The Guns of September and Labor Unrest at Ford
In Our Opinion progress in labor relations is slow as the UAW prepares for a Ford strike. The column argues the prewar buildup mirrors 1914, with both sides ready for battle and wary of inflation but unsure of gains, concluding the September 1967 strike harms everyone and yields only limited peace.
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United Auto Workers
Ford Motor Company
Europe
UAW
Vietnam
Shelly Berman
Aid shaped postwar recovery and its mixed legacy
The piece notes that from 1946 to 1966 the U.S. spent 117 billion dollars on foreign aid to Europe and other nations. It credits Europe’s quick rebuilding to existing foundations but argues aid to undeveloped countries often harms, emphasizing self-help and caution against corruption.
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United States
General Accounting Office
U. S
Europe
America
Riffraff Invades Chicago Transit in Paul Harvey Essay
Paul Harvey laments rising violence on Chicago transit, citing robberies and assaults on CTA passengers. He contrasts city crime with towns where doors are left unlocked and residents feel safe, praising vigilant officials for keeping undesirable visitors moving.
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Paul Harvey
Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
CTA
Megalopolis
Ford strike looms as UAW and Ford clash in talks
In Detroit the United Auto Workers push for profit sharing while Ford negotiators defend a hard line. Tensions rise over wage offers and shop floor issues, including pre lunch washups and cafeteria handwashing. The stalled talks threaten a long auto industry walkout.
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Washington
Ford
United Auto Workers
Walter Reuthers
Reuther
Henry Ford Sr
Ford Foundation For
Ford Foundation
White House
George Bundy
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Foundation
Ford Company
Detroit
Malcolm L. Denise
Ford Labor Relations
Denise
General Motors
Chrysler
Harlem
Transport dept bets on speed over safety
Washington columnist criticizes the new Department of Transportation for prioritizing high speed trains and supersonic airliners. He warns that extreme speeds threaten passengers and cites Japan’s tech as dangerous. He questions airline profits driving faster travel and mocks political figures on election flaws and TV season hype.
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Don Maclean
Washington
Department of Transportation
Boston
Europe
America
Transportation Department
Japan
Tokyo
Death of a dog prompts leash law plea in Saco
A Saco family mourns Fallon a young Scottish Terrier killed by a hit and run on Simmer Street near Route One. The letter to the Journal urges dog leash laws citing police reports and a belief stricter rules could prevent similar tragedies. The family plans a new dog from The Doghouse Portland and thanks officers and witnesses.
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Journal
Timothy
Bryan
Simmer Street
Route One
Upper Main Street
Saco
Nason
Fecteau
Biddeford
Mr. Davis
Fallon
Maine
St., Saco
William P. Mackenzie
D.V.M
Portland
Annette M. Courtois
To The Point Immunities and Privileges Of Manhood
Russell Kirk reflects on immunities and privileges of life and liberty. He notes personal avoids like stock ownership and arrests, contrasts hardships with adventures, and urges gratitude for freedoms, warning against complacency and praising life’s risks and eventual release. The essay blends aphorisms with literary references.
White radicals strained at alliance with Negro militants
Washington coverage reports at the National Conference for New Politics white radicals struggle to gain power by partnering with African Americans. Delegates faced demands for black-led measures, including white civilizing committees, prompting walkouts and protests over perceived surrender of white liberal goals.
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Bruce Biossat
NEA
Washington
Chicago
National Conference For New Politics
New Politics
America
Doe
Teen saves twin brothers from blaze wins bravery medal
Gloria Cassidy, 14, crawled into a burning apartment twice to rescue her 3 year old twin brothers, severely burned herself. She will receive a medal for bravery and a trip to Washington to meet the President, highlighting the gift of inner strength and service to others.
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Washington
Gloria Cassidy
Australian swimmers turn channel feats into spectator sport
Linda Mc Gill sought permission to swim topless in the English Channel and turned the feat into a spectator event. Dame Pattie Maynard looms as another topless challenger in the America’s Cup yachting classic while the tale of the Australian Crawl links speed to a shark‑infested sea.
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Australia
Linda McGill
Miss McGill
Dame Pattie
Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and staff listings
Biddeford Saco Journal details publication info including address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher W Paul Casavant managing editor E P Ingalls and contact numbers plus subscription rates in advance for one month two six months and one year and a note about Associated Press rights.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
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George Hamilton
Lynda Bird Johnson
Lynda Bird
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Mac's
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Hanoi
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Eisenhower
Russell Kirk
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James Keller
Harold Coffin
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