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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1972
Page
3
Editorial praises the U S Constitution as a cherished, enduring document adopted in 1787. It notes debates, amendments, and the pledge “We the people” while stressing the document’s enduring purpose and defenses against change or misinterpretation.
Maryline White argues Bill Hathaway lacks strong recognition in Maine's First District while facing Margaret Chase Smith. The piece criticizes campaign organization across candidates including McGovern and John Schmitz, noting Hathaway’s sparse local presence and weak staffing, contrasting with Barry Hobbins' smoother campaign.
Virginia's Viewpoint outlines Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's plan to have the federal government acquire Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard moors and beaches as a public trust. The proposal aims to curb development and preserve vacation lands from luxury condo growth, drawing mixed reactions from islanders and developers as Congress weighs the measure.
A four year buried memo links a New York Times editorial to Spiro Agnew’s hostility toward the press. The Times accused him of land dealings as governor and lying about bank stock inheritance, claims disputed by sources close to Agnew. The memo notes Nixon aides urged a sharp counterattack and cites ongoing clashes with the liberal press.
U S officials anticipate a possible trade pact with the Soviet Union as export forecasts surge to about 800 million dollars this year. Reports say Russia has bought over 1 billion dollars in grain and major deals with China and Occidental Petroleum signal growing East West commerce amid criticisms over grain sales.
Nixon and McGovern cannot fix urban decline with bricks alone. Bruce Biossat argues the core problem is a hollow civic spirit distracting many Americans, not just cities, as he cites Chicago kidnappings and neglected elderly at hospital doors to illustrate widespread callousness.
Russell Kirk argues McGovern’s campaign lags Nixon, loses Southern and labor support, and lacks Truman’s incumbency advantages. He notes Hilton Head speech gaps, weak fundraising versus Goldwater’s past, and internal doubts, warning against repeating 1948’s surprise win. He cites Meany’s scathing Labor Day TV rebuke.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists subscription prices and staff roles including publisher Paul Casavant and editor P Ingalls. Rates shown are one month 300, six months 18.00, one year 36.00 with advance payment. Office and contact details noted for Biddeford Maine 04005.
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