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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1975
Page
6
The Maine Milk Commission grapples with packaging costs and price controls as hearings discussed lowering milk prices by switching from plastic to paper containers. Supporters urge a 14 cent per gallon saving, arguing benefits for consumers and farmers amid plastic dump concerns and rising container costs.
A reader argues the recall provision in the town charter was legal and cites election totals showing a larger majority for recall petitions than the 834, 722, 702, and 673 votes for the four councilors. He questions why the majority should pay legal costs for ongoing battles and mentions Rita Belair.
Richard Spitz of Fortune's Rocks requests the Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries to survey Biddeford Pool clam flats. He urges a current water and clam count after Saco River Corridor zoning and asks if findings could support reopening for commercial clam digging under commission standards for a set period.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports CIA plotted to kill Cuba's Fidel Castro in the early 1960s after Bay of Pigs efforts. John Roselli led assassination teams with CIA contacts William Harvey and James O'Connell, using poison capsules and later rifles and explosives. Despite multiple attempts, Castro survived and the project raised questions about Kennedy and Robert Kennedy's roles and the Warren Commission findings.
Anthony Lewis argues Congress should reject Ford Administration pressure for more arms aid to Cambodia. He cites no legal commitment, questions Lon Nol’s viability, and warns further aid prolongs the war. He urges humanitarian focus on food and medicine and an orderly power transfer, challenging Congress to act with courage.
Washington scene analyzes CBS paying H R Haldeman as a $25 000 hour interview. It questions whether paid TV appearances threaten news integrity, warns of commercialization eroding trust, and contrasts American practice with British norms while noting CBS policy against paying for news.
The Biddeford Saco Journal notes staff and leadership details listing Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster B F C. Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W. Paul Casavant Publisher Charles C. Sutton Managing Editor Gladys M. Whitehouse President and Treasurer
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