Openness in government questioned over shoreline zoning in Saco
An opinion criticizes Saco and nearby towns for secret meetings on shoreline zoning with no public notice. The writer cites a private home meeting for the ordinance committee and lack of public input, arguing it fuels cynicism and dim prospects for transparent governance. Public hearings may follow, but past practice suggests last minute votes.
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Saco
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Ordinance Committee
James Ward
Peter Cullinan
Journal
City Hall
Cullinan
Augusta
Watergate
Observer Enroute To nowhere
Russell Baker argues that modern society makes simple tasks complex and costly. From auto repairs to airline tickets the rise of specialists, lawyers, and tax advisers multiplies choices and fear of litigation.
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Russell Baker
Europe
St. Louis
Bessarabia
Tunis
United States
Quotations on Courage Humor and Character
A collection of quoted maxims from American figures including Garfield Washington Robbins Graham and Billings. The sayings touch on aging love forgiveness Christian generosity and prudent decision making with humorous country wisdom.
Obituary Notebook of Alta W Foster and Whitehouse Family
Obituary notice listing Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 and B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 with W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer.
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W. Paul Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
CIA imposters use Pentagon credentials in domestic spying
Washington story reports CIA agents using fake Defense Department badges to conduct background checks and harass locals, while Pentagon investigators were urged to lie to protect CIA operatives. The piece notes a 1973 memo detailing CIA men in Washington and Idaho using DOD credentials, and cites Pentagon concerns over energy spending and misused authority.
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Jack Andersonith
Les Whitten
Washington
CIA
Defense Department
Pentagon
Fense Department
DOD
Eir
Defense Investigative Service
Defense Ivestigative Service
Bernard O'Donnell
Boeing Cepany
Seattle
Boeing Company
Everett, Wash
Idaho
DO53
Los Angeles
O'Donnell
Defense
Defense Secretary
Kissinger Sees Global New Deal Amid Detente Debate
James Reston reports Kissinger remains focused on world issues from Washington. He expects a Middle East interim peace before the UN Assembly, endorses detente but warns of political infighting, inflation, and rival blocs. He aims for a second strategic arms pact before reconsidering his future.
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James Reston
Washington
Potomac
Ford
Congress
Henry Kissinger
Giscard
Schmidt
Wilson
Helsinki
Kissinger
Portugal
United States
Yalta
Paris
West Area
Soviet Union
Moscow
West
Vietnam
America
Middle East
New York Times
The Will Report: Who gets Soaked next
George F. Will discusses rising living standards, consumption, and the politics of taxation. He cites 1974 Census data showing income bands, poverty lines, and the distribution of wealth, arguing liberal agendas require new revenues and that perceptions shape political demands despite objective wealth.
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George F. Will
Washington
Versailles
Will Cottage
Illinois
Lincoln
Census Bureau
America
The
Washington Post Co
Unemployed Politician Seizes Power In Recall Era
A resort community letters piece recounts a schemed transfer of power where an unemployed politician is propelled to acting governor by a Senate majority under false charges. After a recall is triggered, the same group faces scrutiny for financial mismanagement and abuse of public trust. The writer questions whether such events could recur in the United States.
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Senate
Businessmen’s Association
State House
United States of America
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Charles E. Wilson
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
B.F.C. Whitehouse
Puzzle Palace
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