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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1975
Page
4
The essay argues non-response to inquiries or complaints is rising as machines answer mail. It notes computers handle routine tasks well but fail with unusual situations, causing humorous, frustrating, and costly outcomes. It urges restoring human interaction to rebuild buyer seller trust for growth.
A Maine columnist questions whether government workers earn more than private sector peers, citing U S News and World Report figures and Maine university and state salary data. The piece urges a frank trade-off approach to attract top talent locally, arguing living costs and pride matter as much as wages.
The notice lists Wm. E. Fos 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 W. Paul Casavant publisher Brian C. Thayer executive editor Gladys M. Whitehouse president and treasurer.
Washington reports on CIA plots show presidents from Eisenhower to Nixon allegedly approved or knew of assassinations or covert actions against foreign leaders. Dulles and Kennedy figures are cited, with plausible deniability used to avoid written records. Soviet harassment of visiting Jews draws separate notes on personal risk and official protests.
James Reston notes a global shift toward modest rhetoric as Ford visits China and Nixon’s shadow fades. Leaders speak cautiously, domestic issues rise, and campaigns temper promises amid uncertain power dynamics and a public craving realism.
Letters to the journal defend the quiet four Lee Marshall Morin and St Hilaire for cutting taxes, funding safety and housing projects, preserving Titcomb farmhouse, and advancing wastewater and senior programs. Critics led by Mr Bird are accused of obstruction without offering solutions.
The text argues that widespread abnormal behavior stems from weak leadership and lax law enforcement. It contends the tempted defy norms due to inadequate control, while a majority remain uncorrupted though outnumbered. It questions what actions are being taken to address the decline.
Pauline Arbour of Biddeford writes on local politics and the support or rejection of leaders. She questions councilor John Bird's record, notes salary debates, and criticizes school board decisions after election losses. Arbour reflects on voter loyalties and the ethical questions in Biddeford’s governance.
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