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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1976
Page
4
The Maine Legislature debates repealing expungement statutes that destroy records of acquittals or dismissed charges. Critics warn secrecy harms public accountability and hiring, while defending individuals’ rights to proof of innocence and proper arrests.
A reader letter challenges Jack Anderson's report on oil drilling in 1975. It cites AP data showing potentially higher well completions, estimates a 36 000 to 37 000 total, notes a 17 percent rise from 1974, and contrasts rig counts with 1966 and 1975 levels while criticizing a new energy bill.
Washington report draws from a bootleg copy of Colson’s Born Again detailing Nixon as shy and prayerful yet vindictive, his paranoia over wiretaps, and the pivotal role of aides in the Watergate coverup. The piece notes plans to pardon aides and Nixon’s flirtation with Catholicism, plus discussions with Kissinger and Ehrlichman.
Washington dispatch reviews Sargent Shriver’s 9,000 word economic program. It notes a calm tone and cautious calls for growth, inflation attack, and restraint on government in the economy. The piece highlights proposals on monetary policy, wage and price councils, and limiting subsidies.
The Nation argues publicly funded CIA subsidies to non Communist Italian parties won't fix Italy's political failures. Colby denies recent Italy spending though White House confirms authorization. The piece warns such meddling risks boosting the Communists and critiques long standing inefficiency and corruption in Italian politics.
Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 and Alta Foster, B F C. Whitehouse 1891 1971 and 1889 1972 are listed with W. Paul Casavant as Publisher Brian C. Thayer as Executive Editor Gladys M. Whitehouse as President and Treasurer.
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