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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

4

Editorial On Vietnam Double Standards In War Debate

The piece criticizes Sen J William Fulbright and media for a double standard on Vietnam. It argues U S bombing was in response to North Vietnam’s invasion, questions moral implications, and notes public fatigue while stressing the war continues until terms are agreed.

Sen J. William Fulbright D-Ark U.S North Vietnam South Vietnam Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Paris Vietnam North New York Times Anthony Lewis Indochina Thieu O.K National Observer

Paul Harvey Comments on Meany Labor Influence

Paul Harvey argues big labor is smaller than AFL-CIO head George Meany suggests. He notes only 17 percent of workers are union members and urges government to restrain inflation, praising price controls and criticizing union walkouts from the Pay Board.

George Meany Afl—Cio America Walter Reuther Eisenhower Reuther Kite House United States Tripartite Pay Board Nixon Meany Friends

Three Minutes A Day by Richard Armstrong

Hybrid coin and prize livestock share honors with prize poets and writers in Iowa City. The Iowa University Writing Workshop hosts 125 promising students each semester meeting with established writers. Paul Engle says the workshop, 30 years old, draws talent from across the nation and keeps Iowa City as its home.

Iowa City Iowa University U.S San Francisco Paul Engle Iowa Flannery O’conor Robert Penn Warren Kurt Vonnegu New York City Boston

Nixon orders bombing to press Moscow and deter Hanoi

Washington Morning reports Nixon directed bombing of North Vietnam to impress the Soviet Union and deter Hanoi while signaling readiness to risk wider clash. It notes secret talks with Moscow and Beijing, reliance on air power, and warnings that supplies would be cut off if needed.

Jack Anderson Washington Nixon Moscow Hanoi Kremlin America United States Demilitarized Zone Richard Nixon North Vietnam Peking Chou En Iai South Vietnam Central Intelligence Agency Creighton Abrams U.S Vietnam Abrams Haiphong Joint Chiefs Middle East

Mac's World No sense of humor

Washington writer laments lack of humor among presidential candidates while praising some wit shown by Nixon and Wallace. Mentions Kennedy Johnson Goldwater McGovern Muskie Humphrey and Nixon in varying light, includes jokes about busing and public remarks, notes many barbers closed and public climate of seriousness.

Don Maclean Washington Bob Hope John Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Texas Barry Goldwater

Nixon backs critical study of presidential primaries

Washington report details how primaries in 22 states create varied rules and weak binding of delegates. It notes costs, cross over voting rights, and the impact on Nixon and Kennedy, with references to historical examples and proposed reforms by Robert Finch.

Ray Cromely Washington Nixon Robert Finch Finch District of Columbia District Court Virgin Islands New Hamphire Nebraska Pennsylvania New York Illinois Ohio New Jersey California John Kennedy Mr. Nixon Theodore Roosevelt Howard Taft Taft

Political revolutions overblown in primary season analysis

Washington columnist William S. White argues that claims of a national populist revolt are exaggerated. He says McGovern and Wallace show limited impact, the real test is November outcomes, and party professionals will still control the system despite changes in slogans and appearances.

Chicago New Hampshire Nixon White House Treasury John Connaly Finch Washington Georges — McGovern Wallace Miami Beach McGovern

The Needle By Congress On TV Violence Control

The piece argues Congress may cut TV violence by reducing programming and increasing commercials. It questions if TV repairmen would be affected and critiques networks for violent content and parental stress from ads. It proposes separate sets to avoid violence in the home.

Congress

Newspaper Masthead and Contact Details

The Biddeford Saco Journal lists staff titles and office address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with publisher Paul Casavant and managing editor P Ingalls. It notes AP content rights and daily publication schedule with subscription rates in advance.

FHL Associated Press Biddeford Maine Adams Street Paul Casavant P. Ingalls

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