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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1973
Page
4
The editorial lauds Bruce Helm of Seattle for challenging a 193 percent Washington salary increase. After courts blocked a rollback referendum, he gathered 700 thousand signatures to place an initiative on the ballot, winning 80 percent in the vote. The piece highlights citizen power and political lessons from Helm’s effort.
Paul Harvey argues that while today’s youths are taller healthier and more capable than prior generations their greater intellect and credentials do not match maturity. He cites rising teen drinking driving accidents and alcohol use as proof that youth must gain wisdom to avoid lethal choices despite higher IQ and better academic credentials.
A Princeton alumni group counted outside campus speakers from 1970 to 1973 to assess liberal bias. Reported tallies show 101 of 107 in 1970 were liberal or radical, with conservatives like Buckley and Ford among a smaller set. 1971 was nearly balanced. 1972 leaned conservative with a 40 13 liberal edge, naming figures such as Buckley Friedman and Reimquist among the speakers.
In Peking, advocates of China in fields like nuclear physics missile engineering and medicine show that learning thrives beyond Mao era ideologies. They pursue ingenious uses of acupuncture and herbal cures, arguing education persists despite rigid official codes and revolutionary practice.
The piece reflects on the 1966 Cultural Revolution in China and its impact on education and the elite mandarinate. It discusses Maoist aims to end privileged learned classes, the move away from Confucian tradition, and the evolving public discourse on educated civil servants and social roles.
The Girl Scout leaders of Biddeford urge public wait for January door orders for freshly baked 1974 cookies. They note surplus year old stock may not be sold retail and profits fund troops and camping programs.
Treasury Secretary George Shultz and energy czar John Love clashed over oil policy, cutting Treasury experts from policymaking. White House aides ordered energy statements channeled through Love, provoking a breakdown in relations and threatening planning for the oil crisis.
Fragmentary text lists Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 and W Paul Casavant with publisher roles. Mentions Biddeford Maine postal details 06008 and Associated Press membership with rates and delivery notes. Content is incomplete and includes garbled lines about celebration and printing.
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