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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1976
Page
4
The Journal explains its policy of presenting measurements in both metric and imperial units to align with national conversion trends. It notes widespread adoption from pickle containers to road signs and expects savings as businesses and education embrace metric usage.
The piece notes a new federal Sunshine Law requiring about 50 agencies to hold meetings publicly with advance notices, while Maine's Freedom of Information law mirrors the push for open government. It cautions agencies to avoid evasive interpretations and praises local boards for cooperation with reporters.
Raymond A. Desmara of 400 Alfred Rd Biddeford Maine rebukes Kentucky Fried Chicken of Maine for supporting the bottle bill. He questions the ethics of the stance and suggests alternatives to curb litter including returning cans and charging deposits.
A reader writes from Old Orchard Beach urging residents to oppose a topless bikini bar. The letter accuses owner Gabriel of cashing in on controversy and calls for community action at a meeting on October 27 to raise local standards and curb public exposure.
Washington IRS probes into President Ford stalled four years with officials blamed for delays and sloppy handling. The paper cites irregular audits 1967 72 and claims intelligence involvement and stalled grand jury testimony while maintaining no guilt is implied. It also notes a separate NMU cash greeting inquiry with immunity grants raising questions about probe scope and action.
The writer argues Carter showed conceptual strength on foreign policy and human needs, matching Ford on international issues and gaining advantage with one debate left. Carter attacks Ford on the Mayaguez episode while Ford overstates Eastern Europe under Soviet influence, weakening his presidential image. The 90 minute format favored Carter as Ford appeared wooden and overdriven, suggesting Ford must make a hard late push to close the gap before November.
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