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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
4
Editorial argues state socialism and government programs curb housing supply. It claims politicians inflate salaries and delays in government brokerage waste taxpayer funds, reducing individual capacity to build homes. The piece calls for lower taxes and government spending, asserting people, not business or rich, bear the tax burden.
Paul Harvey surveys California lawsuits and peculiar cases from San Bernardino to Sacramento. He cites child support for a dog, a million-dollar prank on a telephone company, library turnstiles, and multiple odd paternity and injury suits. He notes a pattern of high civil court backlogs and argues the state’s confrontations reflect a broader national malaise.
John R. Bolduc of Biddeford urges Maine adopt a state lottery to fund the budget without tax hikes. He cites local support and notes Rep. Armand Fecteau has answered a survey in favor. He questions rivals Farley and Sheltra and says the Association of Maine People plans another questionnaire.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports about 1,500 intelligence agents from CIA DIA and NSA infiltrating key State Department posts in diplomatic garb. Grievances allege promotions and transfers rigged to push out foreign service officers for spy replacements, with Charles Anderson named in a hush-hush grievance.
A compact column by Don Maclean features humorous asides on towels and a Miami vacation bar, a free drink coupon gaffe, women’s equality chatter at lunch, a computer aided manuscript, nuclear strike plan wit, and a doctor visit about temper.
Studies from the University of Michigan find that workers need creative tasks and growth opportunities. Automation in plants increases monotony and lowers self esteem, fueling resentment and absenteeism. A job design consultant calls for using diverse gifts to enrich daily life at work home and community.
Washington report notes Latin America posts 6.6 percent annual growth, led by manufacturing and infrastructure. Farm productivity lag remains a concern despite gains in rice and other crops. The piece urges expanding U.S. know how to raise output per capita and replicate successes across more Latin lands and crops.
Washington reports Nixon enters the 1972 race as a favorite but wary of overconfidence. White House aides fear complacency as McGovern’s troubles and Eagleton's exit shift dynamics. Nixon’s camp and GOP worry that a single fortunate moment could unravel with a volatile electorate.
A fragmented piece argues the FBI should employ women as agents calling for a shift in gendered terminology. It questions what to call a female G-man and suggests a possible term like G-person, reflecting late era attitudes about women in law enforcement.
Newspaper fragment shows postal rates and contact info with Adams and Cra details. Publication mentions Biddeford Maine and a daily except Sunday edition with subscription prices.
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