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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
4
The Argo Merchant oil spill is cited as preventable and a catalyst for maritime reform. Questions focus on off course navigation, possible fuel-saving shortcuts, and the ship’s accident history since 1964. Experts urge stricter seaworthiness checks for vessels near coastlines to avert similar environmental damage.
The piece discusses unemployment targets in the United States under President-elect Carter and the National Commission on Manpower Policy. It weighs 4 percent versus 5 percent goals, potential job-creation plans, and argues for removing impediments to growth rather than fixed targets, comparing recovery to medical practice.
The piece argues against 8 percent annual cost-of-living wage hikes, warning that compounding raises could raise a $12 shoe to $600 and lift taxes, urging conformity with Britain's caution and unions to accept wage reductions to avert broader economic harm.
Investigative report alleges Ford and other automakers favored profits over safety by delaying tank relocation, citing tests on Mustang and Galaxy showing safer fuel cell positions could survive higher rear-end crashes. FTC standards and Ford Europe Fiesta cited. Ford declined to share crash data.
Washington Post filed column notes how British Labour and Conservative strands view class politics and national vitality. The piece contrasts Labour’s working class base with Britain’s wavering middle class, cites IMF pressure steering a shift toward investment, and notes a possible autarkic fringe.
The Journal invites signed letters with full street address and city or town. Letters should generally stay under 300 words and be typed on one side. The Journal supports free expression of ideas and opinions, though views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Journal.
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