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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1975
Page
4
The piece argues for open warnings about dangers in a resort town, citing Jaws as a cautionary tale. It contends that concealing threats from the public harms more lives than timely notices, urging transparency on threats from sharks to crime.
George F. Will argues that federal rules on gender equity could reshape college football finances. He cites HEW and NCAA doubts, noting that most athletic budgets rely on football revenues to fund other programs. He uses Arkansas as a cautionary example and suggests public sentiment backs football led spending.
A compact collection of aphorisms and quotations from Oscar Wilde Oliver Wendell Holmes H L Mencken Jim Bishop Robert Lynd Carl Sandburg Mark Twain H L Mencken and William Penn. The lines cover money lies happiness drinking writing criticism crime poverty and temperament with concise proverbial wisdom.
Wm. E. Foster 1881 to 1963 and Alta W. Foster along with B. F. C. Whitehouse 1891 to 1971 and 1889 to 1972 are listed. W. Paul Casavant serves as Publisher with Charles C. Sutton as Managing Editor and Gladys M. Whitehouse as President and Treasurer.
Washington notes reveal President Ford plans to veto a bill creating a Consumer Protection Agency despite Senate approval. He cites a $60 million three year cost and says existing consumer advice suffices. Rep. Horton pleads for reconsideration. Ford remains firm against new programs.
Opinion by Anthony Lewis critiques White House denials by Ron Nessen and Kissinger regarding Nixon’s 1973 secret commitments to Saigon. It argues deception harms democracy, cites a proposal by Heberling and Etzioni for a felony false statements law with a permanent prosecutor to enforce truth before Congress.
Milestone Foundation Inc thanks Old Orchard Beach Chief Richard Lamb and the Rescue Unit led by Robert Boynton for rapid responses that save lives in medical emergencies. From 6/30/1974 to 7/1/1975 the organization provided counseling and care to over 800 people facing alcoholism, seeking broader community participation in York County.
A Maine response to a CBS 60 Minutes segment on Massachusetts welfare care argues Maine differs. Governor Longley’s Health and Welfare Commissioner David Smith says about 20 percent seek public assistance, but only 10 percent of hospital income comes from welfare. Maine champions Peer Review and certifies Medicare and Medicaid elective surgery as necessary.
The Fresh Air Children from New York will arrive in Kennebunk next Thursday July 24 at about 4 30 p m. A record 80 children will be hosted in York County this year with host families facing excitement fear and anticipation as they welcome their guests. Longtime participants describe shared growth and memories created during the two week visits and the annual Mothers Banquet at Russell Acres. Jane Holbrook Kennebunk
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