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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1969
Page
4
An opinion piece argues a national rail strike over diesel firemen is unnecessary. It recalls 1964 compulsory arbitration, 1966 expiry, and 18 000 jobs cut by attrition or reassignment. The piece urges Congress to use the same tool again to avoid disruption and preserve safety.
Paul Harvey examines rising black political power in cities like Gary and Cleveland and the potential tension with white minorities. He notes black mayors winning offices, tax fears from whites, and the persistent hardships in urban slums despite political gains, concluding the dream of solved problems fades once in office.
A sleepy Floridian lost control of his car striking an electric pole. The crash triggered a widespread outage cutting power to about 6000 homes and businesses. 600 insulators were smashed, a roof dented, 54 street lights torn down, two traffic signals smashed, and courthouse power cut briefly. Police arrested him for careless driving and license issues.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Las Vegas shifts from mob control to legitimate operators led by Howard Hughes and Nathan Jacobson. The piece notes Caesars Palace and Bonanza under new management, hires Rand mathematician Jess Marcum, and the rise of broader family tourism amid lingering underworld ties and prominent figures like Fat Tony Salerno and Ruby Lazarus. Hughes funds anti nuke protests, while Jacobson expands with King’s Castle and new credit policies at Stardust.
Washington columnist Don MacLean notes Rep. John Wychler cites civil control and mismanagement under McNamara. He highlights 12 000 abolished reports by the Maritime Administration and a Pell study on senators life expectancy. Udall warns on population growth as Census hires 160 000 for 1970. timing clashes with student summer job hunt.
In a column of quirky notes, references to the Census Bureau’s unemployment questions mix with jokes about uglifruit and a Tito Crespi drink using uglifruit juice. The piece also recalls a House floor toast by former Congressman Mayor John Lindsay praising Scotch.
Published daily except Sundays in Biddeford Maine the Adams Street paper outlines subscription rates including advance one month for 62.9 and six months for 15.50 with PRESS The Press entitled exclusive for publication locally printed news the post office address listed in Biddeford Maine 04005.
Washington correspondent Ray Cromley argues Soviet military weaknesses could cripple a conventional assault on Red China’s Sinkiang province. He notes limited rail, scarce tank transporters, reliance on oil drums, and lack of bulldozers and concentrated food supplies complicate deep rapid campaigns and favor Chinese guerrilla harassment.
The Nixon White House mobilizes a defense of prerogatives in foreign and military policy as liberal Senate critics attack presidential authority. Rogers cites limited consultation, while Nixon eyes closer ties with Johnson amid Middle East and Asia shifts. A side note recalls Don Holzman describing a garbage can swap for a film set in New York.
The Needle contends the nation favors letting adversaries win peace to win the war and questions Paris peace talks. It notes the challenge of aiding allies without inviting backlash, and argues international potboilers are easier to escalate than resolve.
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