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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
6
An editorial condemns late night motorcycle noise and car revving that disrupts sleep across towns. It notes some drivers silence engines to reduce disturbance, but argues the noise from speed loving youths must be eliminated to restore quiet nights.
Paul Harvey argues that time out of office can sharpen leaders like Truman Dewey Nixon and Kennedy, noting history's examples of comeback wins. He urges renewed self reliance and national unity, suggesting a period of enlightened selfishness could revitalize America and restore esprit de corps.
Three Minutes A Day notes marine creatures may yield raw materials for antibiotics and disease drugs. Sponges, clams, sea cucumbers and seaweeds show promise against viruses tumors and bleeding. Research highlights marine algae bacteria and molds producing antibiotics and other medicines.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls. It shows subscription rates payable in advance: one month 2.60 six months 15.50 and one year 31.00. Also notes Associated Press affiliation and postal information.
A satirical note argues that a non-partisan voter avoids government jobs while political patronage benefits relatives. The piece mocks impartial reporting, admits poor efficiency, and claims to refrain from favoring any party.
Washington column details three trucking lobby pushes linked to the American Roadbuilders Association and others. It notes farm co op truck limits, oversized trailer bills, and a broad highway package with parkland and district issues, plus Johnson weighing a veto and Kluczynski's contested contributions.
Washington article recounts Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Barnett urging returning Foreign Service staff to study the United States as a foreign country and noting the democratic yet humbling nature of Washington life. The piece also lightheartedly critiques embassy perks and mentions Cuba Greek junta jokes and Senator McGovern’s presidential bid.
Washington reports show growing dry rot in Viet Cong junior leadership across villages and hamlets. Captured documents and defectors indicate fatigue, desertion, and lack of able local organizers as landlords vanish and lending networks collapse, hindering recruitment and governance. A countryside cease-fire could allow rebuilding weakened bases.
Russell Kirk reports Wilbur Cohen argues busing is not the answer to desegregation and that long term progress relies on improving education and policing in neighborhoods. He suggests cities like Chicago and Pittsburgh will not get federal funds for ambitious desegregation schemes and stresses gradual neighborhood school improvements.
A reader from Kennebunk urges adults to examine values as youth face social issues including drugs and birth control. The letter argues adults must show love and understanding, not harsh criticism, and thanks local volunteers for supporting youth baseball events and field improvements.
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