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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
4
Editorial notes a shift in motorists focus from efficiency to availability as gas shortages and distribution problems return postwar. It cites higher concern with fuel access, lingering shortages, and continued gas gauge vigilance despite improving readings, with Colorado still affected.
Maine columnist Maryline White analyzes Pete Danton a Saco Democrat in the 106th Legislature. It notes his influence as a second term senator, past ER A prediction misfires, and his sway on York County funding. It predicts he could become Senate president if a Democrat wins next year’s governor’s race.
Biddeford Maine daily newspaper masthead lists B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 Alta W Foster 1891 1971 W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer and business office Editorial Department 282 193 Published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 subscription rates 3.00 month 18.00 six months 36.00 year Associated Press rights and national advertising reps noted.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson argues the nation suffers from loss of identity amid scandals and government overreach. He cites Lincoln’s equality ideals and calls for a national regeneration ahead of the 1976 bicentennial with citizens expressing true patriotism in their own words.
Readers blast and defend nostalgia as the press fixates on bygone eras. They accuse media of manipulation, recall famous anchors and events, and joke about Chappaquiddick while debating America’s fixation with the past.
Virginia Payette argues in a provocative column that the federal income tax punishes two earner households compared with single income families. She cites a Joint Economic Committee view and a humorous cobweb metaphor to claim two paychecks reduce take home pay after deductions and expenses.
A Connecticut family vacationing near Biddeford thanks the Biddeford police for locating and safely returning their son within hours after he went missing near Fortune Rocks Beach. The letter praises the officers' kindness and effectiveness.
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