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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
4
The editorial notes that National Emblem will wave more on June 14 as Americans show patriotism amid recent turbulence. Displays reflect distaste for protesters or pride in freedoms, with unity behind democratic ideals as the goal.
Paul Harvey argues states overburdened by rising costs consider gambling legalization. He cites Las Vegas crime, government risk, and tax gaps, noting criminals persist despite legalization. He cites New York and Philadelphia cases and urges tax free winnings to starve crime and reduce illicit betting.
A Milton Ontario father and his 6 year old son faced a skunk in their home after a fresh paint job and new carpet. Local officials and pest control failed to help until the ASPCA trapped and released the animal in the woods. The incident inspires a call to act with compassion when others are troubled.
Citizens map out events amid a busy calendar of occasions including Be Kind to Animals Week and upcoming observances. The year’s planner lists 1 650 entries in a 68 page Chases Calendar of Events detailing diverse activities.
An idea to declare a National Nothing Day aims to honor diverse groups from April fools to X-ray technicians and Zambian children. The plan needs an events calendar listing and faces local chatter about beachside menus and general kudos or kicks. Public moods vary on keeping secrets, with no clear measure of sincerity.
Washington gossip centers on a subcommittee hold up of consumer legislation at Sen. McClellan’s urging. Ribicoff denies the report, confirming McClellan pressured him to refute the story. The piece details related fundraising ties among Washington figures and a FAA procurement controversy linked to Resalab.
The text notes a Kremlin dilemma over allowing Soviet Jews to emigrate to Israel or the United States. Brezhnev reportedly agreed to permit emigration to the United States after presidential prompting. Separate items mention an engineer Ladd on leave and veteran journalist Freidin's new book noting Yariv's awareness of Nasser's death.
Column outlines the idea of a joint House Senate research committee formed in 1946 with a $250 000 staff. notes its quarterly meetings in Rome Paris and sometimes Buenos Aires and hints at a recent emergency session about defense related research funding shortages.
Readers praise Leonard Levasseur for re election as York County commissioner and defend his work on disability, employment, and regional planning. Other letters urge support for local candidates and commend environmental efforts, planning commissions, and traffic leadership amid wartime public spending concerns.
Washington commentary argues polls distort electors with misread margins after California results. It notes an error could tilt outcome perceptions, harming candidate morale and funding while questioning media influence and public trust amid the McGovern Humphrey dynamic.
NEA National Observer tally shows McGovern climbing toward the 1,509 needed for nomination with about 1,378 votes already counted and momentum from June primaries. Humphrey slips to 405, Wallace holds third with 387 as McGovern gains across many states and counties.
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