10 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1974
Page
1
Biddeford Saco JournalEditorial argues against President Ford's five percent surcharge on low to middle income families. It says the plan unfairly penalizes singles and dual income couples, could boost prices, and would worsen inflation. The paper urges cutting the federal budget instead of taxing the middle class.
Mrs Pauline Arbour at 184 Cleaves St Biddeford commends the B H S Band for its consistent excellence at Monday night performances. She notes the band’s Watergate Waltz and routines thrill fans even during football halftime, praising Mr Phelan and urging continued practice and future concerts.
Mrs. Richard Olsen of Smutty Lane Road in Saco writes to The Journal urging readers to curb thrill seekers she says hinder firefighting. She recalls a October siren incident on Smutty Lane and calls for patrols at Route 5 and Louden Roads to block unverified young volunteers.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster B F C Whitehouse and W Paul Casavant as publishers with Charlies C. Sutton as editor and Gladys M. Whitehouse as president and treasurer. The paper, published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine, notes subscription rates and AP rights. It provides contact numbers for the business and editorial offices and notes national ad representation by Mathews Shannon Cullen Inc.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round notes tens of thousands from diverse backgrounds sent slogans and letters about America amid Watergate and economic woes. Entries echo faith in the Republic, with voices from a Florida convict, a 98 year old pioneer, Chicago readers, and Ohio schoolchildren.
Liberal Democrats in Washington rallied last week to press for affirmative action and proportional representation in the party charter. The gathering formed four groups from donors to young activists and veteran liberals, and planned a nationwide effort to influence the December Kansas City convention. Baron leads the drive while two major issues dominate: Article ten on affirmative action and whether to mandate proportional representation or place rules in by laws.
Paul Harvey argues the Equal Rights Amendment needs ratification by 38 state legislatures within seven years, or it dies in 1979. He notes Tennessee and Nebraska shifted against the measure, cites publicized excesses, and contends women balance traditional deference with equality goals. He argues debates over bathrooms, athletics, and bias persist, urging careful consideration rather than quick casting.
The Washington scene weighs President Ford’s seven point remedies as honest yet limited. He calls the nation to voluntary sacrifice over gas and oil, promising laws only if self-help fails, amid rising unemployment and a wary Congress. Washington admires his caution and sense of danger but doubts bold action will meet the crisis.
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