This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1972
Page
4
Editorial notes that in Canada the Christmas tree cutting season is near its peak. Montreal dispatch explains the timing, shipping needs, and snow risks, indicating that while Christmas isn’t here yet, it is on the way as trees are harvested in the north woods.
Paul Harvey argues private charities waste funds and engage in self serving conduct. He cites high paid executives, unpaid board profiteering, and fundraising costs that swallow donations. He notes some groups follow standards while others exceed sensible overhead, urging reform to protect public support.
A Detroit doctor, Dr Marvin Klein, develops a speech rectifier using a tiny laryngeal microphone that, when activated by the user’s voice, transmits rush of water sounds to ear receivers to mask the spoken voice. In tests, users read stories with reduced stuttering and improved fluency.
An editorial riff mocks political debates and slogans as dull and pretentious. It parodies heated arguments about the Harding administration and Roosevelt tenure and playfully critiques vanity and public discourse.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller mobilizes money and operatives to unseat longtime Republican turned Democrat Ogden Reid. The anti-Reid campaign draws large contributions from Rockefeller allies and business figures, with support from figures like J Herbert Grimsey and Ma Bell executives. Reid faces Carl Vergari in Westchester, while national figures spar over campaign tactics and policy, including Nixon and Ford.
Washington reporting that student organizers note apathy despite major issues like war and civil rights. Nixon’s winding down the war and pledge to end the draft shift student attention, with organizers admitting many students mainly fear being drafted.
The author argues Americans favor living free from government pressure on students and questions the value of the Vietnam War. He suggests stopping mandatory two year service and large commitments would allow students to stay silent and withdraw from conflict.
A reflective column argues U.S. campuses wasted energy during mandatory drafts as students protested. It notes the system’s faults and suggests a non-drafting era would calm student organization. It also riffs on global auto industry shifts and policy quirks.
Washington News columnist Bruce biossat argues the 1972 campaign is dull due to Nixon’s steady governance and McGovern’s weaknesses. He cites alleged White House spying, pervasive mistrust, and a nationwide disenchantment that extends beyond politics into daily life, suggesting a deeper cultural malaise behind the campaign stalemate.
William S. White outlines how the Nixon team will center final campaigning on Nixon’s foreign affairs strength. The piece argues McGovern challenges bipartisan foreign policy and predicts Nixon will stress past presidents and seek a broad coalition beyond the GOP to support foreign and select domestic issues.
Local Biddeford Maine newspaper notes publishing details. AP affiliation and newspaper offices listed with editor and publisher names, and subscription rates for one month six months and one year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.