Editorial Page Views Supreme Court and Maine Politics
The editorial compares the Nixon era Supreme Court’s cautious, mixed rulings with liberal Warren-era protections, noting bans on the death penalty and limits on government surveillance among cautious decisions. It also argues for a ten year Maine residency to hold governor and endorses September primaries to shorten campaign arcs and improve voter focus.
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Paul Harvey on Russians and U S Law Causes of Change
Paul Harvey argues Russians behave better than Americans and notes shifts toward enforcement law in the United States. He cites Supreme Court limits on juries and reflects on policing, courts, and social reform amid Nixon era observations.
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Ecologists take charge as cars face smog recalls
The piece notes that if automakers fail to reduce emissions, hippies may resist new cars. It cites a 1973 model recalled before sale for emissions and suggests buyers may trade in last year’s models. It jokes about renaming the Edsel Ford to Ralph Nader.
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James F. Davis
Biddeford High
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Davis
Biddeford
Ralph Nader
Tax refunds from auto makers still unpaid and delayed
Tens of thousands of car buyers wait for the promised 300 refund under the postwar tax law. GM Chrysler Ford and American Motors face criticism for delays with customers like Sydney Kronish of North Miami Beach still awaiting six months after purchase. Ralph Nader cites complaints as lawmakers weigh no fault proposals.
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Mac's World Advice for McGovern
Washington columnist compares George McGovern to Barry Goldwater urging bold extremism rhetoric. He imagines a campaign poster with an H bomb and mocks media wariness while noting Iran buying SSTs and odd humor about an ark in Greenwich Village.
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Don Maclean
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Barry Goldwater
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McGovern Loses Ground After California Delegates Cut
Washington observers report Sen. George McGovern's bid weakened as the convention credentials panel overturned 151 California delegates, dropping his total to 120 from that state. Humphrey rises to 566, Wallace to 400, Muskie 210, with a path to Miami Beach still uncertain amid Republican Nixon fears.
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Miami Beach test for Democratic shift toward new politics
Washington observer notes TV shapes the Miami Beach convention with a clash between old party stalwarts and rising "new" politicians led by George McGovern. The piece predicts a platform distancing foreign policy leaders and debates over abortion and same sex marriage, while many House members resist the reform drive.
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