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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
5
The piece recalls 11 weeks of siege at Khe Sanh with 5500 Marines and 500 South Vietnamese, surrounded by about 20000 North Vietnamese, and over 300 American deaths. It notes the abandonment of Khe Sanh for greater mobility and firepower, questioning the sacrifice and the claim the enemy is weakening.
Inez Robb notes men outdressing women at a dinner party and contemplates the evolving style clash. She recalls a Penn crewman in a Nehru jacket with a gold medal, a Georgia Tech ex guard in a velvet coat, and a stylish jabot as the men take sartorial honors, leaving her feeling bitter and unsure if women will remain noticed.
Anthony P. Aliverti, who lost his sight at age five, received the Civilian Service Citation for two years of work rehabilitating blinded war veterans at a New York City hospital. He attended Brooklyn College while tutoring and giving piano lessons, majoring in English and psychology. His wife notes the true reward is the many grateful calls, letters, and visits from veterans and families.
A boy meets girl dating computer in California has been lining up wholesome girls for young fellows. Critics call the setup impractical and say a mother could arrange dates just as well, questioning the system’s value for modern youths.
A fragment discusses wholesome girls in contrast to branding and merchandising. It argues innocence shows by blush, yet true sophistication appears when knowing how to react, implying social expectations and perceptions of youth and propriety. The text hints at conflict with the establishment and media framing.
Washington author Drew Pearson argues McCarthy era fear has receded in much of the country by 1962. He notes Montana professors were not fired amid subversion hunts and cites Nixon, Condon, and foreign policy shifts as proof of reduced witch-hunt pressure, while warning pockets of fear persist in California and Alabama.
A humorous piece notes Congress debates metric adoption in the United States and explains potential changes in everyday life. It contrasts British and American measures, cites millimeters and kilometers, and previews a future on New Math with playful units like blankets and linglings.
The voice of Dean Rusk is quoted as taking a serious view of West Berlin restrictions following North Korea's seizure of the Pueblo. The piece weighs cultural reactions, media coverage, and recurring wartime patterns, noting TV reporters and public attention amid ongoing political tensions.
NEA Washington correspondent outlines seven measures for South Vietnam and the United States to shift momentum in the war. These include elected village school boards, earlier election of prefectural governors, local draft boards, local tax use, expanded officer training, rapid land reform with fair pricing, and training the South Vietnamese army to assume more of the fighting. The plan emphasizes local control and grassroots empowerment as a catalyst for morale and self-government.
Russell Kirk argues against a Chicago suit seeking per pupil funding equalization nationwide. He contends central redistribution would abolish local control, worsen standards, and breed mediocrity, warning federal courts should reject the case and noting funding support from the Office of Economic Opportunity.
The Journal prints a reader letter criticizing Governor Rockefeller for personal attacks on former Vice President Nixon. The writer questions Republican unity, Romney’s role as a potential staging figure, and Rockefeller’s stance if Nixon is nominated. The piece asks whether Rockefeller will support the party ticket or oppose it.
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes publisher and editor names, office address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine, and contact numbers. It lists subscription rates payable in advance: one month 2.60 six months 15.50 one year 31.00. It notes Associated Press affiliation and postal classification.
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