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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1968

Page

4

Progress for minority groups shown in labor data

Editorial notes improved jobless rates for Black slum residents and teenagers, led by private sector progress. Cites New York Life Insurance Company as a model with rising minority representation, officer appointments, and apprentice programs. Credits national business efforts and the National Alliance of Businessmen for expanding opportunity and teen employment.

U. S. Department of Labor New York Life Insurance Company New York City Board of Education National Urban League U. S National Alliance of Businessmen

Impressions Of Inez One sex more equal than The other in politics

In a column by Inez Robb, the piece argues American women hold little political power despite numerical parity, citing the few Cabinet posts and ambassadors held by women. It contrasts U.S. female political underrepresentation with Indira Gandhi and Nguyen Thi Binh, noting women favor private roles and domestic duties while masculine and feminine forces shape national politics.

J.B. Priestly America Priestly New York América Mme Nguyen Thi Binh National Liberation Front United States Ric Nixon John F. Kennedy U.S.A U.S. Senate House Home Johnson Washington Near Far East Indira Gandhi India North Vietnam

Perlman urges integrated transport regulation reform

Alfred E. Perlman, head of Penn Central, calls for a national transportation policy that unites rail, water, river barge, truck, and air services. He argues the Interstate Commerce Commission is outdated and advocates coordinated multimodal systems while enforcing the Sherman Act to protect the public.

Washington New York Central Alfred E. Perlman New Penn Central Transportation Company United States Pennsylvania Syracuse University Perlman Justice Department Schenley Stanley - Warner Theatres Westinghouse Warner Brothers Seven Arts Mer Eneoy Philadelphia New York Interstate Commerce Commission Twentieth Century Limited

Agnew in White House hype sparks future shock claim

A satirical column imagines Spiro Agnew announcing a shocking rise in power, claiming he would join the White House staff, abandon ceremonial duties, and face expulsion by Secret Service during a staged meeting with reporter Ted. The piece riffs on Nixon era politics and spaceflight dreams.

Don Maclean Washington Maryland Spiro T. Agnew White House Agnew Nixon Ted Secret Service

Nixon aims for limited U.S. role as world police

Ray Cromley reports Nixon would limit U.S. intervention in future wars aiming for regional security pacts led by Latin America and Asia with Japan taking leadership. He supports negotiated Vietnam peace with Viet Cong participation, rejects unilateral action, and seeks cooler U.S. engagement with the Kremlin while expanding Middle East cooperation. Nuclear desalination plans would boost arable land and electricity for Arab states, improving living standards and jobs.

Ray Cromley Vietnam Cuba Organization of American States United States Dominican Republic Asia Nixon Japan NATO U. S Korea Nixor Kremlin Washington-Moscow Middle East Soviet Union Nasser Egypt

To The Point People Excited Over Poverty Misunderstandings

Russell Kirk argues many who denounce poverty lack personal experience. He cites Cecil Woodham-Smith on the Irish famine and misreadings of hardship, noting English reliance on maize and flawed welfare ideas. He warns future historians may misinterpret current poverty claims.

America Cecil Woodham-Smith United States France Abraham Ribicoff

Salt Lake City holdup plan ends with tossed money on bank roof

Two masked bandits attempted a night deposit robbery on a restaurant manager in Salt Lake City. The 20-year-old fledgling thief dropped the sack as the money arced onto the bank roof, foiling the crime. The piece then quotes proverbs and mentions Senator Barry Goldwater and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller.

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Biddeford Daily Journal Publisher and Rates Note

Bedoctord Saco Journal details address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine credits Marie Casavant publisher and managing editor with telephone numbers for editorial and business departments. Subscription rates listed Payable in advance One month 2.60 six months 15.50 one year 31.00 Includes note about Associated Press rights and second class postage status.

Adams Street Biddeford Marie Paul Casavant P Alls Associated Press Post iOffice Maine

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