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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1975
Page
4
An opinion piece marks Labor Day as a growing and meaningful holiday since 1882. It honors the working man in the U S Canada and Central America on September 1 1975, praising labor toward personal and national advancement and previewing the year ahead. It notes diverse ways people may celebrate the holiday and emphasizes the day’s enjoyment and significance.
Schuyler from Westport Connecticut writes about his Maine visit, recalling Judge Samuel H Blackmer, hotel history at the Pool and Rocks, and enduring weather. He notes the joy of rainy days, suggests ways to pass time, and jokes about mail and newspapers.
A reader laments Justice Edward Stern's dismissal of a recall petition in Old Orchard Beach. The letter accuses local officials of improper influence, notes 1000 signatures, and criticizes Acting Town Manager Plante and Acting Tax Collector alongside four councilors. The writer calls for accountability and questions the town clerk and attorney involved.
A resident asks Hon. Joseph S. Brennan to issue an opinion on whether Biddeford may legally buy the Old Post Office Building for one dollar and lease it to the State of Maine District Court, and whether the city may issue bonds to renovate a private non municipal structure for this non municipal use.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Chilean military rulers continue burning books including Galbraith and Furtado titles as part of a post coup purge. A 60‑volume list shows both Communist and some non Communist works incinerated while university officials deny central control.
A William V. Shannon analysis argues that history is downgraded to a social studies approach in schools,narrowing focus from chronological facts to thematic, interdisciplinary teaching. It contends history remains essential as a narrative and cultural core, warns against anti intellectual trends, and notes efforts by the Council for Basic Education to preserve basic instruction.
Washington Scene by James Reston analyzes Mexico's population surge from about 20 million after World War II to around 60 million, with projections exceeding 125 million by century's end. The piece discusses unemployment, illegal U.S. immigration, trade deficits, and the need for an international order to share wealth while noting Mexico's growing energy, irrigation, and literacy gains.
Wm. E. Foster 1881-1963 B F C. Whitehouse 1889-1972 Alta W. Foster 1891-1971 W. Paul Casavant publisher Charles C. Sutton managing editor Gladys M. Whitehouse president and treasurer.
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