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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
4
An editorial reflects on George Washington the Virginia planter turned general and statesman. It praises his rocklike conviction to defend liberty, lead the move to frame the Constitution, and accept the presidency, shaping a new republic and enduring global phrases of liberty.
Paul Harvey argues that church leaders should avoid dictating public policy and pressing social reform. He says Christ healed individuals, not societies, and warns that churchmen injecting opinions into Caesar's affairs misuses authority. He cites Billy Graham and Adventist leaders to emphasize preaching the gospel as the path to improving world conditions.
The passage notes Washington’s famous portrait as the one calling for one cent postage due. It emphasizes that George succeeded despite being born with a silver spoon and a hatchet in his fist, reflecting a rugged image of the nation’s leader.
Washington reporter Jack Anderson details life near the DMZ around the 38th parallel. North Korean patrols strike Tower 38, a quick-reaction unit is mobilized, and soldiers endure extreme cold without combat ribbons. Observers report artillery, grenades, and tense patrols under a looming black sky.
An imagined interview from 1777 portrays General Washington facing morale issues among weary troops, with critics urging surrender or ceasefire. The dialogue touches Kennedy and Fulbright style critics, calls for Yorktown last stand, and hints at political pressure from backers while debating the nation’s future. It closes with a satirical hit on wartime rhetoric and public mottos.
Washington News analyzes Richard Nixon on the 1968 Republican campaign trail in New Hampshire. He argues there must be no reward for Hanoi and insists on victory on battlefield and at the negotiating table. He warns against lull in U.S. resolve, aiming to deter future wars by showing strength and preventive diplomacy.
Russell Kirk critiques a federal proposal by R Louis Bright to expand schooling from age three to death arguing it would erase summers, burden teachers, stifle individual growth, and ignores the value of vacations and real world work. He urges removing such totalist aims from Washington.
The text cites George Washington crediting God's providence after Monmouth and Yorktown, noting his belief that divine oversight governed the liberty struggle. It highlights Washington's public and private devotion, urging spiritual renewal and truthful conduct as founding truths for the nation.
Biddeford Saco Journal with Adams Street office lists editorial and telephone numbers and subscription rates in advance. The paper, a member of the Associated Press, notes exclusive use of local news and AP dispatches and is entered as second class mail in Biddeford Maine.
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