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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1968

Page

4

Race Problems Have A Big People Factor In Our Nation

An editorial notes widespread fear over race and cites Gallup data showing white fear at 35 percent and Black fear at 40 percent of using streets at night. It discusses a Phi Delta Kappa study supporting desegregation, notes Florida junior colleges’ tepid Black enrollment, and describes Cleveland residents opposing low cost housing for inner city Black families, concluding that the core issue is people rather than race.

America Gallup Law and Order Phi Delta Kappa Commission On Education, Human Rights and Responsibilities Florida Southern Education Lee Seville Cleveland Ohio Afghanistan Ghana Gov. Scranton George Wallace Europe United States Hitler Wallace Chicago

Healthful steak grilling gains dubious cancer caveat

A column notes in favor of charcoal cooking despite a carcinogen benzpyrene present in small amounts. Experts say a person would need about 30 million grilled steaks to reach danger. Yet environmental pollution warns of Earth's limited generational survival.

David M. Gates Missouri Bootanical Gardens St. Louis

An Overdose of News Warns Psychiatrist Panel

Dr Heinz Lehmann of Douglas Hospital Montreal warns at a psychiatry symposium that the public faces an overdose of news from all media. He cites overstimulation and exhaustion from constant bombardment by events, debates, trials, and violence, with researchers linking violence exposure to increased arousal and social withdrawal.

Heinz Lehmann Douglas Hospital Montreal Lehmann George Gallup FBI J. Edgar Hoover University of Tennessee Research Bruce Welch National Academy of Science

Europe rates Nixon low in postwar assessment

Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports European leaders largely oppose a Nixon Johnson summit and doubt his commitment to major issues. Scranton’s briefing notes European views showing mixed but cautious attitudes toward ratification of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Pact and fears of Nixon’s leadership style.

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Controversy Over Livestock Behavior Sparks Letters

A London Times letters debate on Andrew Fraser’s book Reproductive Behavior in Ungulates prompts readers to joke on sexual politics among cattle. Critics doubt sensational claims while Fraser defends the work, and humor turns to TV satire and global politics in brief Microscoops.

Washington London Times England Andrew F. Fraser Edinburgh University Times Graham Rose Rose

Muskie Urges Democratic Unity To Heal Nation

Washington Muskie argues that a united Democratic Party can heal the nation amid Vietnam war disputes and racial tension. He criticizes Wallace’s third party as risking more division, urging voters to trust each other and elect Humphrey-Muskie to govern.

Bruce Biossat NEA Washington Philadelphia Sen Edmond Muskie Maine George Wallace Muskie Republican Party Wallace Alabama Seaboard Democratic Party Humphrey

To The Point Among things cant Buy is the good society

Russell Kirk argues that Humphrey’s campaign shows age and outmoded New Deal thinking. He says bigger welfare spending costs more, risks inflation, and taxes burdens the public. Kirk suggests only a Wallace surge could disrupt Johnson era weakness and revive Nixon strength.

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Fluoride foes and gender roles stir Forum letters

Readers debate fluoridation arguing fluoride is a poison and should be purchased privately for children while others mock female equality and male fashion shifts. The forum invites signed letters from readers though names may be withheld upon request.

Needle Scientists Push for Male Pill Mandate

Researchers argue the Pill could be effective for men and pressure may mount for male contraception policy. The discussion frames men as primary targets for widespread birth control, highlighting ethical and social implications in public health debates.

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and staff details

Biddeford Saco Journal lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Local subscriptions are payable in advance with rates of 2.60 for one month 15.50 for six months and 31.00 for one year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and has rights to AP news in addition to local se ws.

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