Robbing Peter To Pay Paul Editorial on Ford Oil Tax Plan
The Biddeford Saco Journal argues President Ford's $2 per barrel crude oil surcharge and fuel price hikes will worsen inflation and recession in Maine. It notes higher heating and electricity costs hitting CMPCo customers and utility bills, with limited relief from tax rebates. The piece contends northern regions suffer most and urges caution on national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Maine
New England
Central Maine Power Company
Cmpco
Peter
Paul
Residents Voice On Old Orchard Beach Council Clash
Mr. Fontaine of Biddeford critiques a council meeting, accusing Mr. Ruess of a vigilante tone and Mr. Bird of fomenting recalls to oust four councilmen. He defends the current manager effort and urged residents to resist Bird and his group’s push for recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruess
Mr. Bird
Mrs. Belair
Police Department
Old Orchard Beach
Guy A. Fontaine
Hill Street
Biddeford
Maine
Biddeford High Adviser Seeks Fair Portrayal of Youth
Albert J. Daigle of Biddeford urges the Journal to present a true image of local youth. He cites six four weeks of student humanitarian work including CARE donations, a Christmas party for 35 children, and food baskets for families. He argues adults fear negative news distorts youth and calls for more coverage of positive efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
World War II Glider Pilots Sought by New England Group
A national veterans association seeks former CG-4A glider pilots from World War II. About 1 100 of 6 000 are located. Wing Commander Connie R Nanartonis asks readers in New England to help locate pilots for Reunion September 25 27 1975 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Contact Greenfield Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Airorce
New England
Silent Wings
Milwaukee, Wis
Women Should Shun Abortionists Be
Letter from Anne DesRoberts of Bald Avenue arguing that women should avoid abortion clinics and abortionists to keep clinics in business and uphold the oath to life. She contends abortion trials in the second week illustrate consequences of seeking abortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne DesRoberts
Bald Ave
Biddeford
Obituary and civic notice for Foster Whitehouse Casavant era
Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster F C Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
F.C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Turmoil at Drug Enforcement Agency Drops in Tarnish
Washington notes internal strife at the DEA as top officials face overlapping investigations and reassignment. The cover story reveals allegations of corruption, illicit relationships, and management tactics amid a major agency reorganization. Senator Jackson has a probe planned into the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drug Enforcement Agency
Washington
Dutg Enforcement Administration
DEA
John Bartels
Brosan
Philip Smith
Las Vegas
Nev
Howard Hughes
Smith
Bob Owens
Andrew C. Tartaglino
George B. Brosan
Promoto
Bartels
FBI
Sen
Henry Jackson
D. Wash
Italy Faces Turmoil as Coup Rumors Resurface
In postwar Italy concerns over coups linger after Prince Borghese's night takeover and reports of multiple putschs. Experts note public aversion, lingering fascist nostalgia, and linked whispers of foreign funds, with investigations slow and political damage rising for the Christian Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. Sulzberger
Rome
Italy
Valerio Borghese
Interior Ministry
Enrico Berlinguer
Sardinia
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Libya
Quicksilver
Spain
Athens
SID
Analysis of oil crisis war option sparks military debate
Senior officers in the United States and Western Europe deem seizing Middle East oil fields militarily feasible but politically disastrous. They warn such action would trigger extended campaigns, require airborne strikes, and provoke Arab and Soviet responses while warning it could fracture NATO unity and ally trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Middleton
New York
Middle East
Europe
United States
State Kissinger
Business Week
Robert W. Tucker
Johns Hopkins University
Kissinger
American Jewish Committee
Tucker
Kuwait
Arabian Coast
Qatar
Organization of Petroleum Exporting
OPEC
Persian Gulf
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Libya
Anwar el- Sadat
Egypt
Seventh Army
Germany
America
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Johannes Steinhoff
NATO
Armed Forces Staff College
Adm
John P. Weiner
Military Committee
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Biddeford-Saco Journal
Biddeford High
Albert J. Daigle
Sedgemere
Connie R. Nanartonis
USAF
Woodland Drive
Greenfield
Mass
Diddeford -Saco Journal
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Jerry Jenson
Jenson
Enforcements
William Durkin
Durkin
Vincent Promuto
Andrew Tar
Phil Crane
R-Ill
Treasury Department
Ft. Knox
Crane
Foreign Affairs
Borghese
Avanguardia Nazionale
Ordine Nuovo
Rosa Dei Venti
Civilta Cristiana
Oreover
Giulio Andreotti
Vito Miceli
Miceli
Ugo Ricci
Veneto
Liguria
Tuscany
Republic
Catholic Center
Christian Democrats
New York Times
Lurie
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