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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
4
Editorial argues the Johnson administration must cut federal expenditures to curb a rising deficit. It notes fiscal 1968 deficits near 25 billion dollars, ranking fourth largest in U.S. history, with 1969 projections and inflation as the looming threat.
Paul Harvey argues oceans hold vast unseen wealth and opportunities. Offshore oil, phosphates, food, and water could redefine industry. Projects include deep sea trials with Jacques Piccard, and U S efforts on ocean bottom for mining and missile launch sites. The future is down and global exploration accelerates.
President Johnson reported to his cabinet on his Central American trip including talks with Honduran and Salvadoran leaders intended to ease their border dispute. The session included a Churchill anecdote about a Prohibitionist visitor and a push to dispatch farm housing and other advisers to the region. Separately, a note recalls Chief Justice Earl Warren and a 1902 resignation precedent set by Theodore Roosevelt with Horace Gray. The piece also covers a House committee sprint to push a highway truck weight and width increase, facing limited debate and mixed votes.
Washington columnist Don MacLean riffs on a Senate move to permit wearing postal uniforms in dramatic productions while barring impersonation. He mocks the idea, notes possible jail terms and fines, and predicts a lighthearted TV mailman hero rather than heroic postal fiction amid broader political chuckles and pop culture jabs.
Washington correspondent relays a view that children and young adults miss true self reliance when sheltered from struggle. The piece argues experience, failures, and rough knocks build confidence and responsibility, citing Mao Tse tung to contrast youth of Red China with ease of modern upbringing.
Wayne Hanley recalls trying to rear a wild baby rabbit and learning humans are poor foster parents for young mammals. He cites risks of pneumonia, loss of natural wariness, potential pest behavior, and starvation from incorrect food. Maine Audubon publishes a guide on proper hand-rearing avoidance and safer wildlife handling.
A six year shoplifting spree at Selfridge's led to about 800 items valued at 6521 dollars seized by police, including 38 hand bags 52 ties 46 bedsheets and 120 yards of cloth. The judge fined the thief 1120 dollars and condemned greed as a debasing vice citing scripture and urging charity.
Politicians discuss making 18 the voting age arguing if youths can protest they can vote. Critics note college upheaval shows teens seek power beyond ballots while elders manage City Hall. The piece questions readiness of youth voters and age-based compromise.
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