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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
4
Six area banks commit to finance a 20,000 square foot speculative shell in Biddeford Industrial Park. The project aims to fill a long felt need and build a secure, profitable investment. Groundwork was laid by the Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission and the Industrial Expansion Committee of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce.
Paul Harvey argues that long costly wars in Korea and Vietnam failed to deliver victory or freedom. He cites South Korea under Park Chung-hee as a military dictatorship propped by U.S. aid, with censored media and limited freedoms. He urges avoiding further support for dictatorships and advocates withdrawal from Vietnam. He notes the paradox of defending stability while sacrificing American lives.
A letter condemns Professor Coursen Jr. of Brunswick as an envious elitist and accuses him of ignoring U S treaty ties and Viet Cong aggression. Another writer supports Rep Louis Jalbert urging state live within means and tax restraint. A Biddeford reader calls for tax form reform and simpler 1040 forms, urging positive government action.
Washington reports the Medical Information Bureau stores health records on about 11 million people in Boston. Some 760 member companies access the data to screen applicants, potentially denying coverage or raising premiums. The bureau maintains a central file with 1.5 million impairment records and processes about 89,000 inquiries daily, raising antitrust scrutiny as hearings loom.
Government and private studies agree crime cannot be curbed until illegal gambling and heroin are controlled. Illicit gambling funds syndicates with about 20 billion dollars annually, financing loansharking, prostitution and theft, while heroin use fuels a large share of criminal court cases. A concentrated, moon-landing like research push costing around 50 billion over ten years could break these trades, saving many billions in public and private costs.
Harold Coffin of Seaside California wins a baseball game when his hit rolls to center and caroms into a gopher hole. Experts joke the play blends baseball and golf with questions over scoring. Conservationists add long-toothed gophers to endangered list as the moral echoes in political quips.
A reader argues local papers should give equal coverage to all candidates for state representative in Kennebunk where three Republicans contend. The letter cites names Wayne Goodrich Myra Sparkowich and James K McMahon urging balanced reporting and broader public discourse.
In Washington a Canadian vendor sells 5000 pane mounted fur bearing fish to Americans, claiming fake status. The piece questions real vs fake and cites California Fish & Game inquiries, notes a real fur fish seen with Dr. Whipsnade items, and lists unrelated oddities from the expedition.
Washington views warn that Vietnam war exit could risk troops and gains. The piece argues bombing remains vital to prevent collapse and save South Vietnam, notes Stennis caution and public poll backing Nixon.
A mountain peak in the Antarctic bears the name Stella in honor of Stella Peel of Whoriton and her explorer husband Dennis Ar dus. The tribute highlights marriage’s sacred role and the couple’s shared life, urging couples to honor the covenant and focus on procreation and partnership under divine guidance.
Biddeford Lace Journal notes subscription prices and payment terms. Rates shown include one month three dollars six months eighteen dollars and one year thirty six dollars with advance payment required. Name of publisher and editors listed along with contact numbers.
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