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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues Flag Day honors the United States flag as more than fabric, a symbol of past, present, and future. It links Old Glory and Stars and Stripes to American history, sacrifice, and national aspirations, urging homage to the flag as a beacon for mankind.
Paul Harvey argues that violence stems from law disrespect and irrational individuals. He cites figures as Sirhan Sirhan and Lee Harvey Oswald, warns against more laws, and urges individual spiritual regeneration to restore the republic. He recalls dealing with threats and cites FBI director Hoover on rationalizing irrational acts. He says America must be born again in hearts, not laws.
Three Iowa doctors report in Lancet that maternal LSD use four times during pregnancy may cause severe limb deformities in a baby, including a shorter right leg and foot with three toes. They stress drugs pose rising risks and urge aware choices amid broader warnings against escapist living.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists publishing staff and contact numbers with pricing for subscriptions and notes Associated Press membership. It states rates payable in advance: one month 2.60 dollars six months 15.50 dollars and one year 31.00 dollars.
The article describes proposed devices to detect hidden weapons and prevent crime, including a briefcase sized detector for meetings, a smaller flashlight device, and an electric eye for car windows. It notes opposition by J. Edgar Hoover and political support from Rep Scheuer and Sen Kennedy, plus a push for broader research into crime causes.
Don Magee vents his frustration at social programs taxes and foreign aid in a satirical monologue. He mocks moon programs FHA housing costs and bureaucratic charges while bemoaning being left out of benefits and feeling squeezed by government policy. The piece also notes political figures LBJ and Hubert Humphrey with a jab at TV emergency messages and the politics of joy.
Washington reports note President Johnson seeks a two year extension of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act while liberal trade backers fear a rise in protectionist measures. Lawmakers debate quotas on textiles steel oil furs shoes dairy and meat with a broad Christmas tree bill proposed. Observers warn of higher prices and inflation as foreign responses may follow. significance centers on weakened leadership amid war unrest.
Editor notes a global tremor from France 1968 style upheaval. Student actions at the Sorbonne ignite factory walkouts and mass unrest, with Communist unions and leaders like Cohn-Bendit amid shifts that threaten Gaullism. Commentary warns of broader economic and political fallout for NATO and the Common Market.
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