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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1967

Page

4

Editorial Page In Our Opinion Switch by Liberals

The piece notes Moynihan and Goodwin challenging liberal governance from Washington and suggests a trend toward returning power to states. It questions Congress’ willingness to relinquish control of money and direction, but sees a chink in liberal dominance as a hopeful sign for state empowerment.

Washington Daniel P. Moynihan The Americans For Democratic Action Richard Goodwin John F. Kennedy Congress U.S

End of an Era as Century Limited Surrenders to Jets

In an editor's outlook Jenkin Lloyd Jones laments the decline of grand rail travel from Chicago to New York. He recalls the splendor of the Twentieth Century Limited with its luxe cars and storied routes, noting its death after 65 years as jets now bind the distances.

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Metal shard spill on New Jersey Turnpike injures drivers

A truck shed hundreds of sharp metal triangles along 11 miles of the Turnpike causing at least 40 flat tires. Ten tow trucks aided motorists as drizzle fell and magnetic brooms swept debris from the road.

New Jersey Turnpike Turnpike God

Biddeford Lace Journal Advertising and Publication Details

Biddeford Maine newspaper page lists the Lace Journal ub Te ed Daily with Adams Street address. Casavant publisher Ingalls managing editor and contact numbers appear. Subscription rates are Payable In Advance: one month 2.60, six months 15.50, one year 31.00. Associated Press credit noted.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Aud Casavant Ingalls Lephone Business Associated Press

Percy foes Drake the Percy office fund attack

Washington debate over Senator Chuck Percy funds contrasts his $100000 office fund with Paul Douglas in Illinois. Douglas disclosed assets and income showing a modest take and travel expenses, while Percy defends private fundraising as necessary. The piece also notes Indiana senators Hartke and Bayh amid political tension and mentions Bolivia seeking Che Guevara diary.

Washington United States Chuck Percy Illinois Sen Percy Senate Paul Douglas Douglas District of Columbia Downstate Capitol Hill Chicago Indiana Hartke Birch Bayh Bayh Che’’ Guevara Guevara Fidel Castro

That's the Only Alternative We Have to Offer

A political commentator laments in state discourse as he calls to curtail foreign mink imports which now make up 42 percent of the U S market. Karl Hess formerly a Barry Goldwater speechwriter announces a switch to sculpture using his home bathtub as a welding site prompting his landlord to inspect for damage.

Cryers The Karl Hess Barry Goldwater Georgetown

Palm reader ad hints at generals moves in Arlington News

A reader sent an Arlington News clipping from Arlington Virginia noting a palm reader Madam Devine who claims to reveal past present and future open daily and Sunday near Pentagon. The item jokes how generals might plan future moves and includes other brief items on politics mink prices and NPC finances.

Don Maclean Washington Arlington News Virginia Madam Devine Palm Reader Pentaon Ene Peter, Dominick Colo

Kennedy McCarthy clash seen as headache for RFK in 1968

Washington observers split on Kennedy’s fate as McCarthy’s bid tests Johnson era loyalties. Some say McCarthy could fracture antiwar support and hurt RFK if he sweeps primaries, others doubt serious damage unless several wins shift delegate strength. Kennedy remains cautious and neutral amid the intra party pressure.

Bruce Biossat NEA Washington New York Robert F. Kennedy Minnesota Eugene McCarthy Kennedy Senate Wisconsin McCarthy Bobby Johnson Bob Kennedy cCar Democratic Party Vietnam RFK LBJ

Bracero Program Roots of Modern Mexican Self-Sufficiency

Paul Harvey praises the bracero program as a form of foreign aid that benefited Mexican workers and U.S. harvests. He notes wages, subsequent Mexican business growth, and the decline of the program after 1964. He argues cuts reduced official aid while raising taxes and food costs, predicting food supply and farm solvency issues.

Paul Harvey Rio Grande United States Mexico U.S Texas Arizona New Mexico California Washington

Community Spirit and Civic Aid Highlight Holiday Forum

The forum applauds volunteer groups and organizations for their yearly support to the needy in the community. It notes a House initiative involving two baling machines that sort waste paper for sale, returning 90 000 dollars to the U S Treasury. The letter recalls a Vietnam era service story and honors acts of charity.

U.S. Treasury

The Needle By Harold Coffin

The Needle discusses the overload of news in modern life and its impact on readers. It critiques how bad news floods media and how people must confront it on TV after reading papers and listening to radio. It contrasts old town criers with today's information age.

Gary Mills Indiana Elkhart Camelot Ohio Lake Erie East Cleveland Buffalo Syracuse Dawn America Midwest Harold Coffin Raio

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