Fate of Biddeford area vocational school rests with State Board
The Our Opinion piece urges approval for a Biddeford area vocational facility citing strong industry and student interest in machine trades automotive repair building trades and businesseducation. It notes a $719000 estimated cost offset by state and federal funds and argues benefits to Saco Old Orchard Dayton Arundel Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. The final decision lies with the State Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Biddeford
Maine
Joseph Plamondon
Melvin Gay
Kennedy School
Saco
Old Orchard
Dayton
Arundel
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Justice Dept. failure to prosecute sedition sparks alarm
The essay condemns the U S Justice Department for not prosecuting Stokely Carmichael over calls for armed action in the United States and aiding antiwar efforts. It argues government timidity risks treason accusations, notes dailies on rioters, and questions bombing policies in Vietnam amid party political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
Christ
Temple
Justice Department
Stokely Carmichael
Cuba
United States
Vietnam
State Department
Carmichael
United States Congress
McNamara
North Vietnam
Congressman Ford
Readers urged to buy War Bonds to aid Vietnam effort
A Journal letter argues well wishing is not enough to help the Vietnam War. The writer urges readers to buy War Savings Bonds and War Savings Stamps at banks and post offices, claiming personal contribution supports the country in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viettnam
Ied
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
Ingalls
TNE
Associated Press
Romney challenges Nixon after offer to back Rockefeller
Governor Romney may run in New Hampshire to weaken Nixon's grip, seeking Lodge and Eisenhower endorsements while Rockefeller commits to Romney. Riots spike insurance premiums, with claims rising and many merchants facing losses. legislation aims to shift costs to taxpayers as U.S. cities grapple with crime and budget strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Michigan
George Romney
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Happy
Romneys
Rockefeller
Romney
Richard Nixon
New Hampshire
Nixon
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.S
South Vietnam
Robert Mullen
Lodge
Newark
Detroit
Gaewo
National Liqu. Stores Association
Doube
Lloyds of London
Washington, D.C
Legi Ton
Watts Rio.ss
Parity debate and Capitol Hill quirks in Maclean column
Don MacLean explains parity as a price support mechanism using USDA regression summaries from 1959 60 Census data. He notes Congressmen misunderstand it yet presents the model and its implications for farming decisions. He also comments on DC statehood talk protests in the House and a Look article urging Oregon camping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Odin Langen
Minn
Congress
Capitol Hill
USDA
Microscoops
Henry B. Gonzalez
Texas
Washington, D.C
House
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
Look Magazine
Oregon
The Needle by Harold Coffin
The piece satirizes history repeating in troubling ways. It suggests Congress won’t fix all issues and citizens pass problems to the President to form committees. It notes abundance brings smog taxes and unrest and mocks pep pill culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Coffin
Congress
Citizens’ Committee
Washington News: Skepticism Hounds Johnson Race Commission
Washington observers say Negro leaders distrust the Johnson administration's new commission on racial disorders. They compare it to the 1966 White House conference and its flawed task force reports, urging a swift, concrete program with clear action and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Biossat
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Johnson
Commission On
Grumblin
White House
McCone
Watts
U.S
New York
Lindsay
Pittsburgh
Barr
Togeth
New York Times
New Commission
Illiteracy vs Sex Education Debate In Schools
Russell Kirk argues that unread teens outnumber unwed pregnant teens and faults school sex education for lacking ethical context. He cites literacy failures from the look-say method, urging focus on reading programs through the Reading Reform Foundation and the Council for Basic Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kirk
Parent Teachers Association
George Chilton
Director of Selective Service
PTA
Reading Reform Foundation
West 44Th Street
New York
Council For Basic Education
Fifteenth Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
Do Good And Share What You Have
A Maine newspaper column recalls a rescue by Patrolman Sal Bonatti and partner, saving a baby and restoring life. The story links the act to faith, charity, and the call to service, urging readers to do good and share what they have to make a positive impact. The piece closes with publisher and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal Bonatti
New York
Michael
Bonarti
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People’s Forum
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Don Maclean
Washington News
James Keller
Ubl
Lace Journal
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