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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1967
Page
4
Editorial argues computerized vote counting offers speed and accuracy with minimal human error. It cites Old Orchard Beach as proving the method's efficiency and urges regional adoption and potential legislative changes for ballot handling and permanent use.
Impressions urging a 1968 vacation shift to domestic travel to defend the dollar amid the balance of payments crisis. Advocates a nationwide love-in at home from Coney Island to the Grand Canyon, pleading Americans to forgo overseas tourism and boost domestic sites. Warns against foreign waste and promotes patriotism with sharp humor and political jabs.
Washington column notes disarray in the OAS with a costly 150 staff trip to a farcical Uruguay summit and a later graft touch on 30 million pesos. It also highlights Ellsworth Bunker’s rising role and long record in diplomacy as a path to South Vietnam peace talks.
Washington notes poke at federal efforts in comic books used for public outreach. Al Capp project and Joe Wheeler Social Security tale criticized for sexiness and inaccuracies. Ends with reflections on marijuana heroin plots and a Christmas card quip as 188 racing days announced for Florida tracks.
The Michigan Republican Party extends a city outreach effort through the Metropolitan Action Center on Woodward Avenue. It handles over 60 daily problems, aids job seekers, counsels dropouts, and relays relief during the Detroit riot aftermath.
Russell Kirk argues for calm conservative education groups like the Intercollegiate Studies Institute ISI as the future leaders of American public opinion. He cites ISI’s offices, membership, publications, fellowships and finances contrasting them with radical student groups and critiques fundraising challenges faced by the organization.
Harold Coffin notes the ski season features social climbing around ski lifts. He says skiers focus on progress and status while ignoring the risk of accidents, believing misfortune will pass.
A humorous section notes skiers spend much time knitting and jokes that hospitals are where to buy used skis. It adds that skiing is a strenuous way to demonstrate gravity, presenting light satire.
An elderly instructor Nathan Shatz leads a health class at the Jewish Community Center in St. Louis. The retired dress designer preaches six life essentials including breathing, diet, water, exercise, cleanliness, and sunshine for men aged 60 and above. He values aging as a chance to serve others and find happiness in helping peers.
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