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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1968

Page

4

Subtle police muscle idea worth a try

Editorial argues for nonviolent restraint methods in policing based on Koga of the Los Angeles Police Academy. It describes his system blending judo karate and other techniques, including nerve pressure grips, claiming they could reduce need for brute force or weapons and lessen brutality accusations.

Los Angeles Koga Robert K. Koga Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Police Academy Chicago

It's the man who pays for long distance calls

The Illinois Bell traffic department reported that on Father's Day the volume of long distance telephone calls grew faster than on Mother's Day. They apologized for the delay in compiling the statistics, saying it was due to extra billing. Most calls to dad were collect.

Illinois Bell Dad

Madam X The Salvation Pact In New York

A columnist observes street pamphleteering in New York during an election year. Amid political flyers a Madam X promises healing and prosperity, claiming God given power to heal, remove bad luck, and bring happiness. The piece playfuly weighs spiritual healers against political messaging and hints Madam X could be a powerful advisor to Hubert Humphrey.

East Side West Side New York Israel Irish Republican Army the Resistance Arabague Huey Long Gold Standard Free Love NRA Pew Madam X Madison Avenue Madam HHH

Biddeford Maine Newspaper Contact and Rates Notice

The text lists editorial and business departments contact numbers at Casavant Publisher Ingalls in Biddeford Maine. It also notes subscription rates payable in advance with a one dollar rate described as two sixty for six months and states Associated Press republication rights and second class post status.

Lord -Seco Journal Sanday Adams Street Biddeford Maine Casavant Ingalls Tlephone Business Associated Press Associated

Congress backs one year farm aid amid subsidy clash

Washington debate over food stamps and farm subsidies pits rich ranchers against poor farmers. Poage and Ellender push a one year extension of farm programs, ignoring a $20,000 subsidy cap, while Eastland's cotton interests gain large payments. The accord prompts a national women’s coalition to press for reforms.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Pen Congress Conress Congress House W. R. “Bob” Poage Waco Tex Poage Senate Agriculture Allen Ellender Houma Ellender Throckmorton County Louisiana Delta and Pine Land Company Uncle Sam South Coast Corporation Semarate Senate Eastland Andrew Hawkins Mississpi Freedom Labor Union Delta Hawkins Womanpower-in-Action

Entitlements and political wit in Humbley's claims

Washington columnist Don MacLean parodies Hubert Humphrey's "entitled" rhetoric, noting calls for education postal addresses and swimming pools. He riffs on expanding entitlements, from cars to zip codes, while lampooning political grandstanding and the era's post address talk.

Don Maclean Washington Hubert Horatio Humbrey Humpey Deine Curtis LeMay Hubert Abercrombie and Fitch HHH Taos Ian Steddr Prem Amer

Community leader launches three minute daily anti fraud drive

A Harlem community leader starts a three minute per day counterattack against consumer fraud targeting the poor. The campaign responds to tactics used by certain groups, aiming to curb exploitation and raise awareness among residents.

Harlem

Education by emotions drives campus upheaval debate

Washington correspondent reports a trend among new university instructors toward using the classroom to propagate views, undermining objectivity. At the American Political Science Association meetings younger faculty disrupted sessions, praised bias, and questioned the value of fact driven teaching, risking student independence and critical judgment.

Ray Cromley Nea Washin Washington U.S Association of Litical Science Teachers American Political Science Association Chicago U. S Columbia University

Ja-Neen Wallace running mate fantasy in political satire

Russell Kirk mocks George Wallace and his circle imagining Ja-Neen Welch as running mate and national figure. He contrasts Wallace’s pick with General LeMay and LeMay's nuclear policies, lampooning the era’s political theatrics and warning against war escalation while praising restraint and democratic ideals.

George Wallace Sandhills Tenterhooks American Independent Party Robert Welch The Birch Society Ja-Neen Welch Wallace George Welch Playboy Magazine Secret Service Senate Ja-Neen Peking Moscow Algiers Havana LeMay Sherman Amerian Independent Party Georgia Ete Air Force North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh

Door to door sales fraud urged to protect the poor

The Journal editor argues against deceptive door to door sales and urges pledge cards to curb contracting with low income buyers. Florence May Rice circulated thousands of pledge cards directing signers to consult lawyers or consumer groups before signing. The piece laments inevitable swindles and cites Psalm 41 1 to urge action against injustices. It also satirically questions a part time mayoral salary in Biddeford and notes Delaware Battle at Cooche's Bridge as the Revolution’s sole combat on Delaware soil.

Florence May Rice Legal Aid Society

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