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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1972
Page
1
A state primary and several statewide referendums loom as voters receive two ballots. The special ballot asks the direct initiative about the big box, while party members get a party ballot. Final wording and eligibility details determine how the referendums will be counted.
Nancy Chandler, Maine's new national committeewoman, cites two factors pushing women into party roles: a National Women's Leadership Conference resolution and Muskie's vow for a 50 percent women Maine delegation. She outlines area-specific efforts, while critics note electability affects women’s delegate chances and discuss whether a 50 percent quota is feasible or desirable.
Charles Sutton named city editor and assistant managing editor a newly created post Margaret Welch becomes first women's editor Sutton replaces Welch as city editor Kennebunk Bureau Chief Cecil Munson named Sutton successor Casavant cites reader demands and expansion including first sports department planning removal of front page ads June 30. Airline pilots across 64 nations plan 24 hour strike on June 19 to protest hijackings and urge UN action.
Biddeford Mayor Gilbert R Boucher declares support for Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith and her revenue sharing stance. He contrasts Smith with U S Representative Hathaway, notes Monks organization activity in Biddeford, and says Democrats will break tradition to back Smith. He emphasizes Smith’s attention to industry and local voters.
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