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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1973
Page
4
The editorial cites Science Service on a Borneo malaria DDT spraying fiasco. Mosquitoes died but cockroaches resisted, geckos sickened, cats died, rats thrived, and caterpillars damaged thatched roofs. A parachuted cat drop restored balance, illustrating dangers of human interference.
Paul Harvey critiques FEPC quotas as discriminatory and cites Supreme Court cases on affirmative action. Larry Lavinsky argues quotas violate the Fourteenth Amendment, warning against preferential treatment for minorities and reverse discrimination.
A first grade walk turned up ten bags of beer cans and wrappers in a rural wooded Saco area. The letter-writer calls for public awareness and a no dumping sign after unsuccessful requests to the alderman and street department. The note also thanks local officials for Poppy Days permission.
A reflective note criticizes daylight saving by saying governments force people to lose sleep while ecologists seek to revert the calendar. It hints that Washington sets and removes time, framing the issue as a political calendar battle.
The piece notes high costs squeezing consumers, implying daylight may be the only thing they can save this year. It pokes fun at writers and puns on familiar quotes to critique contemporary culture.
The report describes a complex mix of federal agencies in Wounded Knee tensions with Indian occupants. It notes a police and military buildup, a shift of Daniel Graham to the CIA, PTA conflicts, and costly roadblocks. It highlights tensions between federal authorities and local vigilantes and the high cost to taxpayers.
A light column mixing quirky notes on mislabelled kippers with Brando’s recent returns to fame. It mentions dual country labeling due to tin-ring shortages, Brando allegedly taunting a reporter on a Pacific island, and a joke about Danton leading a mob. It ends with questions about National Archives film preservation.
Washington report outlines a shift toward highly accurate ICBMs capable of targeting military and industrial complexes while sparing civilian populations. It argues for defenses to prevent immediate retaliation and for careful, time‑assisted presidential response rather than rapid strikes.
In Washington, William S. White argues that the Nixon White House suffered from overzealous can-do aides who acted with presidential authority, creating risk and scandal. He defends a strong presidency while blaming staff arrogance and media-savvy, gadget-focused ethics for the troubles.
Obituary notes honor William E. Foster 1881 1963 and B F Whitehouse 1889 1972 in the Biddeford Saco Journal. The brief entries list their names and lifespans with standard memorial wording.
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