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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1969
Page
5
The piece reflects on Mother's Day as a time to honor mothers whose sacrifice and devotion shape childhood happiness. It notes the simple rewards they seek, the effort to show appreciation, and the challenges mothers face in guiding adolescents while maintaining warmth and care.
The article analyzes how President Nixon’s push for forced school integration under HEW with Dr. James Allen’s appointment strains conservative and Southern Republican support. It notes declining Senate backing, growth of civil rights pressures, and the political risk of alienating middle-class and Republican factions while balancing foreign policy aims.
Washington column argues defense contractors curry Pentagon favor by hiring retired generals and admirals to win contracts and inflate costs. It highlights Lockheed's military staffing, escalator clauses, and alleged reports manipulation, naming executives and officers. The piece notes political ties, including Rep. L Mendel Rivers, and cites tax reform resistance amid taxpayer revolt.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers toured the Foreign Service Institute library with chief librarian Virginia Tavares. He shared a light joke about starting a law practice and ordering books by title, prompting a remark from a clerk about “100 red books and 150 blue ones.”
Washington reform plan faces criticism as Democrats debate realistic changes for 1972. Delegates and ticketing issues loom large. authors urge prioritizing a manageable nominating process to curb chaos and restore trust.
Paul Harvey reports on speed reading claims by Dr McBride and Jeanne Crandell a gifted 11 year old reading up to 70 000 words per minute with five week training for children and teens including a 16 year old mentally retarded girl and a 14 year old boy all showing dramatic gains while noting adults can improve with effort and practice the piece frames speed reading as aligning with brain operation and education trends through Culver Stockton College and Yearly Bride.
Agricultural scientists pursue square tomatoes and umbrella shaped peach trees to fit harvesting machinery. Research targets tougher skins and forms enabling automated picking, wind assisted orange picking, and motor driven limb shakes, promising greater fruit and vegetable abundance for needy populations.
An opinion note argues the modern woman rejects dependence on men, claiming she must carry the burden alone in a male dominated society. It critiques social norms and explores women’s independence and expectations.
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