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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues the winter plumbing crisis highlights society’s neglect of skilled trades. It praises plumbers, electricians, repairers, and auto mechanics as essential to daily life, warns against pressuring youth toward college-only paths, and urges respect and appreciation for craft workers. It condemns the stigma against hands-on trades.
In a Madison Avenue office, Mac and Jack plot getting Marge Johnes a White House invitation. They discuss using publicity, prefer all or nothing tactics, and compare to Eartha Kitt and a Harvard poet, while noting political leverage and potential consequences.
A reflective piece on privacy and aging notes how systems track personal data and how birthdays mark time. It quips that middle-age isn’t about being older but about feeling younger than the future. A light caution against gossip follows the observations.
Washington column argues the Pueblo seizure stemmed from North Korean bluff, limited rescue options, and crew decisions. It compares to the 1967 Liberty incident, noting Pueblo’s Navy operation, lack of NSA involvement, and questions over scuttling versus destruction of gear. The piece links Soviet submarine tracking, global diversions, and potential retaliation plans.
In a playful critique Paul Sann’s book Facts Follies Delusions of the American Era is reviewed. The piece riffs on fads, crowd psychology, and notable absurdities from history, naming Batguns Batcats 007 pajamas and the Bunion Derby among examples, with light social commentary and era humor.
Washington awaits how Clark Clifford, famed as a corporate lawyer and adviser to multiple presidents, will handle Pentagon management if named defense secretary. The piece weighs his staff brilliance against top admin demands and the need for cabinet unity on Vietnam policy.
Russell Kirk argues the Pearson Anderson theft of Sen. Thomas Dodd papers challenges equal protection under law. Holtzoff rules that public duties negate privacy rights, limiting damages for Dodd. Kirk warns of defamatory politics if public figures lack privacy protections and calls for accountability in handling stolen materials.
A 43 year old mother swam through shark infested seas off Australia to save her 4 year old son after he fell from a fishing launch. They were swept away by a strong current for three hours before a fishing boat rescued them. The boy was dead, and she learned this only on board. The story frames extraordinary devotion and a Biblical plea for quick response to loved ones.
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