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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1969

Page

4

Editorial Page In Our Opinion Mystery shrouds Green Beret case

The editorial calls for public disclosure of general facts behind the arrest of eight Green Beret team members in Vietnam including the former commander. It warns secrecy harms the individuals and US relations with South Vietnamese allies, and notes possible CIA involvement while acknowledging national security may justify some secrecy.

Green Beret U.S Vietnam Washington United States CIA

Paul Harvey's Astromonkey and Welfare Lesson

Broadside on welfare rising trends contrasts with a NASA space monkey Bonny learning to get fed without performing tasks. The piece links government aid to work incentives and notes the aborted 30 day mission ended after eight and a half days with Bonny on welfare.

Bonny Bonnie Earth NASA Benny Boration

Cement mix up leads to canine food mix misfortune

An error in handling shipments at a Fergus Falls Minnesota company caused a boxcar labeled cement to be unloaded at a food mill instead. The owner later learned the mistake and reflected on responsibility to avoid such misfortunes.

Fergus Falls Minn Wean Averay Holy Spirit

Handbook for Congressional Foreign Travel Misused

Washington column exposes a 36 page State Department guide stamped for limited official use detailing how to care for visiting congressmen. It reveals escorts baggage, lodging, autos and personal courtesy rules aimed at shaping votes and impression abroad.

Jack Anderson Washington U.S Congressional State Department Congress

Mac's World column questions existence of Federal Power Commission

Washington columnist Don MacLean ponders the vanished Federal Power Commission amid the 1965 East Coast blackout and ongoing power shortages. He jokes about boilerplate denials, recalls planned obsolescence, and hints at political shifts under President Nixon while urging readers to examine watchdog duties of regulators.

Don Maclean Washington Federal Power Commission Federation Theederal Power Commission FPC East Coast

State Department shifts under Rogers differ from Rusk era

Washington observes changes at the State Department as Secretary William Rogers eases into leadership. Kissinger shapes policy while Rogers delegates to capable aides, unlike Dean Rusk's hands on approach. Observers note Rogers blends outsider status with a strong administrator team.

Ray Cromley Nea Washington Nixon Pentagon Department of State Johnson Kennedy William Rogers State Department Rogers Henry Kissinger White House Foree Dean Ask Rusk Defense Robert McNamara Department A .S

The Kennedy Beach Episode and Its Aftermath

William S. White argues the Kennedys and national politics were damaged by the beach incident that killed a young woman and halted Edward Kennedy's presidential hopes. He condemns hostile coverage and tribal rhetoric, calls for reasoned debate, and notes GOP leadership may spur reform toward civil, open politics.

William S. White Washington Beach Sen Edward Ke Vy Edward Kennedy United States Senator Kennedy Kennedy

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Contact and Rates

Publisher information lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription prices are $2.60 for one month $15.50 for six months and $31.00 for one year, payable in advance. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Telephone Business Associated Press

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