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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
4
Editorial notes relief in the federal deficit for the year ending June 30 at 23 billion dollars and credits rising tax collections from a growing economy. It cautions that continued expansion could avert bigger deficits and that tax increases remain a last resort if deficits spiral.
Virginia Payette notes both parties chase the 25.7 million youths whose voting power could decide the next President. Polls show division among students with 36 percent Democrats and 21 percent Republicans, leaving 43 percent up for grabs while noncollege youth add nine million potential voters.
The letter column discusses Ted Kennedy and national politics, then reports Saco Mayor Berton K. Braley will relinquish his State Legislature ballot spot to avoid holding two jobs. It notes his strong local support, past election near-miss, and an analysis of Maine political mood affecting the November race.
Washington reports say Chinese Premier Chou En-lai rejected U S peacemaking intervention in Vietnam after six hours of talks with House leaders. He urged a political settlement, warned against U S troop withdrawal, and noted China’s stance on SALT and Korea, while stressing no troop deployment to Hanoi.
Washington reportage based on private Hanoi discussions shows North Vietnam betting on Nixon concessions before November 7. Leaders in Hanoi expect a Nixon Kissinger settlement with limited face saving gestures, targeting a October cave in while restocking caches and refitting units for possible September or October attacks.
DON MACLEAN reflects on The Washington Daily News folding into The Washington Evening Star and his 22 years with The News. He recalls starting as a copyboy, trying many jobs, later earning a column, and noting colleagues who wonPulitzer Prizes. He bids farewell with nostalgia for a paper that shaped his career.
Russell Kirk argues against expanding driver education in schools. He warns that rote safety drills may dull moral awareness and suggests focusing on humane literature and ethical studies to build conscience. He mocks state officials for promoting broad safety indoctrination.
The Needle of Boise Idaho pursues biodegradable plastic containers meant to disintegrate after disposal on farmland. The idea envisions bugs consuming discarded cans and bottles, a concept framed as an anti littering science.
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