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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1967
Page
4
In Our Opinion argues Maine public access law requires open proceedings and prohibits executive sessions used to shield deliberations. It condemns Biddeford Planning Board for secretly discussing matters, urging transparency and public involvement on the ground floor of policy.
Russell Kirk cites childhood reads shaping his mind, listing Ruskin, Stevenson, Kingsley, Hawthorne, Macdonald, Grimm tales, Arabian Nights, Don Quixote, Pilgrim’s Progress, and more. He then names 13 novels and numerous philosophers and contemporary writers he admires, and finally rejects Hemingway and many modernists.
Five Massachusetts Institute of Technology students from the Rapid Transit Club spent 25 hours 57 minutes touring New York City subways. They mapped the route to simulate a computer model of the subway system to improve underground rail service for millions of riders. The group linking faith and service ends with a benediction about zeal and vision.
Washington column by Pearson and Anderson highlights alleged self serving acts by multiple congressmen. It cites Rep. Sam Gibbons Rep. Omar Burleson Rep. L Mendel Rivers Rep. John L McMillan Rep. Abraham Multer and others as cases of influence peddling and conflicts of interest amid pressure to probe Powell. The piece argues for a full ethics inquiry and criticizes misconduct across parties.
New York essayist argues Jack Ruby acted from national anger after JFK s assassination. He contends Ruby killed Oswald to spare Jacqueline Kennedy and notes Ruby’s trial and statements amid a charged Dallas scene. The piece questions motives and reflects on justice and public reaction.
Miles A. Smith discusses Schonfield’s 1965 study arguing Jesus was a Jewish Messiah not divine This theory claims Jesus staged a feigned death to revive later and that Christian dogma obscured key facts The review notes the argument may anger Christians but highlights scholarly challenge and debate
The writer argues Jack Ruby acted by coincidence not conspiracy. He cites timing luck and single chance moments from the Dallas trial in 1964, noting Ruby's neurotic temper, defense strategies, and the elusive evidence of premeditated murder.
Washington correspondent reports the Japanese Communist party shifts to a 1970 power drive targeting renewal of the U S Japan security treaty. Reds seek leadership in a leftist bloc to undermine the conservative government, with growing party membership and influence in politics, schools, and demonstrations.
Publication notice lists Adams Street address and staff roles Paul Casavant publisher P Ingalls editor and rates page with subscriptions 2.60 monthly 15.50 semi annual 31.00 yearly, AP membership details and postal info for Biddeford Maine.
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