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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1973
Page
4
An opinion piece argues that widespread TV food advertising, especially for sugary cereals and sodas, shapes preschoolers' view of nutrition. Dr Jean Mayer of Harvard cites about 5000 ads annually, linking excess sweetness with dental issues and poor dietary balance.
Virginia Payette argues that state budgets show surpluses while city programs face cuts. She cites Tax Foundation data projecting state and local revenues rising from 131 billion in 1970 to 329 billion in 1980 and questions why governors appear rich while mayors warn of fiscal crisis.
A 10 foot boa kept Valle Della Storta residents on edge for 36 hours as police and locals chased the reptile through weeds. Its keeper Peter Anamaa, 21, of the Ivory Coast, said the snake is harmless and only eats rabbits and rats during mating season. The animal slithered toward a door near its cage before Circus workers restrained it. The piece ends with a religious reflection urging steady daily contemplation.
The article reflects Brigitte Bardot describing men as beasts in a flippant remark. It contrasts her line with the idea that calling a man a chauvinist pig is a harsher label. It notes wives domesticate husbands who are quick to growl about issues.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm E Foster Alta Foster B F Whitehouse W Paul Casavant publisher Charles Sutton managing editor Gladys Whitehouse president and treasurer with business editorial offices and telephone numbers. It notes daily except Sunday publication from 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 and rates, Associated Press affiliation and advertising contacts.
Washington column notes John Connally's influence as treasury secretary helped law partners win bank charters in Texas and links to firms and associates. Spokesman denies flat fees, cites retainer. mentions Rayondville, Houston, and Dallas charters and ties to Strauss Myers Miller and Hall. Also references missing U.S. servicemen searches near Thailand.
Tribune column argues that returning prisoners of war face excessive debriefings and isolation. The author recalls personal experiences with military psychanalysts and calls for more common sense in military bureaucracy. He notes impatience of POWs and compares treatment to North Vietnamese practices.
Washington report warns that by 1975 automation will cut 800000 farm jobs from 1968 levels with migrant workers bearing the brunt. Evaluations show weak or absent retraining programs across California Florida Michigan New York Texas and Washington, leaving thousands at risk as nonagricultural opportunities remain limited.
Russell Kirk argues retirement need not mean idleness or despair. He cautions against death by own action ideas and urges staying active through service, work, or mentoring. He cites aging research and Moncrieff on renunciation, advocating purposeful, entangled living beyond active careers.
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