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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1973

Page

4

Editorial Page In Our Opinion Export embargoes Sorely needed

The piece critiqu es Secretary of Agriculture Butz for predicting embargoes while noting a large grain sale to China and Japan. It argues surpluses have vanished, consumer prices rise, and the United States risks shortages as grain shipments abroad continue despite domestic needs.

Butz Buzz United States Washington China Japan Russia Secretary of Agriculture

Who is watching D C s watchmen

Russell Kirk critiques Senate Watergate investigators led by Sam Ervin for possible self interest and bias. He questions chief investigator Carmine Bellino and warns of overreach and star chamber like tactics while emphasizing need for restraint and accountability in congressional probes.

Russell Kirk Watergate Senate Carmine Bellino Richard Nixon Sam Ervin Bellino Nixon Belli Ceasor Sen. Ervin Johnson Bobsy Baker Baker Washington Sao North Carolna Sen Ervin Bobby Baker Watergate Investigating Committee Star Chamber House Congress Congressional Committee Congressional Joseph McCarthy Omngrenmnas

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and staff listing

The Biddeford Saco Journal publishes with staff including B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 Alta W Foster 1891 1971 and W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer. Circulation and ads handled by national and local agencies with classified and AP news content.

Biddeford Saco Journal B. F. C. Whitehouse W. Paul Casavant Charles C. Sutton Gladys M. Whitehouse S Street Maine Associated Press

Muckraker vows to love America through truth

Washington columnist argues Americans are battered by crime corruption and Watergate yet the muckraker remains essential. He says the press must expose malfeasance while affirming faith in a country strong enough to endure the truth, ending with a call to love America.

America

Military integrity and civilian control in Vietnam war era

A Washington commentary argues that the U S military, plagued by secrecy and deception in Laos Cambodia and Vietnam, needs civilian leadership and an impartial postwar review. It condemns government officials for pressuring secrecy and urges a ridgway style inquiry to guide future conflicts.

Washington Korea Johnson Vietnam Mathew Ridgway

Infinite series in language and a girl with a cat food can

Theodore Bernstein discusses terms for endless sequences seen in advertising and language. He cites Maurice Friedman and Roslyn, Pa., noting the idea of an infinite series based on a self reproducing image, then explains misuse of ALL and EN THEOS etymology.

Theodore Bernstein Maurice Friedman Roslyn

Virginia Viewpoint: Limber Tear Ducts With Guiding Light

Virginia Payette riffs on soap operas as addict readers binge Guiding Light and World Turns while Senate hearings unfold. She likens watching to a withdrawal, notes fans obsess over Dr. Bob and Kim plotlines, and jokes that daytime drama is the only place to see real political intrigue.

Virginia Payette Senate Sam Kitty Erica Bob Jason Joe Sarah Kim John Mitchell Democratic White House Allison Senator Ervin Daniel Schorr John Ehrlichman Bob Haldeman John Dean

Citizens Not Interested Letter to the Journal

William Murphy of Old Orchard Beach defends Chief Lamb against a front page editorial criticizing enforcement. He says crime incidents vary by year, praises the chief's leadership, and urges readers to understand enforcement methods amid press and political pressures.

Biddeford-Saco John Q Old Orchard Lamb Murphy Chief Lamb William Murphy Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach

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