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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1973
Page
4
Editorial calls for strict limits on campaign contributions to prevent favors for donors amid Vesco and Nixon era cases. Notes dairy subsidies linked to large donor sums and urges simpler tax exemptions to boost small contributions and public trust.
The essay recalls how Sabotage affected Senator Muskie's 1972 presidential bid. It notes July 1970 Brunswick press conference and fund-raiser, Muskie's fatigue on the New Hampshire campaign, and shifting public perception from quiet pastor to energized national figure amid hostile activities.
Column humorously questions stock tips and broker hype as Virginia Payette jokes about being dubbed Miss Hot Prospect of 1973. She skewers fund pitches and promises of wealth while noting the constant mail from brokers offering investment opportunities. Continued on Page Five.
Washington records reveal Litton Industries faced a federal probe into underpaid customs duties on Singapore and Tijuana assembled equipment. Roy Ash denies knowledge, while Litton officials, including Robert Lurvey, have invoked the Fifth Amendment before a San Diego grand jury. Prosecutor Harry Steward faces criticism for delays amid political tension.
Columnist Don MacLean fires his entire staff amid an external probe into alleged theft of big stories. He announces a fired staff, names replacements, and vows no whitewash while joking about aside topics and public praise.
Washington reports say President Nixon announced an informal unpaid consulting role for John Connally after a Key Biscayne discussion. Connally reportedly agreed to be physically available for quiet private talks while remaining on his law firm and corporate boards, drawing criticism over conflicts of interest and watergate taint.
The piece reviews a book about Arthur Ford and his supposed mediumship, noting evidence of fakery alongside hints of genuine perception. It explains the author’s three elements of cartomancy: conscious deception, telepathy via audience cooperation, and rare insights into the future, with Ford’s use of Fletcher as a possible intermediary.
The clipping shows the Biddeford Saco Journal masthead with staff names Wm E Foster Alta Foster B and PF C Whitehouse W Paul Casavant publisher Charles Sutton Gladys Whitehouse and business offices. It lists addresses Biddeford Maine 04005 subscription rates and AP membership details.
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