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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1972
Page
5
The column laments complacency in both parties ahead of the Tuesday election. It cites Democratic and Republican missteps, notes Nixon era optimism on Vietnam, and highlights Biddeford's local disillusionment after Muskie’s fall. Activists warn the party and candidates risk downfall if mobilization falters.
The writer laments shoddy car design and weak home construction in Detroit. They rail against rattles and crinkles in cars, faulty plumbing in split level homes, and wiring problems that misconnect callers globally. The piece questions the quality of various “experts” and jokes about term paper whiz kids.
Members of the American Association of University Women held their October meeting at Mrs. William Kang’s home in Saco. President Mrs. Bradley Leach conducted the business meeting and welcomed new members. A report on the Orono workshop was given and Robert Moody with Mrs. Lorraine Ketchum and Mrs. Alice Bourque outlined Home Management Program work.
City of Saco sponsors Adult Basic Education using slides for the talk. Members were reminded of the upcoming election and the school issue referendum. The next meeting is set for Nov 27 at Mrs Jon Nathanson’s home in Saco.
Ogunquit’s Open Door Two-To-Four Club meets in the vestry of Ogunquit United Methodist Church on Shore Road. Members wear costumes for a Halloween party and birthday cake honors October birthdays. The church Women’s Society buys a new piano and donates the old one to the club. An Oct. 27 York visit is planned with game prizes. Next meeting Nov 14 will feature Holy Land pictures by Rev. H Everett Wishwell.
Classifieds from a local newspaper advertise opportunities and notices. Readers are invited to browse available listings for jobs services and housing and respond to suitable postings through the newspaper or given contact details.
Maine officials prepare special ballots to enfranchise college students in the presidential election. Deputy Secretary of State Peter M. Damborg says registrars should list out of state students on a separate voting list despite residency rules to avoid disenfranchisement. The move followed federal court guidance and could cause mass confusion for election officials handling large student turnout.
The Committee for the Re-Election of the President released a list showing thirteen wealthy donors led by W. Clement Stone contributed 3.5 million dollars to Nixon’s re election from January 1 1971 to March 9 1972, totaling 5 million from 282 donors before new law required disclosure. The report highlights Stone’s stated donations and notes others including Richard M. Scaife and Arthur K. Watson.
Secretary of State Joseph T. Edgar said any local election official ignoring the state's guidance on student registration risks court action brought by students.
In Los Angeles AP reports the Pentagon Papers defense has filed its final brief with the Supreme Court over a wiretap dispute. A ruling is expected in coming weeks as the Ellsberg and Russo trial remains postponed pending the high court decision. Attorney Leonard Weinglass said the defense papers were filed Tuesday.
Defense filed its first appeal last August seeking a hearing. The Justice Department replied on October 13, the filing deadline. Ellsberg aged 41 and Russo aged 35 face espionage conspiracy and theft charges over leaked secret papers on the war's origins. Trial halted last August after jurors were sworn. prosecutors disclosed overheard defense-team remarks from a wiretap but did not specify the overheard content.
Local want ads feature quiet notices across services and sales. Listings include items for sale jobs and services with concise details and contact names or numbers where readable. Readers scan for bargains and opportunities in this small town section.
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