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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1972
Page
4
The column discusses the challenges and joys of modern fatherhood. It reflects on the duties of providing a home and guidance while acknowledging changing social standards and the pleasures of being a father. It also muses on boyhood and American identity.
Paul Harvey reports on a Miami AFL CIO convention where George Meany faced criticism from labor activists. He notes Meany's pay raise and confrontations with President Nixon, while observers say unions neither control workers nor ballots as elections shift.
Gilbert R. Boucher, mayor of Biddeford, writes to graduating class urging love for learning, condemning bad teaching, and calling graduates to become good teachers and solve school problems. He emphasizes focusing on solutions, not blame, and thanks the students as they prepare to impact the world.
A collection of letters from readers praising Barry J. Hobbins for the Democratic nomination from Saco and defending Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s record and influence. The pieces argue for engagement in democratic processes, highlight Smith’s experience, and recall local political concerns.
The Corvallis Oregon class chose Robert Skelton, 56, a 12 year veteran driver, to speak at graduation. His informal talk urged constructive solutions and adapting to change, drawing 11 000 students, parents and townspeople to a standing ovation. He urged graduates to seek wisdom in everyday people and avoid chasing all the answers.
Washington reports that the Secret Service maintains files on more than 400 organizations from Women’s Liberation to ethnic groups while noting many assailants act alone. Examples include the Gay Liberation Front, National Welfare Rights Organization, and groups like Quaker Action Group and SDS, with surveillance extending to demonstrations near the White House and notable unions.
Washington column argues against electing by looks, noting Nixon Kennedy McGovern and Humphrey trends. It jokes about beauty clubs for Nixon and compares Cadillac gifts and Lincoln as GOP symbols while mocking readers who value appearance in politics.
The piece reports that in 1972 states and the District of Columbia passed laws or rules binding delegates to follow primary results or allow binding by candidate pledge. It notes 1,225 of 3,016 delegates could be bound or morally bound, signaling a trend toward voter influence over convention choices.
A devotional line urges listening more closely to God speaking within us. It emphasizes inner dialogue and spiritual receptivity as a path to faithfulness.
A mixed coalition pushes to block McGovern at Miami Beach framing the effort as safeguarding the party. Proponents argue a confrontational, open convention is needed to test front-runner claims while critics label the move undemocratic.
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