Editorial Page Skepticism Over City Hall Inquiry
In Our Opinion, suspicion lingers in Biddeford city hall as questions remain about the attorney general inquiry into municipal purchasing. The City Solicitor declined to reveal findings as personal, raising taxpaying public concern and demanding clear, public explanations to clear the air and end the innuendos haunting city officials.
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Biddeford
Marcel Viger
Viger
Kennedy
Women progress but face long path to equality
Paul Harvey argues women have advanced since suffrage but still suffer discrimination in pay and opportunities. He cites the 19th Amendment, civil rights laws, and EEOC limits, noting Russia’s laws differ. A Russian spokeswoman states women must keep fighting for equal consideration, while American women see gradual progress with much work ahead.
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India
Ceylon
Israel
United States
Nemantinnen
Congress
McEed
Equal Ens Opty Commission
EEOC
Russia
Nina Orlova
Inseeinoscow
Kennedy debate on accident fuels whitewash suspicions
A reader argues Sen. Kennedy avoided questions about the cottage accident and submarine car episode, alleging political pressure shields him from accountability. The letter accuses him of selfish aftermath choices, evasive TV narration, and questions why six girls and six men were present, implying politics influenced the tragedy.
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Journal
Sen. Kennedy
Kennedy
United States
Edgartown
Nixon Moon Trip Publicity Clash With NASA Recalls
Washington observers say Nixon aides led a bold PR gamble to align the presidency with the moon mission despite NASA caution. Haldeman Ziegler and Chapin pressed for coverage while NASA warned against overreach, and Nixon sought to narrate the moon walk by phone. The dispute cooled after NASA pushback and a limited call.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Nixon
White House
mid-Pacific
Bob Haldeman
J. Walter Thompson
Madison Avenue
Ron Ziegler
Dwight Chapin
NASA
Armstrong
Aldrin
Moon
Theacific
Great Rotten Joke Contest prompts readers to send gags
London columnist Don Maclean mocks a rival contest run by Michael Watts awarding cash prizes for bad jokes. He launches his own no prize Great Rotten Joke Contest inviting readers to submit gags for possible later exposure. The column includes several example jokes and satirical attacks on current events and public figures.
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Don Maclean
London
Sunday Xpress
Michael Watts
Watts
Dges
Corn
Fleet Street
England
Kennedy’s accident dims Kennedy political path in wake
Washington observers say Edward M Kennedy faces a dimmed presidential future and reduced Senate influence after July accident and drowning death connected to his car. Critics point to delayed help and incomplete initial statements as core damages. Some warn the incident could alter his self view and parties future leadership dynamics.
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NEA
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Senate
Democratic Party
McCarthy Opens 1972 Bid in Democratic Race
Washington reports Eugene McCarthy signals a 1972 bid by reaffirming he will not seek Minnesota reelection. The move positions him as Kennedy’s challenger and reshapes the race, while Humphrey’s path may be affected and McCarthy edges toward a broader public platform.
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Kennedy
Washington
Edward Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson
Massachusetts
Senate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Democratic Party
Humphrey
President Johnson
Robert Kennedy
Anti Johnson
Nana
Iple
Democratic
Sen
Russell Long
Louisiana
Nevetheless
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Gale McGee
Wyoming
Gene McCarthy
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Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
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