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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1968
Page
4
Editorial argues mothers deserve yearlong honor, praising motherhood’s faith, courage, and fortitude as shaping the republic. It contends Mother's Day symbolizes affection and esteem for women and calls for constant tribute beyond a single day.
In Sioux City Morningside residents organized a citizen patrol starting March 1 with 80 volunteers. They reported no burglaries in their area after four nights on duty and have continued nightly patrols for over two months. Police approved and crime dropped locally while Governor Hughes shifted to support citizen groups statewide.
Observers note Kennedy and McCarthy draw youth crowds while Nixon rides on a metaphorical Big Wheels convoy. Reagan seeks a free ride as Humphrey’s camp juggles backseat drivers with a Texas sombrero. Wallace promotes fixes as Wallace pledges efforts.
Since 1947 Mrs. William Whitridge has provided a rent free large room and bath for needy Johns Hopkins University students. Dozens of boarders including professors and editors from abroad write her grateful thanks, with stories of grammar coaching and speech help.
Washington column says Sen. Roman Hruska plans quick passage of a meat quota rider to lift hamburger costs 30 to 50 percent. The piece links a backroom pact among Western cattle and textile senators to trade votes and push tariffs while arguing against imported beef.
Governor Claude Kirk used a Florida State Society event in Washington to voice a stance against federal meddling, joking he will lead a march out of Washington. He urged future Floridians to return home for protection by local police and cited broader spending abroad.
NEA correspondent Ray Cromley argues for a mobile U S strategy to counter North Vietnamese Tet offensives. He urges rapid, hit and run Allied actions behind enemy lines, ambushes on Communist supply convoys, and quick movement to counter city raids with mobile forces.
Russell Kirk argues the U S birth rate is falling toward historic lows with 1910 30 births per 1000 adults dropping to about 17 9 per 1000 today He cites factors from economic burden to demographics and welfare state effects while noting fewer children and changing parental expectations.
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