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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1967

Page

4

Policy Through Computers Under Review by Senate Panel

In Our Opinion Policy by computer Not always the best When Robert S. McNamara took over as secretary of defense in 196], he introduced a new approach to Pentagon decision making known as systems control. A Senate subcommittee plans secret hearings on risks of computer analysis in defense and foreign policy, citing faulty Pentagon choices on carriers and the F111 fighter bomber.

Robert S. McNamara Defense Pentagon Vietnam Senate U. S Washington FIII McNamara

Reds pull strings at Chicago convention for new political party

Paul Harvey alleges the National Conference for New Politics at the Palmer House in Chicago August 31 to September 4 aims to promote MLK and Dr. Spock for president and vice president. He accuses Communist Party USA districts of directing delegates and placing members in key roles to dominate the event. He warns of manipulation by red operatives behind a peaceful rights agenda.

Palmer House Chicago Martin Luther King Benjamin Spock United States Communist Conspiracy Midwest Communist Party U.S.A Eugene Tournour Communists Illinois Donald Lee Hamerquist Oregon Spock Dr. Spock London Reds Henry Wallace Progressive Party Arnold Johnson New York

Three Minutes A Day by Rev. James Keller

A column notes 34 unusual occupations among 22 028 labor market jobs as automation grows. Walrus hunting and al igator farming appear among safe bets alongside seal driving snake taming and steeple jack roles. The piece urges adaptability and responsible human progress guided by love and justice.

James Keller St. Cloud Minn

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Information

Publisher daily except Sunday addresses Biddeford Maine office at 111 Adams Street and lists staff roles. Subscription rates in advance are one month 2.60 six months 15.50 and one year 31.00. Associated Press membership noted with republication rights.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Telephone Business Associated Press

Boats increase danger on water says Senator and Coast Guard

Washington column reports rising boating deaths and injuries from unsafe boats and lax Coast Guard enforcement. It cites weak inspections, vague bilge rules, and negligent manufacturers, urging production line safety checks and stronger life preserver use. It also notes a donated painting scandal involving Ed Connally and Congressman Omar Burleson.

Jack Anderson Washington Ralph Nader Coast Guard America The Revel Craft Egg Harbor Hatteras Jersey Manson Owens Pacemaker Trojan

Mac's World Cruel Hoax Haunts Washington

A satirical column reports on a government poverty program PRIDE with $300 000 funding for 600 youth work in slums under Rufus Mayfield. The piece critiques public relief, noting team captains and supervisors earning up to $100, and questions the program's timeliness and intent while delivering sharp political jabs.

Don Maclean Washington White House Rufus Catfish) Mayfield House of Correction PRIDE

Tora Tora Tora film project unites Japanese American film crews

Hollywood reports a joint production by Japan and the United States on the Pearl Harbor attack, with Akira Kurosawa directing the Japanese portion and Richard Fleischer overseeing the American segment in Hawaii. The project faces huge logistical hurdles including aircraft, ships, and naval cooperation while aiming for a cast of unknowns to preserve realism.

Bob Thomas Hollywood (Ap Pearl Harbor Japan Akira Kurosawa Rashomon Seven Samurai 20Th Century- Fox Hawaii Richard Fleischer Dr. Dolittle Fleischer Kurosawa Larry Forester Elmo Williams 20Th Century-Fox Williams Tora Gordon Prang University of Maryland Prang Douglas MacArthur Reader’s Digest Department of the Defense

To The Point Educationists attack Burr and Burton in Vermont

Russell Kirk denounces Vermont State Board of Education for pressuring Burr and Burton Seminary toward a standardized industrial arts model. He argues true education expands minds and calls private schooling like Burr and Burton a thriving, locally controlled beacon. The piece condemns educationists for diluting standards and promoting mediocrity.

Russell Kirk Maine Vermont Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary State Board of Education Burr and Burton Wrest Orton Weston Orton Harvard Sub Washington Burr and Burton Burr

Royal partygoers dunk guests in pool as sport

Harold Coffin notes aristocrats stage a pool dunking fad at social events. Prince Charles ranks among those who recently dunked Countess Cadogan in blue silk, with Rainier, Grace of Monaco, and Ali of Murshidabad also implicated. Robert Kennedy is cited jokingly as pursuing royal pretensions. The piece jokes the pastime suits the rich who own multiple outfits.

Britain Prince Charles Countess Cadogan Rainier Grace Monaco Prince Ali Murshidabad Robert Kennedy

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