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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues Dr. Spock acted to dramatize beliefs against the Vietnam War and draft law. It asserts his conviction was for breaking the law and that law enforcement preserves order, noting future judgment may honor or condemn his actions.
Inez Robb writes from Disneyland in Anaheim about its wonders and orderly crowds. She notes 44 792 guests on opening day, pristine grounds, friendly staff, and a transformative effect on visitors, comparing it to other national icons and even Khrushchev’s temper.
Washington outlook centers on President Johnson’s choice for the Federal Communications Commission. The pick could curb TV violence, as critics warn networks edit violence poorly and advertisers resist sponsorship of aggressive shows. Researchers cite sociology and military studies linking TV violence to harmful effects. Public action urges funding for a survey, boycotts of violent sponsorship, and support for nonviolent programming such as Kellogg’s Barbara Bunch Adventure Hour.
Washington column satirizes reporters considering a protest like students. We read imagined demands from copy editors, vending machine coffee, morgue seize, and policy tweaks. The piece lampoons newsroom hierarchies and political corruption with light sarcasm.
Washington report details fissures within North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh's southern invasion forces and Viet Cong. Public security letters in Haiphong invite tips on sabotage and counterrevolutionary talk while children are educated in counterrevolutionary resistance. Officer desertions rise as Viet Cong leadership thinning continues, yet North-South splits widen despite Tet deaths.
Editor JENKIN LLOYD JONES argues modern America needs an infallible birth record to curb runaway youths while urging parents to provide love, guiding wisdom, and shared experiences. He contrasts past runaway resilience with today’s tech‑driven pursuit of status, stressing family bonds, reading to children, and wider world exposure as essential for developing capable adults.
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