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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1972

Page

4

Editorial Page Lest we forget Those who served

An Our Opinion piece reflects on World War I and II and Korea and Vietnam, urging a cautious peace and the lessons of 54 years of conflict. It recalls founding principles and the duty to preserve liberty through resolve, not disarmament alone, as Veterans Day prompts reflection.

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Plight of far right mirrors far left in presidential race

Paul Harvey notes a third party candidate John Schmitz, linked to Wallace's American Party, draws little attention. He argues Schmitz's hard right platform, including opposition to busing and Vietnam, makes him a marginal force in a polarized era. The piece contrasts right and left extremism and ends with a Delphic warning.

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Memory sharpening tips and biblical wisdom for mindful living

Practical steps to improve memory include applying new knowledge, making information meaningful, and using visual imagery. Repetition strengthens retention, and drawing on Bible verses and other wisdom can shape a principled mind for handling future challenges.

Old political balance and modern voter mix

The piece contrasts past political machine influence with current needs to appeal to both poor and wealthy funders. It describes middle ground politicians as reckless drivers and defines a modern voter as an 18 year old conservative eco minded minority farm city dweller. It also has a humorous cereal and travel aside.

Perot Medicare payments tied to Nixon era actions

The report links Ross Perot to Medicare contract approvals amid Nixon administration efforts, noting endorsements from officials and a pattern of favorable treatment in Texas Indiana Iowa Massachusetts New York and Minnesota. It cites Social Security opposition and later HEW backing, with political figures mentioned including John Veneman Maurice Stans and Thomas Tierney.

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White Line chase fuels wild Ecuador trek tale

A Washington dispatch from Don Maclean narrates the expedition seeking the rumored White Line in Ecuador. Bascombe G. Sniveling leads amid jungle chaos, misread natives, a possible white lion gift, and a humorous clash over funds and motives as Dr Sniveling fears rivals from the British Museum.

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Democrats Seek Center Rebalancing After McGovern Loss

Washington pundit notes that if Nixon wins reelection the Democratic postmortems will condemn McGovern’s campaign as abandoning the center. Analysts argue the party neglected middle voters while courting the poor and Black, needing broad social imagination to regain the middle ground.

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McGovern campaign relies on corruption and bugging attacks

Washington analysis argues McGovern trails Nixon on major issues like Vietnam and competence. The strategy shifts to focusing on alleged Republican espionage and corruption to mobilize disaffected Democrats. It compares 1952 tactics of attacking traits over records and warns of rallying old support through emotional slogans.

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Whimsical Musings and Political Jests Surface in Micro Scoops

Snippets tease Kissinger as future Secretary of State while Nixon acts as de facto chief diplomat. Rogers departs, lights go out. New York luxury eateries shutter amid high end dining trends and a famous Pavilion closing after secretary orders.

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Biddeford Lace Journal Local News Summary

Biddeford Maine daily edition outlines publishing details and AP rights. Contact information and subscription rates are listed for monthly, half year, and annual plans.

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