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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1976
Page
4
The article argues that in a bicentennial year Americans should reflect on two centuries of progress and missteps, recognize pessimistic voices, and understand that change is inevitable. It emphasizes individual responsibility within a collective society and cautions against blaming society for personal problems as the next century unfolds.
Paul Harvey's essay honors fathers as lifelong workers or knights who endure childbirth fear and pride. It portrays fathers as loving harshly, chasing a better world for their children, facing weariness, and seeking meaning through work even after death.
Rep. John Fary of Illinois, ailing yet loyal to Chicago Mayor Daley, runs a Washington office with a skeleton staff and is accused of placing Daley loyalists on the public payroll. Aides Gloria Johnson, Mike Healy, and Raymond Anderzunas are linked to political work or private firms. Fary disputes the charge. Also noted are Agnew's contact with former aides after antisemitic remarks and a report that big firms monopolize solar patents and grants from federal agencies.
Readers praise fathers and urge political action. Linda Williamson Adams sends a Father’s Day tribute while Helene W. Duggay requests Mr. Carter become our starter to steer the nation, and another writer objects to hiring practices for a Portland police chief. The Journal notes letters should be signed with full address and under 300 words.
An opinion piece arguing Massachusetts wasted federal highway funds on safety projects that disrupt traffic and offer little safety benefit. Gov Dukakis reverses stance under job pressure, while author cites liberal grant rigidity and defense waste as broader flaws. The piece calls for leaders to resist entrenched programs and reallocate funds to real needs.
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