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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
4
The editorial notes the U S Postal Service faces competition and may make temporary rate increases permanent. It warns many users especially second and third class mail may switch to private carriers as costs rise. It argues expanding costs without service gains invites more competition and questions subsidy versus paying service goals.
Paul Harvey analyzes Archie Bunker as a symbol of the frightened American, arguing viewers identify with his standpatters behavior while critics claim the character fuels racism. He contrasts Archie's portrayal with real militant groups and notes how media often shields dissent.
A reader letters column questions the 1972 arms limitation pact. The writer argues the U S gains an American security setback with Soviet missile parity and calls for scrutiny of US concessions and potential bias in reporting. The piece cites John R. Rarick and The Remnant publication as sources.
Washington briefing notes warn of rapid Sino Soviet military buildup along a 5000 mile frontier. Nixon urges peacemaker role while Moscow fears Chinese rocket capabilities and Lop Nor tests. McGovern launches three pronged campaign focusing on defense taxes and welfare reform. Brezhnev and Mao appear robust in private talks.
Columnist jokes about readers ask for facts he cannot provide and confirms Eddie Fisher was last seen singing in Las Vegas. He laughs at unfounded rumors and ridicules persistent memory requests while advising readers to check libraries for scores and archives.
Washington analyst notes John Connally, if appointed secretary of State, would push foreign economic policy into State, expanding its powers beyond past decades and potentially sidelining Henry Kissinger. The piece outlines how a Connally-led State could rival Kissinger's influence and reshape interagency coordination amid the dollar policy debate.
President Nixon plans long term party strategy beyond his re election focusing on building a future Republican base on the urban East Coast, especially New York. He aims to detach Irish and Jewish voters from Democrats with targeted appeals while considering top White House posts for allies.
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