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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
5
Editorial contrasts views of summer citing Thomson and Longfellow. Argues summer brings warmth, leisure, and freedom despite heat, urging a relaxed pace and less focus on politics and Vietnam. Notes the season opens doors winter hides and celebrates its beauty.
Paul Harvey alleges Students for a Democratic Society aims to infiltrate U S industry this summer. He cites planned recruitment at General Electric General Motors Penn Central United Airlines and other plants to provoke worker unrest. He warns coworkers to be vigilant about subtle disrupters who cloak opposition to Vietnam and racism with nonviolent acts before turning to violence.
Harold Coffin notes driving through the countryside no longer offers nature but a smoggy scene. The piece argues vacation trips revive suburban renewal and promotes locally made souvenirs from Japan, while critiquing tourist towns and suggesting New York as a place to live rather than visit.
WHO researchers in Brazil tested mixing the anti parasite drug with common table salt to improve acceptance. After six weeks of treatment, most adults studied were free of parasites. The article notes blending the medicine with a familiar taste aids compliance and cites a proverb and a prayer. It also mentions overstuffed closets and self-perception remarks.
Washington intelligence notes raise the possibility of war between Soviet Russia and China. The US report cites border clashes along the 4500 mile frontier and Moscow's massing of forces near China. It describes propaganda confrontations and diplomatic warnings to Western states about relations with Beijing.
Maclean shares offbeat FBI items from a visiting minister misquoting prayer to convicts to a tire thief turned tire-chase survivor, a parking fiasco by an elderly driver, and a California bureau scare involving a barking dog and a plaster plunge in the attic.
Washington reports Puerto Rico expands industrial base with $370.2 million investment in 10 months, aiming above $400 million and about 38,800 jobs. Major new plants in glass, petrochemicals, and electronics reduce risk of exits, with tax‑free periods for sites. Governor Ferre seeks tourism growth to $1 billion yearly, beyond industry gains.
Washington columnist William White argues the Nixon administration risks losing credibility with South Vietnam, fearing peace pressures at home and urging decisive American resolve. He notes Thieu's appeal to South Korea and Rogers's Asian tour as signals that concessions will not secure a genuine peace. The piece emphasizes hard truths of war aims and warns against gradual concessions that undermine the will to win a decent peace.
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