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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
5
The piece argues student college costs rise beyond most families means and urges use of loans and grants. It cites National Defense Education Act loans and federal state programs with 7 percent interest, noting defaults rose to 36 000 students and $50 million, risking program viability if irresponsibles are not weeded out.
Paul Harvey reports Hughes faced exploitation by promoters and hoods in Las Vegas as Wall Street Journal findings show millions lost in inflated property deals and skimmed casino profits. The DOJ probes reveal massive swindles while locals suffer amid a desert town divided by gambling culture.
Frances Sobel, of Faramus New Jersey, left a stagnating routine to learn braille transcription in 1959. She now presides over the National Braille Association with 3500 members and oversees 1000 titles transcribed by volunteers. The Braille Book Bank focuses on foreign language and mathematics textbooks.
Washington investigations reveal Maurice Stans arranging corporate funds for Nixon campaigns by directing executives to send individual checks through company channels. Litton Industries and Montgomery Ward reportedly facilitated lists and mailings while the law remained technically in force. Israel's Meir tried to stay neutral on the 1972 race, signaling no public backing for Nixon.
Washington columnist rails at camping and outdoor life while mocking camp fans and the travel trailer culture. He jokes about agent pitches, prefers home comforts, and puns on political topics and pop figures of the era.
Washington commentary argues both Nixon and McGovern avoid hard truths on future taxes. It cites looming $350 billion federal budgets by 1977, automatic cost of living increases, and built in escalators. McGovern pledges no new taxes on wages, while nudging higher taxes on the rich and closing loopholes.
Babson's Reports Inc notes the trucking industry shows rising revenues and earnings in 1972 helped by ICC rate relief, investment credit, and a strong economy. It cites intermodal growth, highway expansion, suburban shopping centers, and flexible trucking as factors improving share values and long term prospects.
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