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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1975
Page
4
The Journal reverses stance on Maine drinking age from 21 to 20 citing more teen alcohol use and accidents since the 18 to 21 change. It notes older teens may supply liquor to younger peers and cites a Saco junior high warning as evidence.
Analysis shows the bill largely reduces taxes for low income groups through rebates and earned income credits while offering smaller cuts for middle and upper incomes. It notes criticism from conservatives and questions about child care deductions and welfare effects, citing the welfare offset rule and overall distribution.
Quotes note difficulty in finding public servants free of conflicts as a commentary on governance. Acknowledges three groups in society: doers, observers, and wonderers, reflecting on civic participation and accountability.
The entry lists Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 and Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 plus 1889 1972 W. Paul Casavant, with Charles C. Sutton as Publisher and Gladys M. Whitehouse as President and Treasurer.
Washington memo details Ambassador Turner B. Shelton's lavish residence and alleged missteps after Managua's 1972 earthquake. The Navy of criticism notes staff being housed on the lawn and prefabricated housing delays while State Department officials propose alternatives.
Baghdad reports Saddam Hussein consolidates power after a bilateral Iran accord halting Kurdish support from Barzani. Tehran grants asylum to rebels while Iraq offers Kurdish autonomy rights. The regime aims to stamp out Kurdish unrest to secure oil-driven development amid regional tensions.
George F. Will argues that Portugal’s post coup regime leans toward a Supreme Revolutionary Council influenced by the Communist Party. He cites nationalizations and election controls, notes Cunhal’s Prague tenure, and warns of Soviet-backed leftist power disrupting Portuguese democracy.
The Journal states letters must be signed with a street address and city and should not exceed 300 words. Preferably, letters are typed on one side of the paper and express free opinions, though views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The Journal.
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