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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
4
The piece applauds the police removal of about 500 protesters at Columbia University in New York City and urges punishment for those who seized five campus buildings. It argues students deserve a voice in curricula while insisting authorities must enforce rules and avoid campus upheaval nationwide.
The New Yorker April 20 article by Richard Harris exposes the gun lobby led by the NRA, detailing its influence on Congress, letters to lawmakers, and the chilling effect on legislation. It cites editorials from the Washington Post and Tucson’s Arizona Daily Star, and notes broader lobby power across oil, billboard, and tobacco groups.
Washington column assesses Robert F. Kennedy over a history of missteps from Bay of Pigs hesitations to Cold War tensions. It weighs his early dissent and McCarthy era tactics against a later civil liberties stance, calling voters to judge if his record will endure as president.
Washington columnist argues restricting presidents to one term could remove partisan influence and restore trust. He notes LBJ's voluntary exit a sign of above politics aims and suggests two terms invite cynicism and pressure. The piece links Johnson’s decision to broader calls for reform in U.S. leadership.
In Indiana Kennedy returns to blue collar neighborhoods in Hammond Mishawaka and Indianapolis to energize crowds. Aide says he targeted East 10th Street in Indianapolis and Hammond despite warnings that areas would be cool to him. Surging support in Lake County could push Kennedy beyond 50 percent and challenge Branigin and McCarthy.
In a hard edge analysis Russell Kirk argues Hanoi will not stop fighting while negotiations proceed. He notes American offensives, heavy casualties, and strategic puzzlements from Khe Sanh to the DMZ, urging strength in bargaining to curb Communist gains.
Professor Lee Farr of the University of Texas warns that three minutes of noise can trigger illnesses and anger, with noise pollution rising from traffic and industry. He notes many experts are seeking quieter buildings and methods, from soundproof facades to silent plumbing, to adapt to civilization’s noise.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription rates payable in advance include 2.60 for one month 15.50 for six months and 31.00 for one year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.
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