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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1973
Page
4
The editorial welcomes Ma Bell extending telephone service to Mc Callum Trailer Park residents after zoning disputes delayed access. It argues tenants were unfairly penalized while the park owner and town resolve code violations in court and urges tenants not be pawns in landlord disputes.
In a besieged Phnom Penh the war intrudes lightly on daily life as sports and business persist. Despite nearby bombardment and political turmoil, venues like the Olympic Stadium host matches while local shops keep operating, reflecting a fragile balance between conflict and routine.
A letter commends the Old Orchard Beach police for service and urges citizens to evaluate situations before calling. It praises Chief Lumb and the department for "service extraordinary" and stresses careful use of police resources while remaining ready to assist in maintaining efficiency.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists staff and officers including Publisher Wm. E. Foster Editor Charles C. Sutton and Treasurer Gladys M. Whitehouse. The paper, published daily except Sunday, notes address in Biddeford Maine and AP affiliation.
Washington notes reveal Ted Klassen awarded more than $600,000 in Postal Service contracts to Charles Burnaford of a prominent New York PR firm. The two men had a long personal relationship and business ties while Klassen led American CanCo, with Burnaford earning about $345,000 in September 1970 and over $300,000 more across 11 contracts for internal programs and promotional efforts.
Amid Watergate fallout a reshaped White House Cabinet and staff emerge with fresh attitudes. Haig Ehrlichman Kissinger Laird Haldeman roles shift as press briefings resume and openness promises surface, signaling a gradual move toward reform while core policies stay intact.
Theodore Bernstein discusses payola and related terms and traces word origins. He notes White House staff dynamics, the Nixon administration’s shift toward openness, and a growing need for Cabinet and staff independence in handling policy and leaks.
Virginia's Viewpoint notes Japan's expanding influence as donations to U.S. colleges rise to millions, billion-dollar investments in American industry grow, and cultural ties strengthen. It highlights lavish gifts to Harvard Law, Yale, and others, plus new Japanese ventures in the United States and a push to acquire American know-how.
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