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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
4
Editorial urges council manager form to stabilize Biddeford government. It notes a director of engineering and public works at 9000 dollars and an upcoming administrative assistant search, arguing a single city manager could cover both roles, reducing political whims and ensuring continuity and efficiency.
Inez Robb argues male critics lack courage to voice attacks on presidential women, noting a long history of male letters urging women to attack first ladies. She recalls how male commentators avoid responsibility, preferring a woman reporter to do the dirty work, and laments the absence of male bastion defending their own “bitchery.”
Washington column reports Congressman Lucius Mendel Rivers arranged a January Puerto Rico junket paid by Class A funds via Army nurse Randazzo. It alleges masking motives, Army favoritism, and a later suspension of the trip amid questions from the Defense Department.
Washington columnist mockingly questions President Johnsons idea of a $100 head tax on Americans traveling overseas. He ridicules the plan, notes Congress would resist, and argues the tax would hurt ordinary travelers like teachers while favoring business interests. He adds satirical jabs about Time magazine and space cameras.
Washington explores a neutral, veto-free inspection team for Cambodia to test policing a Vietnam truce. The plan aims to prevent China from blocking inspections and to deploy flexible units at critical points while ensuring safety with covering troops. Lessons from Cambodia could guide later Vietnam peace efforts.
The piece assesses Gov. George Romney known as Big George facing a crucial New Hampshire primary. It notes past public speaking and Vietnam outreach challenges, Romney’s stance on open housing amid rising civil unrest fears, and the potential impact of a Rockefeller write-in campaign in New Hampshire. It also cites other GOP governors weighing Rockefeller candidacy and the need for Romney to connect with voters in person.
A 27 year old blind man with no hands works as a rehabilitation counselor in Illinois helping mentally ill patients return to productive daily activities. Twelve years ago an accident with chemicals cost him his sight and both hands, yet he earned high school Braille college and a master’s in vocational rehabilitation. An official praises his brightness and says he will train six more counselors. He urges helping others despite limitations and cites a Deuteronomy verse urging outreach to the afflicted.
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