This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1975
Page
6
An opinion piece marks Memorial Day by recalling the cost of war. It notes countless fallen soldiers from Vietnam Korea and other conflicts while stressing that every war demands sacrifices. The essay urges gratitude for the dead and warns that peace has a high price.
James B. Longley of Augusta voices grave concerns about two bills aimed at election law changes. He vetoed one measure delaying party change and weighs a third party petition rule. He urges LWV and newspaper editors to scrutinize proposed changes to protect voters and candidates and warns of eroding trust in government.
Editorial warns against appeasement with communists and lauds government leaders for vigilance. Cites confidence in U S resolve following the Cambodian incident and asserts communists seek to conquer the United States despite current setbacks. Emphasizes preparedness for future moves and continued resistance.
Editorial critique of a tough disciplinary code at Saco Middle School prompts a reader letter defending standards. Parents and educators argue clear rules guide behavior, back school staff, and link root causes to family dynamics while noting voluntary community help and mandatory schooling laws.
Washington merry go round shares smuggled torture tales from Chile Bolivia and Brazil detailing desaparecidos in Chile with 231 names and arrests by DINA the crackdown by Hugo Banzer in Bolivia and Brazil’s torture of a US missionary and colleagues with accounts of beatings hunger and electric shocks while embassies deny the charges and promise review of lists
James Reston argues President Ford chose Daniel Patrick Moynihan as ambassador to the United Nations to counter a rising coalition of Communist and developing nations. Moynihan's artful, combative style is seen as a strength for articulating U.S. defense of Western interests at the UN.
In April 1975 Boston sees fewer gun crimes with a firearm than a year earlier, as the Bartley Fox law takes effect. Police report fewer “kitchen bar” busts with guns and foresee deterrence from mandatory sentences, stricter licensing, and juvenile as well as serious-crime targeting. The measure requires a license to carry and forbids carrying without authorization, with one to five year terms and no plea bargaining.
The Biddeford-Saco Journal lists William E. Foster Alta W. Foster B F C Whitehouse NE and 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant as publishers and editors with Charles C Sutton and Gladys M Whitehouse in top roles.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.