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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
4
An editorial reflects on the evolution of eavesdropping law from 1928 to 1967. It contrasts early Supreme Court rulings on wiretaps with later decisions about recorded conversations and the role of warrants. The piece notes modern devices and the shift toward warrants to constitutionalize evidence.
The author recalls touring Brigham Young's Beehive House in Salt Lake City to contrast early Mormon relief, where "helpers" worked for room and board, with modern New York City aid, arguing public assistance should require work or training. He condemns bankruptcy of welfare theories, cites New York roll increases, and proposes a national public works program to empower able bodied relief recipients.
Violinist Mischa Elman recalls two acts of kindness that launched his career. A 200 year old Amati violin gifted by a Russian nobleman aided his start amid anti Semitism, and Leopold Auer secured him entry to St Petersburg Conservatory after threatening to resign.
Washington column details how far right extremists target Vice President Humphrey’s personal attorney Max Kampelman. Kampelman explains his service history, a 125000 loan to Bobby Baker, and the political pressure to remain silent while the White House sought to suppress his Senate statement. The piece also covers classified documents read by President Johnson alleging antiwar leaders once contacted Vietnamese officials, and the broader antiwar movement’s connections with Dellinger, Wilson, and SDS.
Washington column recounts jokes and jabs at Congress, noting Melvin Laird’s lighthearted tale of a boy solving a torn map to reveal a family on the reverse side. The piece pokes at House garage spending, showbiz larks, and decorative lobby doors, with a tease about a forthcoming sequel to Gallant Men.
Readers respond on Biddeford issues from river dumping to junk cars, school conditions, and local infrastructure. A second letter attacks Portland to Boston airline service, blaming top management for repeated delays and cancellations impacting students and businesses.
Washington correspondent notes rising Negro voter registration and a potential bid by a Black candidate in Atlanta’s 1969 mayoral race. The piece discusses coalitions with North Side whites, merger prospects with Fulton County, and impacts on a divided vote amid ongoing city county merger debates and southern politics.
Politicians increasingly hire gag writers as witty phrases shape campaigns. Robert Orben, influential in 1960s humor, argues jokes reveal and magnify trends, not create them, noting barbed lines swayed audiences against Nixon and McNamara. He predicts a future flood of campaign humor.
Harold Coffin mocks Republicans for chasing popularity while Lyndon Johnson’s unpopularity is debated. Mentions Harold Stassen and several congressmen seeking Paris and Rio assignments. Washington Union Station is described as a white elephant nearing a plan to become a visitors center.
Biddeford Maine edition lists publisher Marne Casavant and editor P Ingalls. Subscription rates payable in advance: one month 1.85 dollars, six months 0.50, one year 21.00. Member of the Associated Press with AP dispatch republication rights noted. Entered second class postage at Biddeford Post Office Maine.
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