Biddeford Saco Journal Editorial on sewage park snag
The editorial discusses Biddeford’s 62 acre airport industrial park awaiting federal approval for funding and a plan to upgrade the city sewage treatment plant. It urges uniform wastewater rules and argues for local funding and possible subsidies to support expansion and job growth despite the national downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
E.C. Jordan Company
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Federal Environmental Agency Protection
Federal Economic Development Administration
Westbrook
Portland
Presumpscot
Airport
Women in Foreign Service Rise Through U S Diplomacy
In the period 1971 to 1974 the share of women officers in the State Department and U S Information Agency grew from 4.9 to 15 percent. Carol Laise heads the Foreign Service while Eleanor Hicks, a Black woman from Georgia, leads the U S Consulate in Nice. Hicks credits reforms and flexible postings that ease marriage and career balance, noting women now mirror American society and gain respect and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. Sulzberger
U.S
State Department
U.S. Information Agency
Foreign Service
Carol Laise
Ellsworth Bunker
Eleanor Hicks
United States
Nice
Monaco
Miss Hicks
Columbus
Georgia
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eleanor
Johns Hopkins
U.N
Hamburg
Bangkok
New York Times
Obituary and staff credits from Liddeford Saco Journal
The notice lists William E. Foster 1881 1963 and Alta W. Foster 1889 1972 with W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton editor Gladys M Whitehouse president treasurer and Whitehouse listed in the masthead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
B.F.C
CIA not involved in widespread spying on Americans
Washington reports that CIA files show no evidence of broad domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens. The NYT says CIA holds about 10,000 names, many from domestic agencies after JFK's assassination, with most individuals not under continuous watch. The piece notes limited domestic follow ups and explains gray areas in overseas led intelligence touching U.S. subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Whitten
Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
New York Times
John F. Kennedy
Justice Department
James Devine
Richard Ober
Libya
North Korea
America
Palestine Liberation Organization
United States
FBI
Cuba
Rich man, poor man in stock market squeeze
Paul Harvey outlines how even wealthy executives and stockholders suffer as stock prices crash. A $35 option tied to $150000 in debt left a $250000 paper fortune vulnerable, with loans backed by stock and collateral leading to higher interest and potential loss of home. The piece argues most rich are less rich now and face tighter finances while awaiting a market rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
Alan Greenspan
Council of Economic Advisers
Ed Darby
Change in town council aims to curb spending
Richard D. Smith of Old Orchard Beach writes letters praising a new town manager and council. He argues previous meetings stalled by absences and a spendthrift attitude, calling for efficiency and wiser budgeting while inviting residents to give the new leadership a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Smith
Portland Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Corruption in Indochina politics fuels regional unrest
In 1974 corruption by government and army officials surfaces as a central issue in Indochina. Catholic clergy in Saigon accuse cabinet members and generals of land manipulation and embezzlement, provoking limited protests. Laos and Cambodia also see anti corruption strains with strikes and looting by troops, amid muted public demonstrations and regional political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Arbuckle
Washington
Indochina
South Vietnam
Saigon
Nguoc Thieu
Thieu
Leon Wacinscki
United States
U.S
Vatican
Laos
Vientiane
Thailand
Central Intelligence Agency
Royal Lao
Ban Houei Ski
Cambodia
Washington Star News
Observer Teaching us to laugh
Russell Baker recalls Chaplin’s 1950s knighting and the era’s fear of subversion. He notes how McCarthy era scrutiny, immigration doubts, and press caution shaped laughter at authority and argues Chaplin’s humor offers hopeful resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Baker
Charlie Chaplin
United States
Chaplin
Cooper
Hollywood
Humphrey Bogart
Washington
Nce
Gumshoes
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Eisenhower
Justice Department
House UN- Amercan Activities Committee
Queen Elizabeth
Quotes About Glory and Resolve From Goldsmith and Billings
Two humorous lines contrast perseverance and stubbornness. Oliver Goldsmith's quote honors resilience after failure while Josh Billings mocks obstinate behavior by imagining folds refusing to float downstream.
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Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Service For Women
Liddeford-Saco Journal
Jack Anderson
Eartha Kitt
Secret Service
Lady Bird Johnson
White House
Warren Commission
Kennedy
Sam Papich
J. Edgar Hoover
Thomas Iha
University of Colorado
Montreal
Hoover
Riha
Gayla Tannenbaum
Pueblo State Hospital
Paul Harvey News
OOB Council
IMR
POLIT
Stalin
Gary Cooper
Randall Jarrell
Truman
Oliver Goldsmith
Josh Billings
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