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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
3
The 28th Amendment influences college towns as out of state students claim residency for tuition refunds. Courts may rule residency for one purpose means residency for all, threatening lower tuition bases at land grant schools. Tax law changes and new resident contributions could reshape local funding and budgets.
The essay argues against closing factories and schools in summer citing maintenance costs and idle capacity. It notes districts adopting year-round programs in St Charles Atlanta and Texas showing expanded courses and ongoing use of facilities. It highlights voter fatigue with bond issues and benefits for job seekers and education efficiency.
A signed letter from William Searle of 502 Ferry Road argues that Saco should elect Berton Braley to the Legislature. The author praises Braley as experienced in government and aligned with local needs. The piece ends with a Halloween joke about trick-or-treat candy.
A confidential communication between two Pennsylvania officials ties Rep. Dan Flood to pushing contracts for campaign funds. Auditor General Casey reports Kaminski Brothers and GNR links amid a broader push to bar Mafia linked suppliers from federal and state bids. GSA tightening rules and sending suspect bids to Justice.
A column mocks gender in politics with a male supremacist voice. It riffs on women’s rights, antidiscrimination laws, and a fired secretary reading Germaine Greer, then shifts to political satire about campaigns and 1960s figures. The piece uses provocative humor to lampoon sexism in office culture and election year antics.
A reflective meditation on minorities and majorities, the underprivileged and overburdened. The piece notes women are now remembered along with forgotten men, questioning whether anything outlasts an election year or a politician’s memory.
Washington notes portray Senator George McGovern as philosophical about a possible loss to President Nixon. Friends say he believes his campaign spurred lasting change in the Democratic Party and U.S. institutions, even if the outcome is not victory. The piece notes Democrats wonder how his influence will shape party structure and reforms after November 7.
Washington commentary urges President Nixon to pursue national reconciliation after a bitter campaign. It notes McGovern’s harsh rhetoric and suggests using a surrogate figure like Michigan Senator Phil Hart to bridge divisions and heal the nation.
Publication details list Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster B. F. C. Whitehouse W. Paul Casavant and staff roles. Addresses and contact lines show Biddeford Maine offices. Subscription rates are given for one month six months and one year. The page notes AP affiliation and national advertising rep info.
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