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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1969
Page
4
The piece argues drunk drivers should be barred from driving or owning cars through stronger penalties or anti drunk devices. It notes current laws only suspend licenses or jail for months, while proposing brake or power cut devices to prevent road departures. It defends sober, dependable drivers as safer companions and emphasizes getting home safely.
Editorial notes a Cincinnati Board of Education push for private meetings with leaders arguing most policy work happens away from the public. Critics say openness builds trust, while proponents compare transparency to a fish bowl. The piece urges responsible conduct by officials and reporters for efficient government in view.
Virginia Payette argues Americans are tolerant about personal scandal and political missteps as they assess Ted Kennedy's presidential prospects in 1972. She compares Kennedy's crisis responses to Nixon's and notes voters have historically overlooked private flaws for capable leaders.
Washington column cites four causes of the market decline including wage cost pressures, high interest rates, reduced foreign aid, and reparations. It parallels 1929 31 woes, warns that a persistent downturn could trigger a broader global crisis and urges vigorous inflation control and policy action.
Washington dispatch by DON MACLEAN recounts a perilous trip to El Salvador via Guatemala City. A last minute plane ride offered by a Salvadoran pilot avoids ground trouble while the aircraft nears mountains and volcanos. The correspondent notes air clashes and a TV/advertising heat on crime and politics.
Washington notes warn that if the Vietnam war drags on, student protests on U.S. campuses this fall could surpass past turmoil. Talks in Paris stagnate as President Nixon faces limited withdrawal plans, raising concerns about campus radicalization and police intervention.
Russell Kirk critiques the Mary Jo Kopechne case and Kennedy's conduct. He asserts a private party and delayed investigation reflect a permissive political culture. The piece condemns lax accountability and laments a society prioritizing "fun and ambition" over justice.
A Montreal carrier lists 2300 bookings for lunar trips with 100 aimed at sending mothers in law to the moon. The optimistic count stands amid broader commentary on space travel and finance.
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