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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1973
Page
4
Editorial notes daylight saving time origins from Franklin 1784 and wartime British practice in 1916. It traces the shift from energy conservation to extra outdoor time and suggests a broad desire to regain longer evenings in six months.
A conservative columnist portrays Spiro Agnew’s fall as a national tragedy within the White House era. It argues Agnew’s critiques on permissiveness and media bias remain relevant, while noting the difficulty of public discourse after his resignation. The piece lauds Agnew’s intellectual engagement and warns of broader cultural shifts.
Paul Harvey argues criminals should pay cash compensation to victims rather than serve long prison terms. He cites cases from Latin America and U S examples, noting bills and senate votes on compensation while warning taxpayers would be burdened. He suggests debt payments could deter crime and cites judges allowing non prison labor in repayment schemes.
Washington readers ask about Nixon’s San Clemente purchase funded partly by a friend. Answers cover Abplanalp loans, down payments, furnishings, and later debt cancellation. Separate notes discuss Vietnam progress, Ford’s therapy visit, Don Dell loan sharking, Kelley to Hoover’s role, and Brig. Gen Upp’s taxpayer costs.
An editorial reflects on two pivotal developments after the Nixon era turmoil. It praises Judge Sirica’s enforcement of the grand jury subpoena and notes public support for impeachment as Congress weighs further action. The piece warns that ongoing Watergate probes will pressure Nixon and Washington to face accountability.
A 1973 humor piece mocks Nobel Prize logic and military titles with a string of satirical questions about dictators generals and officials including Chiang Kai-shek Franco Amin Kissinger Ford Agnew and Nixon. The piece toys with word inflation like generalissimo and professorissimo while critiquing political power and justice.
Reader criticizes Mayor Boucher for rejecting Biddeford Pool Association’s plan to share facilities. Calls use of eminent domain inappropriate and urges funding for a year round facility instead of a summer only site. Commends association for generosity and care for the land at Biddeford Pool.
Publisher B F Casavant and editor C Sutton lead the Biddeford Saco Journal with Alta Foster and Gladys Whitehouse in leadership roles. The paper, based on ll ms Street Biddeford Maine, outlines subscription rates and Associated Press affiliation.
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