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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1972
Page
6
Editorial argues antiquated traffic ordinances, calls for professional traffic study, and urges stricter enforcement. It urges loading zones and eliminating constant street parking by merchants, noting street parking reduces shopper spaces and hurts downtown commerce. It favors coordinated city action and business cooperation.
Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in the North to honor Union dead from the Civil War and now honors all who died in wars. The piece stresses that living veterans continue paying homage and that the living should thank the dead who made freedom possible across homes, schools, and towns.
A reflective assessment recalls Ed Muskie as once the front runner with a strong 1968 memory but faltering under repeated missteps. Critics cite disqualifying incidents from Canucks remarks to tears on a New Hampshire snowbank and strategic misreads on Indochina and the Middle East. The piece notes a crowded field and hints Nixon’s grip on the White House.
Marion Gordon Banks of Saco urges city action over Burns school playground litter and derelict structures. She cites weathered tar, scattered plywood and planks, broken gates, few trash cans, and rising recreation costs while urging better leadership and citizen example.
Washington column details alleged Paraguayan drug networks linked to Stroessner regime figures including Generals Rodriguez Colman and Cabello and officials Montanaro Britez Gonzalez Quinonez Sapena Pastor. CIA memo and Nixon Connally musings frame heroin crossroads amid U.S. aid and passport abuses.
Personal column excerpt critiques liberal and conservative views on Nixon Kennedy Humphrey and McGovern. Notes reader confusion over why people idolize Kennedy or attack Nixon and jokes about political biases and vague global concerns. Mentions Japan Okinawa Egypt East Germany and a jab about warranties and prizes.
Brookings estimates show civilian outlays climbing from 47 percent to 66 percent of federal spending over a decade while social programs grow from 1.7 billion to about 110.6 billion. The Vietnam end offers little budget relief, with only about 3.5 billion in incremental costs largely absorbed by defense payrolls. Even with promises of reform, funding remains tied to higher taxes.
Washington columnist argues the Kennedy dynasty, especially Ted Kennedy, dominates McGovern’s campaign apparatus. The piece notes Kennedy influence aims to propel McGovern to California victory and open a path to the nomination, while Humphrey remains a political hurdle.
The Biddeford Sarl Journal lists staff and AP affiliation with publication at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005. It notes daily except Sunday printing and states contact numbers for business and editorial departments.
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