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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
4
A safety expert contends only 25 percent of drivers are qualified. He argues many lack instruction or instinct, and even skilled drivers face risks. The piece urges motorists to ensure vehicles are well maintained and to guard against road and weather hazards to reduce auto deaths.
The article outlines rising back pain cases, with millions seeking treatment across Case Western Reserve and University programs. It notes evolving therapies from nerve stimulation to enzyme injections, debates psychosomatic roots, and highlights lifestyle causes from sedentary work to poor posture.
John R Boldue of Biddeford objects to deporting a Canadian youth for wearing the American flag on pants. He defends the district court’s decision freeing the youth and urges respect for all flags, condemning flag desecration and calling for stricter penalties. He cites calls to deport and compares to harsher regimes while urging courtesy toward foreign flags.
A national medical and demographic analysis warns birth rates are at historic lows and may reach zero growth. Experts note shifting attitudes toward parenthood with ecologically minded adults and younger generations signaling acceptance of lower family sizes.
Washington hints that Le Duc Tho may resume talks with Henry Kissinger as Hanoi shows signs of hesitating at the bargaining table. Intercepts reveal a split in Hanoi with doves favoring negotiation and hawks wanting to go it alone, while Moscow and Beijing show shifting positions and U.S. polling trends favor Nixon.
The columnist criticizes so called experts and U S policy on Vietnam. He argues officials misread Asia and that bombing strategies failed. He asserts North Vietnam would yield if Hanoi released prisoners and emphasizes U S withdrawal.
In 1972 the Democratic governors face mixed influence as Muskie falters and McGovern rises. Some aides blame governors for weak grass roots and poor organization, while others note their past clout and limited power to stop or start campaigns. The Houston governors conference highlights shifting perceptions of their impact.
Washington analysis argues George Wallace wields decisive influence over the Democratic nomination and November election. It contrasts Wallace with McGovern and likens Shirley Chisholm to him, noting party pressure to appease Wallace without losing word accuracy in campaign rhetoric.
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