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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1969
Page
4
The editorial laments the continued sectarian strife in Northern Ireland. It argues that Catholic and Protestant Irish must eventually live in harmony, casting off centuries of history that fuels hatred and bloodshed, and questions how much more pain will be inflicted before peace and equality prevail.
Virginia Payette muses on being late to the news as Newsday's Mike McGrady and 24 friends write a hilariously bad parody of a sex novel. The piece traces the origin of Naked Came the Stranger, its authorship under Penelope Ashe, film interest, and wild sequel talk, with mockable ideas for sequels and twists while lampooning literary tastemakers.
Edward Marcus outlines effective supervision focusing on careful screening, clear instructions, and downward upward and sideways communication. He urges treating employees as you would want to be treated and applies the principle to personal and community life, with quotes from Luke 631. An odd hospital joke about mirrors and tall people closes the piece, joining historical humor with workplace wisdom.
Washington column notes Ted Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne case may require a Massachusetts DA to subpoena witnesses and Kennedy himself. It cites calls traced to Martha’s Vineyard, Sorensen and Marshall as participants, and says Kennedy faced emotional strain and secrecy around the accident.
Washington column notes colleges sending catalogs now featuring Alternate U in New York City. The inexpensive evening program offers courses with no grades or credit, including First Aid for Radicals, Radical Workshop, Institutionalized Oppression, Self-Defense for Radicals, Anarchist Acting, Cultural Revolution, Marxist theory, African liberation, and more. Che Guevara image included.
Washington voices question Nixon path to history and whether his southern strategy can satisfy urban needs. An analyst warns cities require large federal funding and cites public mood risk if leadership lacks decisiveness. Nixon’s poll drop noted as potential evidence of the assessment.
Russell Kirk reflects on the Wheatland Church of Christ centennial in Michigan. He notes interracial origins, prominent local families, and a hence enduring faith amid modern secular pressures and state persecution. The piece emphasizes meekness, humility, and resilience of the church through tribulations.
A lighthearted column jokes about those who claim no sleep and those who snore loudly while staying awake. It notes the conflict between morning routines and how partners perceive insomnia, using playful quips about bed habits and wakefulness.
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