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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
4
In the grain deal the Soviet negotiators secured a lower price for wheat and favorable transport terms, while U S bargainers faced rising ocean freight costs. The result shows the Russians benefiting as shipping rates climb from about 6 50 to near 10 a ton, with U S officials warned to refresh their negotiation approach.
Paul Harvey discusses how police face stricter arrest rules and Miranda obligations. He recalls Hays collar tactics of 1800s New York and laments courts releasing criminals on technicalities while officers face limited force and potential lawsuits. Sg Harrington warns of escalating distrust and urges veterans groups to defend lawmen.
The piece notes over 272 million phones worldwide with nearly half in the United States. Washington DC has more phones than residents while Americans are described as the most talkative nation. It urges listening as a virtue and quotes Sirach 3 29 about an attentive ear.
A lighthearted note compares Florida to a honeymoon stage for love bugs, saying the insects cling to car windshields as they spread across the state, with a cheeky jab at political division fading in the face of this invasion.
Florida humor notes the love bug season harms traffic while October reveals last year's Christmas debts. A quirky line about a motorcycle fanatic lacking a handlebar TV and a jab at luncheon clubs hints at social mischief and imprudent choices.
Washington Merry-Go-Round alleges a covert Nixon program funding forged letters, leaks, and tailing to discredit a columnist. It details operatives, government agents, and White House involvement, plus a Watergate link and provocative responses from officials.
Washington columnist notes the Democratic Museum plans progress with a board of trustees and Prof. Nestor G. Tremble as curator. Tremble urges early preservation of bumper stickers posters speeches and other items while noting funding limits and a hoped library for scholars.
Washington notes Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka moves quickly on decisions and has boosted Japan’s mood. Analysts expect steadier U S Chinese ties, reduced trade friction, and tougher talks on Tokyo’s lagging productivity and defense questions amid lingering anti American sentiment.
Washington columnist William S. White criticizes George McGovern for proposing unconditional U S withdrawal from Vietnam. He argues the plan abandons allies and hardware, invites Communist capture of POWs, and signals moral leadership over national power. White warns such rhetoric threatens U S presidency and unity.
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