Editorial Page: Housing program in need of overhaul
The GAO warned of defects in housing programs, with thousands of homes approved for federal aid and a potential 532 million loss by 1978. Detroit leads repossessions among major cities. Dallas, Philadelphia, LA, Chicago and Seattle cited as trouble spots. Calls for major HUD and Agriculture Dept reforms and even abolition of current housing program elements.
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General Accounting Office
Congress
Ams
Elmer Staats
GAO
Staats
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Agriculture Department
Detroit
Dallas
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Chicago
Seattle
HUD
Nixon Vision for Four More Years Emphasizes Big People
Paul Harvey analyzes Nixon's October 21 campaign broadcast and explains the shift toward a philosophy of government "of by and for the people" with a aim to reduce federal power, curb quotas, and let taxpayers keep more of their earnings while stressing merit over numerical quotas.
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Paul Harvey
Nixon
Richard Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
F.D.R
Washington
Washin
Jefferson
America
United States
Christmas Spirit Lament in Saco Main Street
A reader criticizes Saco for scant Christmas decorations on Main Street compared to Biddeford and questions local business involvement. He hopes for brighter displays before the holiday and notes the Main Beach corner tree.
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Journal
Saco
Biddeford
Maine
Main
Beach
Pierre Gagne
Beach St. Saco
Flying machines and martinis at Kitty Hawk
In a playful exchange the Wright brothers joke about stewardesses serving drinks and a future air travel boom. They imagine airports, safety, and even a federal bureau to investigate skyjackers, reflecting early optimism about aviation.
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Kitty Hawk
Cuba
Wilbur
Orville
Indian Mourns Hidden Crimes in Broken Treaties File
Washington column profiles a confidential Bureau of Indian Affairs report on the Lac du Flambeau killings and Navy crew complaints. The Lac du Flambeau case shows slow police response to Indian murders while sailors flag ship defects and harsh living conditions on Francis Marion.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA
Peter
Wisconsin
Lac du Flambeau Chippewas
State
FBI
Gray
Lac du Flambeaux
Wisconsins
Patrick Lucey
Robert Warren
Act
Warren
Peter Three Stars
John Scott
Scott
Les Whittens
William Wildcat
Navy
Francis Marion
Adm
Elmo Zumwalt
Mac’s World Writing or steel rods and more
Washington humorist notes annual self appraisal with quiet work of writing. Sees tycoons counting gains and compares steel rods and synthetics ventures, while realizing how little he understands business paths. Ends with light jests on cars, batteries, and obscene phone calls.
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Don Maclean
Washington
Miami
Japan poised for world power status through economic influence
Tokyo, led by Premier Tanaka, seeks global influence via rapid economic power. Japan plans to raise defense spending modestly to modernize its forces while keeping expenditures at about 1 of GNP. Its overseas aid targets 4 to 5 billion by 1975, with Asia as the core, yet drew interest from Russia Australia and Latin America.
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NEA
Washington
Tanaka
Liberal Democratic Party
Japan
United States
Poland
Turkey
Pakistan
Egypt
Asia
China
Tokyo
Peking
Soviet Union
America
Russia
Australia
Latin America
Africa
Taiwan
South Korea
Hale Boggs eulogized as bridge-builder of Congress
The piece mourns Hale Boggs of Louisiana, noting his role as a unifying liberal figure who bridged regional and ideological divides. It recalls his 1960s leadership, his stance for civil rights, and the impact of his presumed death after the Alaska plane disappearance. Lindy Boggs is highlighted as a capable successor if she runs.
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Representatives
Assembly of the
Congress
House of Representatives
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Alaska
Nick Begich
Begich
Air Force
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Congressional Democratic Party
VC Cnty Mtn
Hare
New Orleans
Lindy
Washington
Biddeford Saco Journal Staff and Address Directory
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm E Foster Alta Foster B F Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president treasurer business office editorial department 283 3625 282 1535 published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005. It notes second class postage and AP membership and national advertising reps Mathews Shannon Cullen Inc New York City.
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Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
Associated Press
Mathews-Shannon-Cullen Inc
3Rd Ave
New York City
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Old Orchard Beach
Francis J. Manduca
Harold Coffin
Excha
Mac's
Don
California
Florida
Ieven
Washington News
By Bruce Biossat
U.S
William S. White
Saco Journal
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