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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
4
Disturbing reports indicate flags and wreaths placed by six veterans' groups at area cemeteries were stolen. The items honored deceased veterans and community members call for their return and for residents to leave the flags alone.
Virginia Payette argues that press secretary Ron Ziegler faces justified criticism over credibility while noting he is a mouthpiece for senior officials. The piece discusses press room clashes, Ziegler's reassignment to communications, and broader White House upheaval amid Watergate fallout.
Justice Department field reports from Missouri criticize Kansas City Police Chief Clarence M. Kelley for handling of police brutality cases and for slow reforms. Reports urge more black officers, tougher citizen-complaint review, and intensified human relations training, while noting only seven percent of the force is black. Some praise Kelley for community outreach and crime-reduction tools, but say federal funding spurred any changes.
A columnist argues that sex sells scandals, comparing American and English politics. He notes Watergate’s dullness beside London sex scandals, recalls Quorum Club misreadings, and contrasts press framing with public appetite for money, power, and glamorous figures. He suggests Nixon’s resignation would be called early retirement.
Washington analysts warn that stronger China relations could diversify U S energy away from Middle East oil. Off shore Chinese reserves are cited as a future source for Japan and Europe, with potential U S technical and private investment involvement despite Beijing's caution.
Russell Kirk debates federal voucher plans to diversify schooling. Jencks restricts discrimination and income rules, Friedman offers a universal voucher. Alum Rock shows bureaucratic risk. New Hampshire voucher nears launch, opposed by HEW officials wary of feasibility studies. Kirk urges Nixon to let innovation proceed and questions bureaucratic hurdles.
The Biddeford Saco Journal names Alta W. Foster and B F C Whitehouse with dates 1891 1971 and 1889 1972 respectively. W Paw Casavant serves as publisher Charles C Sutton is managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse is president and treasurer. Business office and editorial numbers listed. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches nationwide.
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