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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1973
Page
4
The paper argues public power via a public power authority is inevitable and criticizes private utilities campaigns. It endorses the York County jail bond and supports state parks expansion while noting borrowing limits and a governor veto procedure amendments. An affirmative vote is welcomed.
Russell Baker surveys Congress noting the Senate and House as an upper and lower body in satirical, era-tinged critique. He portrays lawmakers as focused on re election and routine duties, while dismissing momentous decisions as distractions from bureaucratic grind.
Secret Nixon White House memos show Haldeman Magruder and colleagues plotted to harass media and influence coverage using the FCC, IRS, and DOJ. Plans included planting apologies, pressuring networks, and mobilizing public petitions to question objectivity while targeting Huntley and CBS.
Peking reporting notes rival factions around Mao and Chou En-lai as China eyes a post-Mao era. Analysts warn of a potential pro Soviet line if succession favors Moscow, with Chou as likely Number Two and concerns over a gerontocratic leadership.
Public Relations Committee thanks WIDE radio for National Education Week publicity and thanks Tim Angers and Thornton Academy for tape equipment. Letter also lauds Mayor Braley’s leadership in Saco, cites road and sidewalk improvements, tax cuts, and a conservations commission. It argues for Braley and Republican aldermen.
Theodore Bernstein discusses language quirks from babysitter to French meal terms. He notes babysitter became a standard word despite prepositional roots and explains the evolution of French meal names from petit dejeuner to dejeuner and soupe split into dinER. He traces soup derivation to the verb sip and mentions readers may gulp soup if they wish.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster B F. C. Whitehouse W. Paul Casavant publisher Charles C. Sutton editor Gladys M. Whitehouse president and treasurer in the business office and editorial department. It notes phone numbers 283 3625 and 282 1535, street address ll Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 and 04008 for post. Subscription rates are given as $3.00 monthly, $18.00 semiannually, and $36.00 yearly. The Associated Press rights and national reps Mathews Shannon Cukfen Inc. are listed.
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