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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1975
Page
3
The Biddeford Saco Journal criticizes Saco planning board chair Virginia Moore for refusing to brief the press after meetings. It argues open meetings require reporting even when reporters cannot attend and urges transparency to inform the community.
Paul Harvey notes Harry Dent, a Nixon aide, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after a hostile Washington jury and venue issues. He insists no crime was committed, while critics warn the American jury system faces discrimination and bias in high profile cases.
The Biddeford School Department and Biddeford High School boosters thank the Saco Jaycees and State Jaycee representatives led by Barry Gallant for their efforts in resolving confusion over the Biddeford High School Band's 1975 Cherry Blossom Parade appearance in Washington, D.C. Their work ensures Maine’s high school band remains a Cherry Blossom Festival official representative.
Citizens urge national scope for the Cherry Blossom Festival with full state representation. A letter campaign asks Maine residents to write senators and representatives in Washington and participate locally to honor the cherry trees gifted to the nation. The note also thanks Maine and Washington JCs for resolving the Cherry Eicesom affair. Sincerely, Blanche Keithely.
A reader compliments the paper for the back page image titled An Invisible Train seen Tuesday January 14 and praises photographer Brian Thayer. The writer signs Anne Daly from 13 Marial Ave.
Confidential computer data from 42 brokers show 1973 to 1974 losses rising from 75 million to 218 million, with total brokerage losses possibly over 2 billion and grand losses including banks reaching 20 billion. The Mafia is blamed for the multibillion dollar hot securities traffic as Securities Validation backs firms but faces shutdown.
George F. Will argues Ford's tax cuts are too small and not matched by spending cuts. He notes inflation erodes exemptions, corporations suffer, and off budget borrowing harms capital formation. He urges at least 30 billion in tax relief with corresponding spending cuts amid rising unemployment and debt.
The New York Times reports that Moscow rejection of the 1972 trade pact shifts political blame within Washington. Kissinger and Jackson spar over who caused the setback while broader detente remains, with Congress pressing for human rights assurances and tighter credits.
A collection of remarks about invention gender, liberty, effort, and global limits. Dorothy B. Robbins credits inventors with male predominance. Robert K. Patterson compares freedom to sand. Mary Pickford urges personal effort. John F. Kennedy notes limits of American solutions. Charley Manos offers a lawyer joke.
The policy requires letters to be signed with a street address and city and keeps them under 300 words. Letters should be typed on one side of the page. The Journal supports free expression of ideas and opinions but does not necessarily endorse the views.
The Biddeford Saco Journal credits William E. Foster Alta W. Foster and staff including B F C Whitehouse W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer in a listing of key personnel for the paper.
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