Saco voters may weigh charter change in forthcoming vote
The Saco City Government Study Committee recommends a vote on a proposed council manager charter change. The paper advocates public access to copies, cautious consideration, and amendments as needed. It notes Biddeford delays in modernization talks and announces a Journal series on council manager systems in Auburn and Falmouth.
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Saco City
Saco
Biddeford
Auburn
Falmouth
Highway Researchers Hear 300 Papers On Planning
At the Highway Research Board annual meeting in Washington the public was told about 300 papers on highway planning topics from studded tires to bridge joints. A new computer will collect information from around the world to aid research and save time and money, though sponsors caution it may not answer all questions. It may not solve the main issue of building highways faster.
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Highway Research Board
Washington
Stalin
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Impressions of Inez Ruby on a Texan gun culture
Inez Robe argues Jack Ruby acted as a Texan, carrying a pistol as casual habit. She notes Texans’ gun customs from Fort Worth dinners to Dallas nightlife. Ruby’s money and nightlife ties are cited as context, not proof of conspiracy.
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Uvalde
Garner
Texas
Powell and Dodd Compared In Senate Ethics Fight
Washington Merry-Go-Round compares Rep. Powell and Sen. Dodd, amid Powell losing a chair, Dodd preserving chairmanship. Powell faced payroll padding charges. Dodd faced uses of Senate funds, family payroll, travel billed to the Senate, and private plane trips. Both connected to allegations of improper spending and influence.
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Adams Clayton Powell
Sen
Tom Dodd
Connecticut
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Dodd
Senate
Christopher Dodd
Providence
R.I
al Morano
George Gildea
Seone
Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
On the Line Thoughts by Bob Considine
A column reflecting on professional sport history and Vietnam era politics explores amateurism under pressure. It cites an early New York Athletic Club incident, U Thant’s Vietnam peace stance, Sir Robert Thompson’s view of a long US role, and Malik Sukarno anecdotes from Jakarta.
Brezhnev Tightens Grip As Moscow Faces Liberal Drift
Washington analysis based on Kremlin watcher reports from Europe suggests Brezhnev centralizes power and enforces stricter party discipline while promising local initiative. The plan to curb liberal speech clashes with aims for modern industry and tougher crackdowns on dissent, signaling a stern, disciplined Soviet life ahead.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Soviet
Russia
Italy
France
Germany
Belgium
Luxembourg
Scandinavia
Kremlin
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Parrty
Powell leadership split underscored by civil rights debate
The piece condemns Powell and supports his removal, urging honesty and character in minority politics. It discusses Randolph's summit plan, threats of retaliation at the polls, and praise for Van Deerlin and Ford for challenging Powell. It argues for a unified, nonpartisan Black political position and criticizes a segregated Negro party.
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A. Philip Randolph
Negro Union and
Civil Jrights
Adam Clayton Owell
Randolph
House
Powell
Pointis
Lionel van Deerlin
California
van Deerlin
Gerald Ford
Congress
Harlem
Democratic Machine
New York
Powell Ieally
Tiny Alpine Magnet Aids Snow Rescue Efforts
In the Austrian Alps a small magnet worn by skiers with a vibrating divining rod helps detect buried victims in snow slides. The device may locate a person buried up to 12 feet deep before they are crushed by the avalanche.
Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and editor details
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists W. Paul Casavant as publisher and E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. It notes daily publication except Sunday and provides subscription rates in advance, including one month two dollars sixty cents and one year thirty one dollars and six hundred, with AP membership for local and AP dispatch use.
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Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
IE. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
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