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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1972
Page
4
A sidelight in U S business news notes a Santa shortage this year, with stores unable to hire any for Christmas and substituting elves. The piece laments miscast impersonators and calls for a fresh supply, noting the public’s desire for the traditional jolly St. Nicholas despite changes.
Paul Harvey argues that government guaranteed income trials show both positive and negative outcomes. He cites Outlaws Bridge North Carolina where 242 families received funds with varied results from car purchases to secured debt, while some abided by work norms and others abused the aid. The piece contrasts local charity with centralized federal programs and notes the program ends in December.
In a shift from flying, locals return to the train depot as air travel proves lengthy. The era of the iron horse is seen as reliable, with travelers praising Amtrak for avoiding skyjacked fears and offering steady service.
A collection of satirical snippets on travel, aviation funding, turning signals, pre Christmas sales, closing businesses, bad drivers, spooky tales, and political cynicism. The piece riffs on AMTRAK, flying, bumper etiquette, and a looming coronation with playful asides.
Washington column notes J Walter Thompson, after staffing the White House, grows federal work from 160000 to over 3.5 million. FDA contract awarded without public bid amid controversy. Marine Corps and other agencies expand Thompson deals while agency defends open bidding.
Washington humorist Don Maclean defends farkleberries, cites dictionary entries and Texas botany, notes a large shrub in Angelina County, and jokes about research on darkleberries and comical inventions. He mocks tax and health warnings with playful asides.
Washington study funded by the Labor Department and conducted by Ohio State University links poverty to limited education and suggests that improving schooling and vocational training helps families escape poverty. The findings note associations with early school withdrawal, family structure, health, and work patterns among 45 to 59 year old men in poor households.
William S. White analyzes Capitol reaction to Nixon's landslide win amid GOP Senate losses. He notes Senate leaders' anger at White House tactics, while the President resists apologies and denies crumbling party unity. He argues Nixon sought bipartisan help and favored new challengers over entrenched incumbents. Open secrets are best prevented by closed mouths.
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