links detente to a chilling tolerance of Communist talk. The piece also covers British protests, Jackie's finances, and Ari Onassis at Skorpios.
In a Monday meeting the Saco City Council voted to abolish the Conservation Commission amid debate on timing and the use of prepared motions. A letter writer questions the move and urges cooperation with volunteers to address environmental issues, praising Mayor Braley while critiquing some council members.
A letter disputes the Jaycees Pride Flag as a Holland replica, recounts Saco centennial planning 1966 67, praises volunteers and flags a city charity contrast. It criticizes Jaycees for community programs and accuses them of political manipulation and mismanagement of local events.
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