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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1972
Page
4
The editorial argues the SST question may come too late for the US to stay dominant in world aircraft production as other governments subsidize their own industry. It notes US share around 84 percent with $450 million in planes shipped this year, while Concorde makers and others push for a larger market share through subsidies.
Paul Harvey notes rapid social change with blacks gaining visibility in media and women moving from subservience to authority. He cites FCC chairman quotes, a large Labor Department study on working women, 18 percent of managerial jobs held by women, pay gains up to 2000 dollars, and increasing numbers of women in technical and managerial positions including Detroit GM. He warns about remaining gaps in equality and urges adaptation to changing norms.
The editor thanks Mrs. Raymond Hebert for her letter backing Explorer Post 399 in York County. Post founder Robert Etzler and associate advisors praise parent involvement to sustain the coed Boy Scouts of America Explorers unit organized in February 1972. Weekly meetings are at City Theater Thursdays 7 to 9 PM, with members nearly Red Cross certified.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson contrasts Nixon and McGovern with their public personas. He portrays Nixon as warm and charitable, recounting early acts of personal aid, while noting McGovern's consistent principles and empathy especially during Eagleton story developments.
Columnist argues crime and government overreach threaten liberties for security. He contends guilt and innocence balance is broken by court decisions and calls for some constitutional compromises to curb Mafia, guns, and drugs amid calls for stronger law and order.
Washington correspondent recalls a Nixon motorcade with crowds, film crews, and a wreath ceremony. A White House aide relays the scene as press buses trail the president and Mrs. Nixon, amid mixed chants and cheers. Estimated crowds reach over 340 thousand by day’s end as time slips behind schedule.
Babson's Reports notes 1971 gains in tire sales and earnings continue into 1972 with optimism for 1973. Strong auto market, more road wear, and replacements boost demand for bias-ply tires while radial shift remains gradual. Investors cite cost overhangs and labor worries, but outlook remains healthy for major tire stocks. Goodyear Goodrich General Armstrong retain. Firestone Uniroyal seen for growth.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm E Foster Alta W Foster B F C Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant Publisher E P Ingalls Managing Editor Gladys M Whitehouse President Treasurer 283-3625 282-1535 Editorial Department 11 ms Street Biddeford Maine 04005 Subscription rates in advance One month 3 00 six months 18 00 one year 36 00 Associated Press member coverage rights and advertising reps noted.
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