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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1972

Page

4

Cars and music collide as future autos promise new sounds

Editorial notes that future cars will blend safety and melody with bells, alarms, and beeps. Manufacturers already offer alarms for door and ignition actions and trunk tampering.

Virginia's Viewpoint on the Easy Job of the Presidency

Virginia Payette argues the presidency seems easy with luxury and perks. She notes the real burden includes global duties and responsibilities, but mocks the daily annoyances offset by secrecy, staff, and privilege enjoyed by the First Family.

Insomniac Comic Turns on Energy Conservation

A humorous piece by Warold Coffiy portrays a man who insists he sleeps little yet wakes often to complain of insomnia. He claims to be an avid conservationist by trying to save energy, but his wife’s calls trigger his interrupted hearings.

Secret Service

Hidden Opinions In Quiet Conversations Reveal Marital Tensions

A short, candid diary style excerpt shows a speaker noting how whispers reveal judgmental remarks about a husband’s weight. The narrator admits hearing critical comments but struggles with direct questions about daily chores. The tone suggests casual domestic dynamics and gendered expectations.

Great Minds Face Trials Through History

Beethoven wrote most music after losing hearing at 31. Bell was mocked as a crank for talking through a wire. Barton built the Red Cross amid Civil War battles overcoming timidity. Parkman, Braille, Dostoevski and Paul faced severe afflictions to shape legacy. A prayer invokes imitators of their greatness. A political independent endures both parties’ hoopla at Miami Beach.

Beethoven Alexander Graham Bell Clara Barton Red Cross Francis Parkman America Louis Braille Dostoevski Siberian St. Paul Christ

Nixon rejects overture to Cuba despite signals from Havana

Washington reports Nixon remains hard line on Cuba, opposing any normalization with Castro while Cuba aids revolutionary movements in Latin America. CIA sources note Castro flirted with softer tones during Chile trip, but U S policy follows OAS ties and Cuban alignment with Soviet military aid.

Jack Anderson Washington Nixon Peking Moscow Havana Fidel Castro Cuba Russia Castro United States Latin America United Nations Teofilo Acosta Rodriguez Central Intelligence Agency White House CIA Chile U.S Acosta Che Guevara Bebe Rebozo U. S Organization of American States OAS Enrique Benavides Aleksei Kosygin Benavides

War on crime and city politics by Lindsay

Washington columnist analyzes New York Mayor Lindsay's declared war on the Mafia and questions its effectiveness. He argues organized crime is deeply embedded in the economy and critiques both police efforts and political risk, noting public appetite for crime lore and leadership challenges. He also lampoons figures like Jane Fonda and debates crime culture in US cities.

Don Maclean Washington New York John Lindsay Mafia Chicago Lindsay

McGovern defense cut plan hinges on manpower costs

Washington- Sen George McGovern urges a 30 billion cut in three years by reducing weapons. He stresses manpower costs as the key trigger in defense spending, noting payrolls have driven costs higher despite reduced force levels. Brookings analysts warn manpower remains the main budget driver.

Bruce Biossat NEA Washington George McGovern McGovern New York U.S Brookings Vietnam George _McGovern

Exiled East African Asians Face bleak future

Russell Kirk argues Ugandan expulsion of about 55 000 Indians and 26 000 potential cases threatens property, livelihood, and citizenship. He contrasts South Africa and Britain, warns UN inaction, and labels Western liberal optimism as flawed amid racial displacement.

Russell Kirk Uganda East Africa Asia United Kingdom Africa United States United Nations Tanzania Kenya Republic of South Africa South Africa India Pakistan London Birmingham Glasgow Israel Soviet Russia

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