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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1973
Page
4
In Our Opinion readers are urged to recognize pet ownership as a major responsibility and expense. Untrained dogs threaten public safety and unspayed females attract large packs. forcing fenced enclosures is not the solution. Responsible ownership and training are essential.
Maine readers are urged to question party structure and inner workings. The article argues investigators and courts must sort sabotage and politics, while voters ponder who answers at party headquarters, party functions, and who can vote at caucuses. It laments missed warnings about Watergate era plots and calls for clarity on political finances and committee roles.
Virginia's Viewpoint columnist confesses to excess energy consumption revealing a 44 appliance total in the Payette home. He lists kitchen gadgets laundry room devices and entertainment electronics, noting rising electricity bills and potential impact on national fuel shortages.
Washington column reveals army recruiters in Wisconsin enlisted men previously rejected for the draft due to heart disease epilepsy psychiatric disorders missing fingers and other disqualifications. Wisconsin Selective Service Director Levine cites 75 cases since Dec 1 1972 and notes refresher courses may inflate pass rates. The Pentagon says such courses were outlawed and probes into potentially fraudulent practices will proceed.
In a satirical Washington column, Don Maclean mocks scientists who claim a new ice age may begin in 10,000 years and jokes about a federal agency, study committees, and even IBM solving the problem in weeks. He riffs on environment talks and Japan’s economic status, finishing with a jab at crime and inflation debates.
Nixon’s address, praised by some as a quest for truth, drew criticism for lacking candor and failing to name who directed 1968 and 1972 campaign decisions. Observers question whether his statements truly disclose responsibilities, while aides Ehrlichman and Haldeman appear spared from direct blame.
A white European-born professor, Dr. Filimon Kowtoniuk, faces dismissal at Virginia State College Petersburg after eight years of teaching Russian and German. Despite tenure and AAUP UPACO investigations finding injustice, the board of visitors fired him in July 1972 amid charges about his doctorate and amid political campus tensions.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm E Foster Alta W Foster B Whitehouse W Paul Casavant as publisher and staff, with Charles C Sutton as managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse as president and treasurer. It notes office numbers 283 3625 and 282 1535 and provides address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 and subscription rates. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and published daily except Sunday.
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