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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues President Johnson faces grave fiscal problems with a new budget, calling for a 10 percent surtax and spending cuts. It reviews inflation, a balance of payments gap, and past misstatements in welfare grant estimates, noting Congress may scrutinize and possibly increase appropriations. The outlook remains uncertain.
Inez Robb laments the toll of modern life on human senses and sanity. She cites rising noise from jet planes and new heliports, including a planned East River heliport near prestigious districts, arguing officials ignore the harm to residents. The piece critiques postwar urban planning that favors the wealthy while disregarding public well being.
A reader petition argues for laws to restore doves to the people as songbirds and farm guardians. Citing a high annual dove toll, habitat harms, and the birds’ cultural and ecological value, the letter urges state and federal action.
Political commentators debate a president’s push for higher taxes during an election year. Critics warn that fiscal tensions could widen the credibility gap as Congress faces pressure to shield the dollar while balancing party politics and gold standard rhetoric.
President Johnson asked FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover to absorb the Treasury Department Narcotics Bureau to curb marijuana LSD and other drugs among youth. Hoover wary but talks with White House aide Joe Califano signal effort to calm public fear while noting bureau undercovers and agents from diverse backgrounds have penetrated Cosa Nostra and produced many prosecutions.
The author mocks critics calling congressional junkets to the South Pacific and urges upfront reporting. He praises Rep. Aspinall for defending the trips and proposes that overseas delegations be accompanied by accredited newspaper reporters and a secretary to note work, ensuring transparency and diminishing junket suspicions.
Washington looks at Laos as a key domino in Southeast Asia. North Vietnamese backing for Pathet Lao implies Hanoi aims to pull Laos into its orbit as South Vietnam teeters. If Saigon falls, Vientiane could follow, signaling a major shift in the region.
Russell Kirk argues a small antireligious faction in Grand Rapids and Ohio seeks to ban religious or ethical discussion in public schools. He notes cases where teachers and books discuss religion as history and culture, and asserts the Supreme Court supports nonsectarian study, while the antireligious minority grows more intolerant than religious bigots.
A 26-year-old lab technician crippled for 15 years braves pain to save a neighbor child from choking aboard a backyard gym set. He hurled his crutches, toppled the fence and dragged the boy free, then praised faith and urged generosity while noting test of will and call to trust in God.
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