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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1976
Page
5
Officials urge public involvement in crime prevention by mobilizing communities especially against youths under 20. Neighborhood alert efforts pairing neighbors to patrol improve safety, with Philadelphia recording 15 teen gang deaths last year, half the usual average, showing community actions can reduce crime when tried.
Jerry Fleurent of Granite Street Biddeford Maine commends editorial effort to gauge reader feeling and requests a sports calendar listing day week or upcoming events noting it would require more work but would be appreciated.
James K. McMahon of District 111 Kennebunk and Alfred Maine expresses opposition to an income tax increase and supports the governor's veto of the school funding bill. He cites higher property taxes and loss of local control as risks and notes constituents prefer no tax hike. He warns overriding votes may fuel further tax increases.
St Joseph School seventh graders urge city to renovate the old Central Theatre into a winter indoor activity hub. They argue a central youth center would steer youths away from trouble, provide indoor games and swimming, and keep amenities within Biddeford rather than Kennebunk Meadows.
Frances Taylor of Kennebunk reports SAD 71 enrollments from 1968 to 1975 show a drop from 2172 in 1970 to 2052 in 1975 while the district adds 352 employees. Kindergarten fell from 188 in 1967 to 113 in 1975.
The Journal welcomes signed letters with a street address and city or town. Limit around 300 words, preferably typed on one side. Views in letters are not necessarily endorsed by The Journal.
An undercover report by Hal Bernton documents harsh conditions on a Duda and Sons farm in Florida. Migrant laborers, paid pennies per pound, are heavy in debt to a controlling straw boss, endure poor housing, scarce health care, and constant exploitation amid a climate of fear and coercion.
James Reston argues the presidential primaries feature slogans over policy with candidates focused on power and personal attacks. He cites Walter Heller and Simon to critique government size and debt, noting the system favors endurance over policy depth and may push for reform.
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