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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
4
In Our Opinion a People’s Forum letter advocates a non political citizen study of the council-manager system and a charter change to adopt it. The piece argues for tenure for the city administrator and a non partisan study to present voters with a council manager option, noting the mayor’s duties and current pay.
The piece condemns erosion of school authority by the ACLU and rising discipline challenges. It argues teachers need protection from undisciplined students and contentious parents, cites Norwalk hair-cut case as overreach, and warns of ongoing clashes over dress code and constitutional rights in schools. It closes mocking fashion trends and laments public schooling decline.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson links the 1960s New York garbage strike to political fate. He argues the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association and Mafia influence tainted by corruption, the Taylor Act defiance, and Mayor Lindsay’s tough response bolster Lindsay and harm Gov. Rockefeller. He notes labor tensions, Transit and fire unions, and the broader national impact on Republican prospects.
Don MacLean comments on Bobby Kennedy’s Vietnam remarks, arguing a total victory is unlikely, urging political inclusion of the Viet Cong to settle the conflict. He contrasts Kennedy with past leaders, imagines alternate wartime responses, and questions surrender as peace.
An interested citizen urges Biddeford to study and adopt a council manager system with a mayors assistant position. He argues specialists can efficiently administer laws and tax funds, criticizes current spending, and calls for a non political study by a group of local businesspeople before any decision.
A motorist driving fast on a gravel road sent loose stones into an oncoming car, injuring the other driver. Court held the speeding driver liable, noting foreseeing such “shrapnel” dangers from speed and road condition. It cites related incidents where owners pay damages for explosions, runaway cars, and similar injuries.
A sharp quip questions consumer urges and notes that even a strike by a prominent entity like the United Nations would hardly be noticed amid broader trends. The passage reflects satire on social reactions to major events and spending impulses.
Washington contends North Korea’s seizure of the Pueblo harms U S prestige in Asia. A NEA Washin correspondent notes hijacking demeans Washington’s standing, compares it to a local corruption case in Viet Nam, and argues the United States must recover with dignity without yielding to demands for apology and fines.
Political analyst Russell Kirk argues Gov. Nelson Rockefeller cannot win primaries in Oregon or California and faces weak support within the California GOP. Rockefeller plans include a potential write-in effort in Oregon, while Nixon and Reagan loyalties complicate any bid. Without primary wins, Rockefeller would lack momentum for the Republican National Convention.
Harsh travel tax idea proposed by Harold Coffin imagines higher taxes on tourists making foreign countries feel more like home. He quips that travel was once broadening but may become taxing and jokes that tax-free journeys come only with Marines.
An estimate suggests one million Americans are affected yearly by food-borne illness. Public health experts urge basic prevention: careful selection preparation and storage. thorough hand washing. clean utensils. keep meat eggs milk and pies below 45 F. thorough dishwashing. Emphasizes vision and diligence for communal welfare and cites a biblical closing prayer for strength.
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