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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
4
In Our Opinion, editors warn that fleeing to Canada to dodge the Vietnam draft carries long term penalties and isolation. The piece notes Canada’s weaker economy and fewer universities, and stresses that draft evaders face arrest if they return to the United States and miss the shared national crisis.
Paul Harvey urges Congress to cut federal spending instead of raising taxes. The piece argues that tax hikes won’t curb outlays, noting a 112 percent rise in federal spending since 1960 versus a 95 percent tax increase, and warns that continued deficits will erode the dollar. It calls readers to push lawmakers to cut spending to avoid America spending itself out of existence.
Dr. ae Heller argues teenagers face greater challenges today due to prolonged dependence on family and society. He cites higher educational requirements and the risk of overprotective parenting as hindrances, urging parents to support mature, responsible growth with faith and prayer.
In Washington Park presses for a decisive response to North Korea’s provocations, warning that U S inaction will fuel further incidents along the demilitarized line. He cites spy ship incidents, infiltrations, and a hard line against Pyongyang to deter future aggression.
The account recounts the Pueblo incident with North Korea and criticizes U.S. leaders for limited air power and delayed aid. It cites President Park urging firm negotiations for lasting peace and warns Korea’s covert buildup could threaten wider conflict, urging lessons for Vietnam.
Commentary recalls how riots closed restaurants in Washington slowing policy talks. The piece notes long lunches among officials, a woman who packed lunches for her husband, and playful warnings about ending expense accounts. It mentions troops, looted stores, and President Johnson's possible requests amid unrest.
Kennedy concentrates on suburban voters stressing job creation, welfare simplification, and lower taxes while condemning lawlessness. He ties Vietnam spending to domestic needs like education and pollution control, arguing higher taxes in suburbs must be curbed and quality of life improved.
Russell Kirk argues that failed prosecutions in high profile assassinations from Kennedy to King encourage further political murder. He urges swift punishment and firm action against white or Black extremist rhetoric that incites violence, warning public figures remain unsafe amid lax justice.
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