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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1972
Page
4
Editorial lauds exporting farming know how to regions with shortages. Hawaiian experts in Iran since 1958 turned 42,000 desert acres to sugar beets and sugar cane, with 4.4 tons per acre in a five month season. The transformation shows coastlands and desert lands can yield world record crops through irrigation and cooperation.
Virginia Payette comments on an Office of Emergency Preparedness report urging Americans to curb car use, conserve energy, and redesign buildings. It argues for car pools, rail freight, higher taxes, and lifestyle shifts to avert a national emergency while noting political limits and public apathy.
A compilation of letters criticizing abortion liberalization and praising Bill Hathaway. The writers urge protection of life, note Hathaway’s eight years in Congress, and contrast with Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s age and pension. Letter by Lelia Bracy of Portland, Maine.
Washington notes allege Paul Totomis, Athens power broker tied to Stylianos Pattakos and Nicholas Makarezos, moved from fertilizer ventures to governor of the Hellenic Industrial Development Bank after a failed deal. Van Kirk claims Totomis drained funds, avoided debt, and influenced Greek authorities to block his exit.
Washington columnist notes a new middle class strike by independent businessmen echoing Brussels protests over red tape and taxes. He argues small firms lack lobbying power, contrast with big companies, and criticizes government support for deficit spending while urging focus on practical profits.
A letter urges naming Rotary Park beach after Norm Eon, praising his bid to close Biddeford’s polluted dump and create a healthful park with Rotary Club support. The writer, Sgt. Roland F. Perry, cites Eons civic effort and questions credit fairness while urging action from citizens.
Henry Morrissette argues public agencies harm Chicago’s lakefront in Lois Wille’s Forever Open Clear and Free. He cites Mayor Daley’s airport plan, park land leasing, and highways as chief threats, urges citizen action and stricter courts to curb urban destruction.
Washington columnist Bruce Biossat argues Watergate signals broader erosion of standards across society. He cites petty theft, smoking in theaters, escalator abuse, crowd disorder, and vandalism as examples of a public losing faith in consistent ethical behavior.
Local newspaper lists Associated Press rights and contact details, publication schedule, and regular subscription rates. It notes daily publication except Sunday with the Biddeford address and editor names.
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