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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1976
Page
4
The Army chose Belgiums Fabrique Nationale with a Belgian made gun over Maremont s M60 prompting criticism that Buy American rules were ignored risking local jobs. Proponents note potential delays until Fabrique Nationale signs the production contract and urge review of testing decisions.
A House Oceanography Subcommittee moved to back four U.S. mining consortia with military protection to claim vast ocean floor minerals. The plan faces global resistance from the Group of 77 led by Algeria Brazil India Peru and others seeking UN control and profits, risking tensions and boycotts.
Russell Baker argues the U S House creates a standards panel funded for covert operations echoing Nixon era plumbers. He notes leaks, Ellsberg, Schorr and CIA secrets, comparing congressional secrecy to executive overreach and warning it harms liberty.
Benoit Neveux of Biddeford Maine argues that brand name drugs pay premium markups through multiple manufacturers and distributors. He cites erythromycin pricing by Mylan and affiliates and claims no significant difference between generic and brand products due to FDA batch certification.
Obituary lines honor Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster and B F C Whitehouse with dates 1881–1963, 1891–1971, 1889–1972. W. Paul Casavant is listed as Publisher and Brian C. Thayer as Executive Editor. Gladys M. Whitehouse is president and treasurer. Volume 92 Number 76.
PAUL HARVEY laments illegal immigration in the United States, citing 8 million illegals, welfare and job competition, and weak enforcement. He quotes Leonard Chapman and MIT economist Michael Piore, noting phony documents, cheap labor, and corporate attitudes toward undocumented workers.
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