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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
4
The editorial argues panic over oil supply is unfounded and urges intelligent planning. It dismisses unlikely Arab unity and embargo scenarios while urging rationing and accelerated development of alternative energy sources, noting realists are already pursuing risk reduction.
Paul Harvey reports on Sen. Tom McIntyre warning of a government paperwork avalanche. He cites 2 billion annual forms, 4.5 million extra cubic feet of storage, and $18 billion in printing costs. He urges Congress to base new laws on necessity, hold IRS accountable, audit Social Security annually, and reform the OMB.
A Maine letter to the Journal lauds legislators for killing a bill that would weaken the state law barring vivisection in public schools. It cites Rep. Peter Kyros as a co sponsor and credits Rep. Elmont Tyndale and Sen. Bennett Katz for leading the fight, praising lawmakers for humane values.
Investigators tracing Watergate focus on deposed White House aide H R Haldeman as the hub of the scandal. They note his tight control over aides, a $350000 cash fund, and that major campaign decisions and directives flowed through him from behind the scenes.
Washington observers critique the expansion of federal authority under Nixon and court rulings. Alexander Bickel labels Congress "the hope of the past" while warning that the presidency and Supreme Court push national power via the commerce clause. He urges restraint to curb centralized government.
A humorous column mocks graduation speeches and shifting demands in science fields, noting engineers may become lifeguards, environmentalists rise then later microbiologists are needed, and global issues stretch across time zones. The piece features satirical asides about politics, history, and pop culture.
The Biddeford and Lace Journal lists Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster B F C Whitehouse and W. Paul Casavant as publishers with Charles C. Sutton as managing editor Gladys M. Whitehouse serves as president and treasurer. The paper operates from 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 and is a member of the Associated Press.
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