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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1976

Page

4

Should we consider compulsory voting in November election

Editorial argues for exploring compulsory voting as a way to raise turnout in the Bicentennial presidential year. It cites Australia and others, weighs pros and cons, and notes compulsory voting could empower the poor and yield a truer signal of public preference. It urges readers to think about this method as a potential alternative.

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Donor Lion Defends U S Aid in Haiti Letter

Donor Lion denounces Jack Anderson and Les Whitten column as distortions and presents facts on U S aid to Haiti. He argues salaries are a small share, living standards align with other agencies, hardship allowances exist, and evacuations reflect medical needs.

Jack Anderson Les Whitten U.S Haiti Port-au-Prince Arate U.S. Foreign Service United States State Department Guantanamo Bay Secon Port-au- Prince Guantanamo General Accounting Office Congress Customs Service AID World Bank Inter-American Development Bank Organization of American States Canada Catholic Church World Service Donor Lion Latin America

Oil firms lag in black hiring say EEOC files reveal

Washington reports based on sensitive EEOC documents show oil companies average 7 percent black employment, far below the 10.5 percent national industry average. The figures detail low representation in management and white collar roles, with Skelly Oil showing notable gains. EEOC has filed at least six discrimination suits against major oil firms in two years.

Jack Anderson Les Whitten Washington Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC Chevron Cairo New Orleans Louisiana Philipps Petroleum Mobil Oil Mobil Shell Oil Shell Atlantic Richfield ARCO Exxon Skelly Oil Philipps Pentagon Army Don Prudhomme Mickey Thompson Tom Downey D.-N.y Air Force Navy Don Carlis Ron McEwen Tom Larkin

GOP Principles in Crisis Says Cohen in Times Opinion

Congressman William Cohen argues the Republican Party must sharpen its message to voters, defend individual initiative, reduce federal overreach, and embrace credible diverse voices. He critiques inconsistencies on health care, open housing, antitrust, and the need to restore trust to remain a viable political force.

William S. Cohen New York Times Washington Republican Party Kansas City Georgia Democrats Kansas C Congress

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