Editorial Page In Our Opinion Not a solution
In Biddeford voters will decide tomorrow night at 7 30 whether to make the mayoral post full time with council set salaries. The editorial argues against a full time mayor, citing competence needs, potential pay abuse, and the difficulty of removing an elected leader. It urges voting for a town manager type government instead.
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San Clemente
Shortages, Prosperity’s Wrecking Ball for America
A New York Times opinion piece argues shortages of gas and oil reveal America’s overconsumption. It criticizes perpetual prosperity, urges energy conservation, and notes Nixon’s energy cutbacks while blaming Arab oil cuts for current tensions. The column warns against further excess and calls for sober behavior.
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Nixon's emergency powers explored for domestic crisis use
Washington insiders describe contingency plans for federal troop call up if riots escalate, including Garden Plot guidelines and the Interdepartmental Action Plan for Civil Disturbances. Aides emphasize no hint of martial law, yet discuss presidential authority, military roles, and civil coordination under crisis.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
United States
Defense and Justice Departments
Defense
Department of the Army
Bras x
Justice Department
Chinese Tunnels and Maoist Strategy Shape China War Prep
C L Sulzberger reports from North China on tunnel building and defense planning. Maoist doctrine emphasizes deception, loyalty, and man power over matériel with self sufficiency in grain and wide underground networks. China seeks to deter with tunneling and mobilize reserves while relying on political education and strategic avoidance of direct invasion of Russia or engagement with the USSR.
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China
Montgomery
Russia
Moscow
Shensi
Ussuri
Huhehot
Inner Mongolia
People’s Liberation Army
Pekingactory
Mao Tse-tung
Sun Tzu
B.C
Mao
Chen Chung
Agriculture Ministry
Sun
Nuclear arms and Sino Soviet split shape China’s missile program
The piece notes China’s advancing nuclear missile program amid Sino Soviet tensions, with 11 tests in the 1960s and growing deployment of medium range missiles. It cites Mao’s harsh rhetoric, U.S.S.R. troop buildups near borders, and analysts fearing an unstable regional balance.
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Red Army
Russia
Mao
Nehru
China
Moscow
Sinkiang
Khrushchev
U.ss.r
People’s Liberation Army
Montgomery
Quotes From Women Leaders On War, Credit, And Faith
The Associated Press quotes feature Lady Bird Johnson on Watergate and national faith, Mary Lindsay reflecting on her tenure as New York City mayor’s wife, Golda Meir urging peace as Israel fights, and Betty Furmess pressing credit law reforms.
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Lady Bird Johnson
John Lindsay
Mary Lindsay
John
New York
Israel Defense Force
Israel
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Betty Furmess
New York City
Congress
Good Examples From Britain On Morality And Crime
Paul Harvey argues Britain, despite scandals, shows a stronger moral framework. He cites London's lower crime rates, rapid, unfussy justice, and limited drug-linked crime versus New York. A New Yorker delegation seeks British crime prevention methods, noting harsh, efficient court practices and strict barristers.
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Agnew
London Daily Mail
Britain
London
New York City
New York
Greater London
Local newspaper masthead and postage notice for Biddeford edition
Alta W Foster 1891 1971 listed with second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine 04005 The Associated Press subscription rates payable in advance list six months 18 dollars and one year 36 dollars The notice indicates republication rights for local news printed in the newspaper
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Maine
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