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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
4
The editorial urges Biddeford to require disclosure of campaign gift sources for all local candidates. It argues such an ordinance would refresh politics and curb suspicions of favors bought with contributions. If the council resists, it calls for candidates to publicly list donors and amounts.
Russell Baker offers a satirical recounting of Thanksgiving origins with Myles Standish, John Alden, Priscilla Mullens, and Squanto. The piece lampoons political reputations as Standish schemes to court, Alden bungles the proposal, and a lavish turkey party ends with Priscilla's sharp rebuke.
The editor argues gasoline must be rationed rather than taxed, noting a car's fuel needs cannot expand and that tax increases would punish both rich and poor. Rationing, he says, prevents discrimination by pocketbook size and avoids deeper hardship during shortages.
James Reston reports Nixon invited Senators and Representatives to the White House to question him on Watergate as impeachment looms. Nixon shows confidence, denies personal involvement, and offers to hand over documents while seeking to reassure Congress of his control amid a shaken administration. Barry Goldwater’s humorous gift eases tension during the sessions.
A critical column by Jeffrey Hart examines Phil and Dan Berrigan and their stance on Armstong and Cuba, contrasting their nonviolent rhetoric with harsh judgments of government. It also reviews President Nixon’s handling of Watergate era pressure and congressional reactions to Middle East tensions.
Paul Harvey critiques star salaries and media excess while analyzing 8000 Detroit teachers defying a court order. He links public figures’ wealth to societal values and warns of the bad example set for students amid the teachers strike and protest culture.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm. Foster and Alta W. Foster as owners with B F C Whitehouse and W Paul Casavant as publishers and editors. Gladys M. Whitehouse is president and treasurer with a 283-3625 business office and 282-1535 editorial numbers. The paper is published daily except Sunday from Adams Street in Biddeford Maine 04005 and is a member of the Associated Press with subscription rates noted.
A 21 member House Armed Services subcommittee plans a Thanksgiving week visit to Israel and Arab leaders to assess military aspects and US airlift. Kissinger hopes to avoid upsetting delicate truce diplomacy while Stratton insists the trip proceeds to evaluate weapon performance and Pentagon funding.
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