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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1976
Page
4
A reflective holiday note urges readers to slow down and cherish moments with loved ones amid wrapping and shopping. It warns against cynicism and burnout, recalling Dickens and Simon & Garfunkel to remind that Christmas can remain meaningful and life giving for everyone. Merry Christmas from The Journal.
Washington reports from the U.S. embassy in Panama warn that Panama's economy is floundering due to mismanagement under Omar Torrijos. The cables predict rising calls for canal sovereignty, growing unrest, and potential U.S. force decisions if the regime weakens.
A letter from Mrs. Jacqueline M. Carignan of Saco Maine celebrates Thornton Academy Yuletide Concerts. She commends the chorus directed by Mr. Woodward the dance band and the concert band led by Mr. Drapeau noting the students’ talent and expressing hope for future concerts while remarking on limited publicity.
The author recalls eight children in past Christmas plays, from shy leads to technical roles, noting favorite memories and mishaps. She laments this year’s absence of participation, reflects on earlier performances like Amahl and the Night Visitors, and anticipates a grandchild’s future debut with warmth and humor.
The piece critiques the delay in executing Gary Gilmore and the legal wrangling surrounding capital punishment. It notes FAA detours around Utah State Prison, quotes Gilmore’s pleas, his suicide attempts, and the Supreme Court’s ruling. It contrasts Indiana’s reform with ongoing delays and accuses the system of timidity and hypocrisy.
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