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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1972
Page
7
AP analysis argues official data inflate confidence in economic progress while real life measures diverge. It notes gains in income and lower inflation earlier, yet public trust remains fragile as inflation recedes and real purchasing power varies by region.
HAL BOYLE sketches a comic collection of modern annoyances from hail on a bald head to the endless tax burden. He skewers youths acne fears, overpriced nectarines, seasonally stale canapes, pampered pets, and empty career loafers. The essay weaves light satire about office life, dating, and social pretensions, ending with a light prayer for relief from life’s minor tribulations.
The House faced likely defeat on a proposal to cut off U.S. funds for the Indochina war within four months. The debate on a $74.6 billion defense bill also covered a plan to let the armed services shift GIs KP duties to civilians, while Rep. Addabbo warned the measure could end the war. The vote to set a troop withdrawal deadline had previously failed.
U S officials privately doubt a negotiated end before January despite talks and Kissinger meetings. They expect Hanoi and the Viet Cong to maintain a hard line post election, with two months needed for reassessment after November 8. Soviet comments warn against surrender, but hope persists Nixon returns to office and Hanoi reconsiders by January.
Paris AP dispatch says Henry Kissinger will again meet Le Duc Tho in Paris for the 17th secret Vietnam talks. Xuan Thuy will attend, with no details on time or place released. Kissinger to brief President Pompidou after Moscow negotiations and other matters.
Mission speaker Rev Joseph F E Manton CSSR of Boston’s Basilica will lead a three day pridium at St Mary Church Biddeford. He will preach at Saturday Masses 4 and 6 30 p m and Sunday Masses 8 9 30 and 11 a m plus 7 30 p m Sunday. Also Monday and Tuesday sessions. Open to public.
St Francis College will celebrate Harvest Sunday on Sept 17 at the College Chapel. Chaplain Joseph J Lemieux urges parishioners to bring items grown made or developed for display through the 4 30 Mass. The parish council plans events for the newly formed St Francis College Parish. Boat Season Is Here Buy Or Sell With Want Ad Section 53
The event is sponsored by the Women’s Sodality of St. Mary Church, supporting church activities and community outreach.
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