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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1973
Page
4
A week ago Biddeford voters rejected the proposed city charter by 735 to 415. Even if the result were reversed the referendum failed since 2340 voters were needed. The piece urges a charter commission with three manager advocates, three mayor advocates, chaired by an independent, to craft a plan moving Biddeford toward a representative council and a full-time administration.
The piece critiques corporate philanthropy and fundraising tactics, exposing how donations to charities are often coerced or leveraged to benefit corporate interests and suppliers. It argues for private, not corporate, charity and calls to end coercive fundraising practices. It questions tax advantages and highlights the moral cost to donors and recipients.
A collection of terse thoughts from Descartes Oppenheimer Einstein Poincare Reynolds Thoreau on truth mystery imagination and the role of science in knowledge. The quotes emphasize probability intuition and the value of truth over fame or wealth.
Washington details Seymour Freidin and Lucy Goldberg using White House access to gather off the record quotes from Hubert Humphrey Ed Muskie and other Democratic contenders. Reports show tensions between Muskie and Humphrey with perceived undercutting and personal feuds, plus briefings to Haldeman Mitchell and MacGregor.
The Nation notes Agnew faces potential downfall amid Watergate fallout. The Nixon administration seeks a path to deflect blame through possible resignation or impeachment, weighing political opportunity against legal risk as it rattles the vice presidency and Public image.
The column discusses usage of unawares and farther versus further, then shifts to the Spiro Agnew case. It examines potential actions by Attorney General Richardson and possible outcomes including grand jury indictment, impeachment, or resignation, noting political implications and calls for swift action. The piece blends language notes with political commentary on 1973 events.
The piece argues polls seek a happiness measure amid rising inflation crime and unrest. It suggests poll results feed policies, notes trust declines in Washington, and predicts conservation and rationing will shape daily life from menus to energy use and travel. It warns of looming scarcity and a return to simpler living.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Wm E Foster Alta W Foster B F C Whitehouse W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton editor Gladys M Whitehouse president treasurer with a 283 3625 business office 282 1535 editorial published daily except Sunday at St Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005 and notes Associated Press membership with subscription rates: one month 3 six months 18 one year 36 plus national ad reps Mathews Shannon Cub Ben Inc 757 3rd Ave New York City.
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