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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1969

Page

4

Editorial Page In Our Opinion Students at college Prove to be square

Kalamazoo Valley Community College opened last fall and already faces petitions and demonstrations. A campus flyer argued that students should protest poor administration yet demonstrate appreciation for good leadership. Students circulated petitions thanking trustees and President Lake, and began a plaque fund amid a peaceful stand that yielded no nonnegotiable demands.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, Mich KVCC Board of Trustees Dale Lake

Foundations Do Not Pay Taxes Says Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey argues foundations avoid taxes and raise taxes on others. He cites Ford Foundation grants abroad and domestic aid, urging more homefront investments. He calls for using funds to improve hospitals, farming, scholarships, and pollution research instead of overseas spending.

Paul Harvey You William Bentons Britannica Shares To A ‘Benton Benton United States Ford Foundation

New Math Used To Cut University Funds, Voters Urged

The writer argues that new dropouts become taxpayers and that disenfranchised citizens apply a new math to reduce university appropriations. He warns that if voters refuse college funding, campuses may dwindle, leaving fewer targets for demonstrators to topple.

Moratorium Called on School Strikes Amid Tense Ties

The piece warns of insufficient funds and strained ties between town and gown as a moratorium on student, teacher, and voter strikes is urged to prevent further damage to schooling. It emphasizes the widening gap and potential shutdown of schools if inaction continues.

Fortas Kicking Controversy Splits Opinion In Nation

Washington column reviews attacks on Justice Abe Fortas amid public scrutiny of fees and ties to Nixon era figures. It cites Fortas defending Dorothy Bailey and Owen Latimore, notes past Interior Department work, and contrasts criticism with his earlier civil rights and national service. It also touches Nixon associates and patronage linked to the White House and ongoing praise for allies.

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Odd Ways to Security at the White House and More

Washington column notes security crowding at White House events, with Treasury officials and guards at a Jordan visit. It jokes about camera checks and a misread camera case, then riffs on Lafayette Park parking, Smithsonian delays, Winston ads, and a sidewalk poll by Rep. Ryan. It ends with evacuations for coconut souvenirs and fence-cutters on D C’s beltway.

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Little League selection sparks letters on nepotism and effort

In a reader exchange on Little League trials in Saco, a mother praises her son’s perseverance after not being chosen and urges alternatives like the Midget and Farm Leagues. A coach defends the process, notes limited spots, and argues nepotism is not the rule, pointing to non related players and ongoing coaching efforts.

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SDS Infiltration Tactics in Industry Revealed by Letter

Washington documents reveal SDS organizers plan to infiltrate industry by taking unskilled jobs in large plants and mass utilities. The Work-Ins Manual outlines targets like GM GE United Airlines Sears and Montgomery Ward and advises on background preparation and nonsubversive signatures while detailing timing dress and approach for first face-to-face interviews.

Ray Cromley NEA Washington Correspondent Washington France SDS Students For A Democratic Society Uni General Motors General Electric United Airlines Pennsy AR Arge Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Telephone Company Gas and Light Company Mass Utilities

Nixon Vietnam policy shows cautious hope for peace

Washington observers say President Nixon’s new proposals blend prior terms with a hopeful nod to negotiated settlement, yet he warns against any peace that would resemble a defeat. The White House stress remains on maintaining resolve, avoiding public retreat, and seeking home front unity while holding back substantial details.

William Washington Vietnam Nixon United States White House Pacific

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