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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
4
An editorial argues the space program, though semi military, is bringing humanitarian gains. The Crawling Robot Attack Bed or CRAB, an eight legged radio controlled mover, could lift five times its weight and assist disabled people by climbing curbs and later powering motorized wheelchairs. American ingenuity may soon apply space tech to everyday needs on earth.
Paul Harvey writes about a Kansas City tiki bar visit where a quiet family dinner reveals a girl and her mother seeking mild cocktails. The scene unfolds with artificial tropical decor and a subtle moral about temptations and seduction, ending with an almost empty drink and a quiet resolve.
Robert Alex Baron of Citizens for a Noise City leads a project with James H. Botsford of Bethlehem Steel to design a metal garbage can that falls with a thud instead of a clang. They add sound absorbing layers, six rubber feet, and a gum coating to reduce city noise.
Washington column analyzes Soviet decision to invade Czechoslovakia, naming East German leader Walter Ulbricht as pivotal in tipping the scales. It notes West Germany’s role as target for blaming the action, and references Kremlins doubt over Berlin Wall’s durability and fears of revived threats from figures like Franz Josef Strauss.
A reader letter page discusses Constitution Week observances and quotes Jefferson and Franklin. It includes opinions on national defense, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, cost concerns, and Maine's industrial future contrasted with tourism, urging focus on manufacturing and government contracts.
Russell Kirk examines religious strife in Londonderry Derry Northern Ireland where Protestant Orangemen and Catholic communities recall past battles, Penal Laws and jail escapes. He notes gable-end murals, holy-water upholding faith, and enduring political tensions despite parliamentary toleration.
A stowaway fly aboard a 600 mph flight prompts musings on sight, altitude and travel in a breezy reflection by Don Maclean. The piece touches humor and curiosity about science while noting the Kennedy Culture Center’s $12 million deficit and a jab at Justice Abe Fortas’s $15 000 paid talks. Hubert Humphrey’s stance on communism is lightly questioned.
Washington columnist Ray Cromley compares the Czechoslovak crisis to Soviet tensions as economic strain, party corruption, and crackdowns fuel student and intellectual protests. He notes Dubcek style liberalization risks echoing in the USSR, though timing remains uncertain.
Harold Coffin mocks a surge of new political parties as youth and headlines collide. The letter questions civil service actions, election politics, and public trust while noting how leadership changes affect public safety and tourism.
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