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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
4
Editorial outlines a new federal rule requiring sellers to record mileage when a vehicle changes hands and to disclose inaccuracies. Public comment is invited by Jan 11 1973, with a final rule due by Jan 18 1973. The rule targets odometer rollbacks by dealers and owners alike.
Marion Fuller Brown of York tipped the scales against Stillings as Dick Hewes of Cape Elizabeth won the next Maine House speaker role. The vote reflected Kennedy’s mixed exit and Brown’s push for an Executive Council bid, with Hewes a Biddeford Saco veteran now set to lead the House as a 21 year old freshman Barry Hobbins rises among new lawmakers.
A columnist critiques rising utility costs as FCC rate approvals push long distance charges higher. She notes AT&T’s $145 million annual rise plus a prior $220 million increase, totaling $395 million, and contrasts mail costs and other services. The piece surveys electric and steam heat bills, highlighting per capita impact in a small village.
Washington notes Roy Ash may slash Navy subsidies to Litton Industries amid a $150 million potential refund and behind schedule production of amphibious ships in Pascagoula Mississippi. The piece cites internal Litton estimates, delays, and possible corporate welfare resembling other defense contracts. Proxmire and pending testimony loom.
A penny postcard sent to Spokane Chamber of Commerce in 60 years late finally arrives. It carries a pencil note from Max about delaying action until crops are in and may be more favorable developments. The chamber pays five cents postage due for the delays. The piece ends with a religious exhortation to speak out at the proper moment.
Washington notes outline Caspar Weinberger’s selection as head of Health Education and Welfare. The discussed plan aims to zero base budgets and require justification for last year’s $12 billion HEW programs while shifting control to states and cities to improve efficiency and local responsiveness.
Russell Kirk argues the Irish government acted decisively against the IRA after two Dublin bombings. He denounces the IRA leadership as non Irish and urges rounds up suspects under new powers. He critiques media labeling and contrasts Official and Provisional wings, urging self preservation by Irish leaders.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm E Foster Alta W Foster B F C Whitehouse W Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls editor Gladys Whitehouse president treasurer and business office contacts with local phone numbers. Subscriptions priced at 3.00 monthly 18.00 semiannual 36.00 annual. Associated Press member and national ad reps noted.
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