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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1972
Page
4
The piece discusses wheat farmers in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas unhappy with Washingtons wheat deal with Russia and others optimistic about future prices. It notes farmers aim to recoup next year whether prices rise or fall and hopes for mortgage relief if the crop is strong.
Virginia Payette argues a fictional form of academic and personal bankruptcy could reset failing grades and broken relationships. She envisions presidents, spouses, and parents declaring bankruptcy to restart problems, suggesting it might offer a new path to reconciliation and understanding.
An 82 year old retired actor acted with a theatrical sword to deter a would be thief attempting to jimmy a window at his son's house. He declaimed Macbeth lines causing the intruder to flee. The piece reflects on the power of words to comfort or harm and urges wise speech for the good of others.
The piece compares defensive driving to political loyalties in 1960s U S parties. It questions which president voters mean and lampoons overzealous partisanship while noting a neighbor facing retirement and a $400 estimate for car shoes.
Washington reports secret Stoltzfus cables show U S efforts to steer Kuwait toward buying Phantom jets over French fighters. He cites Kuwait’s Saad favoring Phantoms, with hints of F 5 comparisons and A 4 Skyhawk offers, amid broader arms sales pressure.
In a satirical Washington column Don Maclean mocks George McGovern’s campaign, noting gaffes on economics and Eagleton, while quipping about Nixon, Kennedy and Shriver. The piece spans late 1970s political theatrics, with light jabs at all major players and intra party dynamics.
Vice President Spiro Agnew trims the target of his campaign toward attacking McGovern on defense and foreign policy while praising Nixon on Vietnam troop withdrawals and new approaches to China and Russia. He warns against deep defense cuts as dangerous. He speaks to audiences including San Antonio about strength over unilateral disarmament.
Russell Kirk argues abortion drives birth declines, risks aging demographics, and questions moral costs. He cites California data, contrasts New York, notes welfare and tax implications, and urges Michigan voters to reject abortion on demand while stressing adoption and universal personhood.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists its Associated Press affiliation and declares exclusive republication rights. It provides publication address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 and identifies W Paul Casavant as publisher with E P Ingalls as managing editor. It includes telephone numbers and subscription rates in advance: one month 3.00 six months 18.00 one year 36.00.
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