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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1972
Page
4
The editorial argues for a professional all volunteer Army, noting draft unpopularity and backtracking on reform. It cites higher pay, better living conditions, and relaxed grooming as aids, but emphasizes that morale hinges on the Army doing its job well with minimal fuss. The draft’s removal is framed as key to improving the Army’s image.
Paul Harvey argues pollution cleanup can be profitable across sectors. He cites Ford’s clash with EPA, depollution investments by papermakers and chemists, and waste-to-value cases from orange peels to animal feed additives. He notes costs offset by ongoing savings and revenue from recycled outputs.
An exhibit titled Touch and Listen at the Lighthouse Library and Museum in New York introduces blind visitors to poetry through sculpted heads of poets paired with audio readings. Hands trace facial features while recordings play, offering a rare tactile and aural access to contemporary verse, with visitors noting its novelty and impact.
A Nebraska proposal to provide college education for all residents would spread knowledge via cassettes and TV while risking higher taxes. Critics argue universal schooling may reduce campus life and erode funding sources, leaving taxpayers burdened if state costs rise.
Washington editorials detail McGovern winning key California seating rulings from Democratic chair Larry O'Brien after pressure from McGovern and Sen Abraham Ribicoff. The article notes party unity aims, O'Brien’s departure plans, and a Senate salary dispute over absentee pay for four candidates.
A Washington columnist argues for mining Haiphong as a step toward victory in Vietnam, criticizes prior administrations, and suggests the new approach could mark a turning point. The piece questions White House explanations and mocks political resistance while noting calls for clearer action and accountability.
Washington report compares North South Korea talks to Vietnam, noting shared Communist regimes, economic strains, and mutual desire for US troop withdrawal. Observers warn against rushed solutions while highlighting cautious paths to broader cooperation and possible informal arrangements.
William S. White argues the Miami Beach meeting purged old bosses and installed a coalition of the young pacifists and isolationists around George McGovern. He warns the struggle for party direction has begun, with unity unlikely and factions redefining what it means to be a Democrat.
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