Editorial Page On Disability Pensions For Generals
The article argues that many four star and other military officers retired on disability in 1971. It notes Byrd statistics showing high disability rates among generals and concerns over tax advantages. Lt Gen Benade vows tighter rules, but lawmakers may probe past use of disability pensions.
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America
Harry F. Byrd
Sen
Byrd
Air Force
Leo E. Benade
Defense
Senate Armed Services
Saco River
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Biddeford
Long Johns Promise Real Fix for Energy Woes
Virginia Payette argues against complex tech cures for energy and pollution. She cites Grandpappy’s long johns as a practical winter solution, claiming woolens cut fuel use, reduce emissions, and ease power demand amid a record cold spell.
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Virginia Payette
Grandpappy
Gery
Old Dad
Dad
Legion Should Do Better Dear Editor
A Biddeford veteran questions the local American Legion’s effectiveness in assisting returning servicemen. He cites a six month hospital stay and a delayed disability inquiry, commending VFW member Mr. Johnson for help. The writer urges reform for veterans and thanks the VFW helper.
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Legion
Journal: 1
American Legion
Biddeford
Royal Sheltra
Sheltra
Mr. Johnson
VFW
P.A. LeBrun
West St. Biddeford
Tower fights open doors as Senate Banking Committee meets privately
Washington column details Senator Tower’s resistance to an open-door policy for Senate Banking Committee sessions. Proxmire and Packwood push transparency, Tower blocks proceedings, roll call tangles, and the meeting adjourns with doors closed. Also notes a Watergate diary entry about Martinez and possible links to Nixon aides.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Congress
John Tower
Rtex
Senate Banking Committee
Bantam Texan
Tower
William Proxmire
Fackwood
Senate
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Packwood
John
Oregon
Proxmire
Texas
Washington Post
Ala
Harrison Williams
Wallace Bennett
Utah
Bill Brock
Rtenn
Robert Taft
Ohio
Proxmire and
Questioning Vietnam War Bomb Tonnage Claims
Washington correspondent ridicules exaggerated tonnage figures cited for Vietnam bombing. He notes Hanoi and Paris sources often inflate totals, while actual damage and losses appear far smaller, challenging the reliability of war statistics and editorials.
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Don Maclean
Washington
U.S
North Vietnam
Germany
Japan
Hiroshima
Hanoi
Thanh le
Paris
Washington News Control of super firms Key to curb inflation
Nixon bets on channeling influence over several thousand major firms to curb inflation. He relies on government contracts and public checks on books and pricing to force price restraint. The plan hinges on administration will to enforce price rollbacks and shock industry into compliance.
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Ray Cromley
NEA
Washington
Nixon
U.S
New student generation calmer and more thoughtful
The piece argues a quieter campus signals a shift from radical activism to reflective concern. It cites Professor Ralph Lewis and a Kalamazoo College alumnus embracing faith and duty, noting improved civility, reading gaps among freshmen, and a move away from ideological shouting toward personal responsibility.
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Russell Kirk
Ralph Lewis
Michigan State University
Dr. Lewis
Kalamazoo College
Christ Jesus
Francis of
Lewis
National Reading Center
Kalamazoo
Seeee Meee
Foster Family Names In Local Journalistic History
The Biddeford and Saco Journal lists key figures including publisher Wm. E. Foster (1881-1963) and Alta W. Foster, with B. F. C. Whitehouse (1891-1971) and 1889-1972 dates. W. Paul Casavant serves as Publisher and Charles C. Sutton as Managing Editor. Gladys M. Whitehouse holds President and Treasurer roles, with a Business Office and Editorial De yuay noted.
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Alta
W. Foster
B. F. C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Business Office
Editorial de
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Watergate
Eugenio Martinez
Martinez
Democratic
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Robert Odie
Arbert Porter
James McCord
Mac's
Hubert Humphrey
Radzwill
Imade
Washington News
Biddeford&Saco Journal
Wm. E. Foster
Yuay
Adams Biddeford
Maine
Associated Press
Prin
National Ad Reprsentatives
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3Rd Ave
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