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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1973
Page
4
Editorial urges increased blood donations as supplies run low in several cities. It notes holiday complacency, the three week shelf life of whole blood, and the absence of substitutes while stressing the life saving value of donors.
Paul Harvey reports on astronauts returning from space missions facing psychological and physical readaptation. He notes Armstrong and Aldrin's postflight struggles and the impact on families, with experts warning of long readjustment periods and potential mental health challenges.
A 30-year-old tool shop owner grew from five seven to five six and a half inches to meet the Detroit police height standard of five seven. Officials say the rule must apply to all applicants, though the man could still be a strong officer if allowed. The piece links job standards to broader discussions of fairness and lawful use of law.
A witty collection of lines contrasts new ideas like glass street paving with long standing habits and modern life. The piece playfully notes the balance between progress and practicality from street slang to politics and technology.
Treasury agents question Danner who runs the Sands Las Vegas for Hughes and admit delivering $100,000 to Rebozo for the GOP campaign claim. SEC probes Hughes stock manipulation via Maheu and Don Nixon involvement with Air West. Don Nixon’s role links to a 1956 loan and a 1968 confidential emissary memo.
Washington columnist recounts trying a brewery ad inspired game using 12 beer bottles and two drumsticks to play For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow. He describes lining bottles, varying fill levels, and the tricky rhythm, noting mistakes, accidental swaps, and group mishaps.
Bruce Biossat argues Nixon erred in ousting Robert M. Ball, longtime SSA leader who guided Medicare and expanded social insurance. The piece defends Ball as a skilled, innovative administrator whose removal risks losing a keystone figure in public service and bureaucratic stability.
Washington analyst notes early precampaigning by Spiro Agnew and potential bids from Nelson Rockefeller Ronald Reagan and John Connally. Domestic policy will dominate 1976 with governors shaping the race as Vietnam fades from the agenda.
Directory details for the Biddeford Saco Journal include publishers Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster and B. F. C. Whitehouse with service years 1881 1963 1891 1971 1889 1972. W. Paul Casavant publisher E. P. Ingalls managing editor Gladys M. Whitehouse president and treasurer. Business and editorial offices listed with phone numbers. Associated Press membership noted.
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