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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1975
Page
4
In Kennebunkport the newly formed Police Commission met with three new members and elected a chairman and secretary in an executive session before the open meeting. The piece argues the session violated the state right to know law and urges clear written guidelines on public board conduct.
Political columnist Maryline White critiques rising costs in national and Maine state government. She highlights lawmakers salaries and allowances, expense accounts, and perks while urging frugality in Augusta and Washington. She notes Maine's legislative spending climbs from over 3 million to an estimated 5 million plus.
Secretary of State Kissinger has drafted an interim Arab Israeli settlement outline to be refined in a Geneva talks framework with Soviet participation. Israel would cede parts of Sinai including the Mitla and Giddi passes and Abu Rudeis oil fields, with Iranian guarantees to offset oil losses. Palestinian representation would be via the PLO in Geneva, and a broader peace remains distant while the U.S. and Soviet Union exchange concessions.
Paul Harvey discusses the modern art debate, noting mixed public reactions to surrealism and cubism. He cites Picasso as a controversial figure and includes an interview where Picasso portrays himself as a mere mountebank, contrasting artistry with popular taste.
A compact notice lists Alta W. Foster and B F C Whitehouse with life spans 1891 1971 and 1889 1972. Publisher W Paul Casavant and Managing Editor Charles C. Sutton are named along with Gladys M. Whitehouse as President and Treasurer.
A reader from Old Orchard Beach thanks The Journal for raising dog ownership issues and recounts the painful decision to put her dog to sleep after a neighbor’s loose dogs interfered with training. The letter shifts to broader views on crime, policing, and gun ownership, citing Maine politics and a Maine Law and Order Committee chairman.
A reader defends the four elected councilors against funding their legal fees. They urge holding the minority responsible for costs and praise the council for hiring a town manager. The writer dismisses critics and thanks Councilmen and J. Plante while noting the Letters policy requires signed submissions under 300 words.
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