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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1976
Page
4
Maine Democrats attack Gov. James B. Longley amid talks of a cash flow shortfall. Treasurer Rodney Scribner warns of a possible $20 million borrowing in October with about $400,000 interest, though June 30 revenues show a $6 million surplus and current policies prove effective. Critics urged patience until full figures are in.
A letter accuses the Biddeford Saco Journal of sensationalism and bias in its July coverage arguing the paper misleads Maine readers on nuclear power. It criticizes headlines, cites unnamed sources, and urges balanced reporting with evidence from agencies and labs.
A columnist rebuts Jack Anderson's July 6 column citing unsubstantiated claims about Nicaragua. The piece defends Somoza's government and US AID housing program, noting 11,400 dwellings built in 90 days for 60,000 homeless and 160,000 housed in Managua with 20,000 more planned, while addressing legal constraints on publishing details.
Washington sources recount a long battle within the Teamsters after Hoffa’s 1971 release, naming Detroit Local 299 and figures Frank Fitzsimmons Dave Johnson Roland McMaster and Roy Williams as key players. The piece alleges attempts to derail Hoffa culminated in bombings beatings and Johnson’s leadership struggles before Hoffa vanished.
In Ohio, after 1968 judicial reforms led by William O’Neill, trial courts are now overseen by the state Supreme Court. Backlogs in criminal and personal injury cases dropped dramatically, with Cleveland and Columbus seeing near elimination of old delays. Municipal courts also moved toward day-to-day currency, reducing reliance on drawn-out jury trials.
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