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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
4
Boston Mayor Kevin H White writes in the New York Times proposing that all national elections occur in 1974 to elect a new president and vice president. He suggests the Speaker of the House act as interim president until Jan 20 1975 when a new four year term would begin.
The essay presents a Satire of Haig channeling Mark Antony to bury Nixon while praising him and criticizing critics. It portrays Sen Nixon’s legacy and the political fallout, with quoted lines and stage-like insertions by First and Second Citizens depicting reactions in Washington. The piece endorses free expression in Letters to The Journal.
In an International Currency Review essay, Prof John Vaizey notes China’s self sufficient monetary system and stable yuan. Officials explain currency tied to commodities, state ownership of most enterprises, barter trade, no income tax, and fixed salaries. China pays debts to the Soviet Union finished in 1965 and remains largely self sufficient in food and aid provider amid disappearing inflation.
Theodore Bernstein explores language quirks and etymology in a column titled Word Oddities. He discusses why female animal names sometimes end with ess, noting lionsess and tigress, while PanthERess and Leopardess exist. He also explains suffix variety and the evolution of feminine endings across English. The piece includes a light anecdote about Paul Scherr of Glenside and the word unloving from a word game.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists staff and office numbers with publishers editors and officers. It notes the newspaper’s Biddeford Maine address, AP affiliation, and subscription rates of 3.00 monthly 18.00 semiannual and 36.00 yearly.
Washington source recounts a secret CIA style briefing alleging Moscow directed the fourth Arab Israeli clash. It claims prewar Soviet shipments and pressure on Arab leaders, with Nixon and Kissinger seeking restraint and a strike balance. The piece notes Brezhnev sought cease fire and a joint force, then backed away.
Leonard Levasseur urges Biddeford Publishing Co to build a fully accessible office with no barriers for the handicapped. He calls for accessible transportation and recreational areas and insists action is needed now rather than later.
A fragmentary voice laments modern money woes and work culture. The speaker imagines applying as general contractor despite cynical notes about wages and long vacations. A bibulous neighbor is described as enjoying a vacation soon.
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