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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1975

Page

3

Well adjusted minds clash with historic rebels in education

The piece argues against the modern stride toward “well adjusted” students. It cites Socrates and Aristotle as examples of celebrated, maladjusted thinkers and contends true progress requires dynamic individuals who challenge group labels and pursue improvement, not meek mediocrity.

Socrates Aristotle

Letters From Old Orchard Beach Urge Recall Support

A Letter writer urges recall of four new Old Orchard Beach town councilors for replacing Rita Belair with Jerome Plante and ignoring public input. With about 1000 signatures, the recall faces legal hurdles but aims to hold officials accountable. donations are urged to Box 43 Ocean Park Maine or to Michael Rouss or John Bird.

Old Orchard Beach Rita Belair Jerome Plante Homs OOB Ocean Park Maine Michael Rouss John Bird

Ford political enigma shapes evolving public stance

Gerald Ford, as President, shows a rising monthly approval yet remains an elusive figure in partisan battles. He candidly faces controversy, seeks pragmatic detente, and favors delegate choice for 1976, while vetoes seldom fail, suggesting respectful cross‑aisle relations despite fiscal tensions.

Paul Harvey Gerald Ford Ford Harry Truman Israel Congress Pennsylvania Ave George Meany

Notable staff and honorees in historical masthead

Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 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.

Alta W. Foster W. Paul Casavant Charles C. Sutton Gladys M. Whitehouse

Somoza Named World’s Greediest Ruler in Nicaragua

Washington rounds Somoza as the all power in Nicaragua controlling factories banks newspapers radio and TV stations ships planes and even laundries and parking meters He profits from every sale service and aid flowing into the country and through Mercedes assets while amassing wealth abroad.

Jack Anderson Les Whitten Washington Anastasio Somoza Nicaragua Somoza Managua Banana Republic U.S

Somoza's Vast Nicaraguan Power Empire Exposed

An investigative report details dictator Anastasio Somoza's sprawling control of private property in Nicaragua and neighboring countries. It traces holdings through front men, notes massive land ownership surpassing 50 percent locally, and highlights farms, plantations, and luxury assets including a quarter stake in Managua's Intercontinental Hotel. The piece notes U S and Nicaraguan profiles, a history of forcible acquisitions, and limited embassy response.

Somoza U.S Nicaragua Nicaraguan Pacific Railroad Ministry of Public Works Compania Agropecuaria Sucesores del General Somoza Republic el Salvador Guatemala Costa Rica FE Salvador Managua

Playing chicken with Turkey and Cyprus policy

In this New York Times opinion piece C L Sulzberger urges the United States to pursue coordinated diplomacy with Turkey Greece and the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. He argues executive legislative alignment is needed to resolve Cyprus tensions while preserving NATO and urging defensive use of arms.

C.L. Sulzberger Copenhagen United States Turkey Ankara Athens White House Congress Ord Kissinger UN Derstand House U.S John Brademas Indiana Turcky Ford NATO Incirlik Russia Jademas Europe France Portugal Algeria Africa Kissinger Albert Tip O'Neill Cyprus Greece Brademas Capitol Hill New York Times

Washington Scene Unwelcome visitors won't go away

Washington analysis on how to balance growth, environment, and social justice amid higher energy costs. It argues rapid growth depends on cheap energy, but enviro and ethical concerns demand reforms in transportation and housing. It cites Ford vetoes on strip mining and notes Udall and McCarthy as vocal critics.

William V. Shannon Washington U.S America Los Angeles Donora Pennsylvania New York Times

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