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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

4

Imbalance grows in our common fight over Vietnam war

Editorial argues that U S troop escalation in Vietnam widens the imbalance of sacrifice. It notes increases to 510,500 American servicemen while allied forces remain small and uneven, citing deployments to Hue and Khe Sanh and questions the common struggle narrative. It highlights Johnson's statements and the expanding role of U S troops.

Saigon Hue Washington Khe Sanh Johnson Westmoreland U. S Vietnam South Vietnam

Paul Harvey News Americanism revitalized

Paul Harvey argues that leadership by example, not coercion, revitalizes Americanism and inspires the world. He cites Bannister Landy Oldfield and technological milestones as proof that individuals showing the way move nations forward, urging renewed national vigor and righteous example.

Congressmen Juggle Budget Reflects LBJ Faith in America

Congressmen struggle to balance the President's budget, signaling LBJ's belief in strong funds and party assurances. The piece hints at political wagering and a wary personal note about a man with a wolf on his doorstep, alluding to caution and family concerns amid fiscal debate.

LBJ America

Hoover Tamm feud shapes FBI policing clash

Washington Merry go round reports a bitter feud between J Edgar Hoover and former FBI No 3 Quinn Tamm now IACP executive director. Tamm challenges FBI political operations and central training plans, winning broad IACP support while Hoover plots to remove him. The piece notes looming adjournment pressures in Congress as Johnson pushes aid bills.

Drew Pearson Washington J. Edgar Hoover FBI Quinnamm Tamm International Association of Chiefs of Police Hoover Ramsey Clark Edward Tamm U.S. District Court U.S. Court of Appeals Quinn Johnson International Chiefs of Police Pat Murphy Murphy Justice Department District of Columbia Deak Clark Capitol Hill Quinn Tamm John McClellan D-Ark IACP Leonard Lawrence Hamilton Ontario Lawrence Chiefs of Police Eyysen Ows Clark Deak LeLoach Congress Mike Mansfield Dmont John McCormack House Committee George Mahon D-Tex Appropriations Committee Lincoln Mahon Fellowes House Senate Rep Joe Evins D-Tenn Joe

Mac World Defense Department logic by Don MacLean

A witty column notes absurdities in federal spending and statistics. It cites Sen Williams questioning 46 000 extra DoD hires despite a two percent cut mandate, and counters with a circular logic explanation. It mangles jokes about mail patches, rose committees, junk mail, and government waste.

Don Maclean Washington John J. Williams Del Budget Bureau Defense Department Congress Sen Ernest F. Hollings

Viet Cong tactics echo Mao in terror campaign

Washington report outlines how Viet Cong attackers in 45 South Vietnamese cities used Maoist principles to maximize fear. Objectives include provoking harsh reprisals to erode support for government and spur martial law, riots, and breakdowns in services. The piece notes attempts to sow distrust among civilians and empower a shadow government.

Ray Cromley NEA Washington Yenan Red China U.S Ciies South Vietnam

Palacio del Rio Hilton Heralds a People Box Building Era

Editor's Outlook by Jenkin Lloyd Jones analyzes the Palacio del Rio in San Antonio, a 20 story hotel built from prefabricated room boxes. Sixteen hundred modular units, weighing 37 tons each, were assembled rapidly to meet demand for the HemisFair visitors. The project signals a potential prefab revolution, with faster construction and lower costs, possibly reshaping future apartments and city codes.

Jenkin Lloyd Jones San Antonio Texas Alamo Hemis Fair Amerca Habitat 67 Cerna and Garza On and Pinnell Palacio America Box H. B. Zachry

Air taxi mail delays frustrate Wyoming representative

Rep William H Harrison asks the Post Office Department about the status of an air taxi mail delivery service slated to begin last October. He remains without a clear answer and suggests the program is uncertain. Sen Abraham Ribicoff uses large type for Social Security and Medicare newsletters to aid elderly readers. New Delhi reports a beauty expert advising women to have their faces slapped periodically to improve appearance.

William H. Harrison Wyo Post Office Department Abraham Ribicoff D. Conn Social Security Medicare

Biddeford Lace Journes Publisher Details

Publication line from Biddeford Maine paper lists publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls. Subscription prices payable in advance are 2.60 for one month, 15.50 for six months, and 31.00 for one year. Associated Press rights noted for local news republication. Entered as second class postage paid at Biddeford Post Office.

Sunde Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant E. P

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