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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1967
Page
4
The piece argues occupation by foreign troops strains both sides in Vietnam. It notes 500000 U.S. nationals in a country of 17 million and counts the American payroll as a major local employer. Enmity grows despite cautious troop withdrawals.
Paul Harvey argues media incites harm by sensationalism and glamour, urging a middle ground between free speech and responsible reporting. He cites riots in Detroit and Milwaukee, calls for self-discipline, and warns against casual sensationalism while recognizing the danger of censorship.
The piece comments on the difficulty of shrinking spending versus raising taxes amid Vietnam War concerns. It notes leaders fear taxing taxpayers while avoiding voter impact and accuses Congress and the President of risking higher taxes if they cannot agree on spending cuts. It warns of pork barrel politics and mentions drug culture caution.
In closed hearings for the President's Commission on Civil Disorders, Omaha barber Ernie Chambers argues the white majority’s failure to address systemic racism fuels anger and violence. He condemns police brutality, National Guard power, and biased schooling, urging open dialogue and protections for Black citizens.
A humor column mocks cold remedies from onions to herring and bizarre cures. It skewers politicians and media, mentioning Reagan, LBJ, Rockefeller, the 90th Congress, and public sentiment amid Cold War era culture.
Pentagon casualty data portray a costlier Vietnam war than widely cited with 102000 enemy action casualties through Oct 7 1967. Of these about 77000 returned to action and 17000 18000 were disabled or killed. 800 missing or captured. Detailed breakdown shows 13736 killed or died or missing or captured, 3000 4000 disabled discharged, 570 missing 212 captured, and many off duty cases. Small arms caused most deaths and nonfatal wounds mostly from fragments and booby traps. Deaths per 1000 troop years were 20 in Vietnam 1965 67 versus 43 Korea and 52 European Theater 1944 45. Nonfatal wounds rate was 8 per 1000 in Vietnam versus 121 Korea and 1102 ETO.
In a reflection on urban life Russell Kirk argues for a suburban exodus back to city centers. He notes private-school costs in Manhattan, compares Toledo’s old West End with renewed hope, and urges renewed investment in downtown neighborhoods as the true frontier.
The article tells how two second graders found an error in a textbook claiming bees take honey from flowers. They pointed out bees make honey from nectar, leading to the publisher's pledge to issue corrections. The piece closes with a moral about honesty and humility.
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