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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1972
Page
4
In Our Opinion notes delegates at the 27th UN General Assembly face terrorism as the top issue. It laments security steps and predicts talks, not action, unless the UN breaks its pattern of impotent responses and enacts effective measures.
Virginia Payette argues liberals cheer as aging congressmen depart the House. She notes pensions and power drift to younger figures under a system favoring seniority while predicting gradual leadership turnover. The piece reassures long-serving members will linger in influence for years despite reforms.
In Texarkana Texas a burned Negro Baptist Church rises as St Paul Baptist Church with a dedication crowd of black and white parishioners. The pastor notes races rebuilding eyeball to eyeball shoulder to shoulder in love, citing unity in Jesus Christ and the call to renew the face of the earth.
GAO findings show through June 30 the heroin hotline received 28,341 calls but only 4,363 were usable leading to three seizures and minimal impact while office lines and narcotics staff were reduced. Air Force security directorate issues new rules to treat scrap paper as classified waste and limit unclassified trash.
Washington columnist notes New York shows a paradox of appeal and pain. He recalls dawn hours to glimpse the city’s scale, cites traffic strikes and high prices, and salutes New Yorkers who endure adversity with pride. He references tourists, residents, and a Las Vegas rematch in a humorous weave.
Washington analysis notes McGovern finds it hard to win over crowds with revived New Deal programs. Voters fear higher taxes for social programs and disillusionment from perceived big government, while Wallace gains with tax relief appeals. McGovern proposes more spending, not savings, including continued Vietnam and defense costs, which hurts resonance.
Raoul Pettai of Sudbury Massachusetts argues that Senator George McGovern advocates a peace he calls humanitarian but likens to totalitarian rule. Pettai cites McGovern’s World War II comments, the Hue massacre, An Loc, and Quang Tri as evidence of a double standard and aims the accusation at McGovern and allies.
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