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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1973
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving from Plymouth to a 200 million strong nation. It emphasizes humility, gratitude for citizenship, and the inner spirit over material abundance, urging readers to value the privilege and duties of national unity amid blessings.
A Conservative Viewpoint critiques President Nixon for tardy leadership on domestic affairs, noting his focus on foreign policy and absence from Congress. The piece argues the administration shows indifference to domestic issues, busing, quotas, and the New Majority, and warns rivals watch Nixon's Watergate timeline. It urges timely action with Congress and calls for coherent domestic policy.
The Nation reports at the Republican Governors Conference on the Mississippi that eighteen governors and their staffs face a restless party. Analysts warn Nixon era troubles may persist into 1974 and beyond amid concerns over Watergate and rising prices. Governors debate whether Nixon should meet privately or face the press, and discuss strategies to court donors and present a tougher front.
Joseph A. Plamondon argues against a rush to a full time mayor and recalls a six member Charter Commission. He urges broad citizen study, recalls provisions, and near total charter revision with careful planning before any referendum.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Alta W Foster and Wm E Foster among past editors, with B C Whitehouse and W Paul Casavant as staff. Publisher Charles C Sutton and Gladys M Whitehouse hold president and treasurer roles, with a local business office at Ath Street Biddeford Maine.
Washington insiders say the Postal Service plans to use the energy shortage to explain Christmas mail delays. A memo outlines possible post-holiday limits on home deliveries and shifts blame to fuel cuts, while rate hikes and efficiency questions haunt Postmaster General Ted Klassen. Meanwhile, a separate case outlines ex guerrilla Mamdouh Barbour facing deportation to Syria over alleged embezzlement from Arab terrorists, with potential implications for funds used by Saiqa.
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