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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
4
Editorial argues against funding a mid-decade Census Bureau sample costing about 45 million to survey 1.5 percent of the population. It notes the focus on in depth social and economic data, states the survey would not be mandatory, and urges Congress not to approve the money given 1970 cost of 220 million.
Paul Harvey argues that Congress remains reluctant to override Nixon on spending and taxes. He notes Democrats clash over the budget and Vietnam cease fire politics while Nixon touts restraint. He cites a public shift toward fiscal prudence as voters recognize government funds come from taxpayers and some services are not worth cost.
Washington columnist Don MacLean argues that journalists overestimate policymakers. He urges a patient, fatherly approach toward government and repeatedly explains ideas in simpler terms to reduce hostility.
Washington notes warn that Nixon administration inaction worsened a global monetary crisis triggering bitter European reaction. CIA reports Brandt and Pompidou criticize U.S. policy, fearing a new wave of dollar-driven investments and a broader trade war. Kissinger conscripts for crisis study as shocks ripple through alliances.
Washington observers note the heavy party culture in U S diplomacy sustains a lavish routine. Critics argue it drains time, fuel, and money and reflects deeper flaws in NATO and Western alliance bureaucracy.
Letters to the editor recounts fifty nine bills paid with help from donors and alumni while noting remaining balances owed to St Louis Alumni Association for a seven man sled and baseball officials. Students and faculty plan events in March and April to raise funds and expand sports offerings including soccer field hockey softball girls track tennis and potentially ice hockey.
An 82 year old resident of Norwalk Conn leaves $200000 to the city in his will: $40000 in real estate and $160000 in cash and personal property. He notes Norwalk has been good to him and urges support for good government and upright candidates. He previously lived in furnished rooms before buying a house.
Wm. E. Foster and Alta W. Foster lead the Biddeford Saco Journal with B F C Whitehouse and W Paul Casavant as publishers and editors Gladys M Whitehouse serves as president and treasurer The paper operates at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with daily publication except Sunday Subscription rates are listed and the paper is a member of the Associated Press
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