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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1975
Page
5
The piece warns that New York City's potential default and cash shortfalls could rattle municipal finance nationwide. It argues that if the Big Apple fails to meet obligations and issues uncertain relief checks, investor confidence in municipal bonds would drop, raising borrowing costs for cities far away.
Russell Baker riffs on the evolving shaving بح industry and television shenanigans. He satirizes the hype around new shaving systems and gadgets while recalling old methods and a blue blade era. He notes consumer frenzy and media chatter about gadgets, prices, and progress.
Readers describe Sept 12 1975 Local 406 gathering at Biddeford Junior High School for ratification as chaotic with shouting and intoxicated individuals. They praise Reginald Lacroix and the negotiating committee while condemning disorder and theft of the microphone, noting the meeting was spoiled for all by a few unruly attendees.
A listing showing Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster B F C Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer continues marker of the paper era guidance
Washington reporters reveal a covert US Israel accord promising yearly military and economic backing beyond 1976 2.3 billion in military aid. The pact contemplates advanced weapons including Pershing missiles and F-16 fighters and calls for joint high tech studies and long term defense commitments.
In Washington the security state is growing with White House guards at Ford's and Kissinger's homes and embassies protected around the world. Reston notes public fear persists despite constant security and argues presidents no longer need to travel crowds to prove accessibility. He questions the value of endless handshaking in an era of instant media contact.
The Nation criticizes New York City’s plan for a Battery to 42nd Street West Side Highway arguing it costs up to 110 million with 1 billion from Federal funds, ignores mass transit needs, worsens traffic and air quality, and reflects energy and policy failures amid a highway lobby and urban transportation myth. The piece urges investment in mass transit over costly new highways.
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