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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1973
Page
4
An editorial argues for more flexibility in high school, praising Biddeford School Board for allowing early graduation or outside credits, and Old Orchard Beach plans to admit adults into classes with space. It cites released time and practical projects as beneficial if students use it wisely.
Paul Harvey notes that while 18 year olds gain rights to vote own property marry and sign contracts they face higher auto insurance tougher loans and potential liability including lawsuits. He warns of increased jury service psychiatric needs and higher accident rates among young adults amid shifting expectations since the 1970 voting age change.
Theodore Bernstein notes careful use of terms like graffiti strata media trivia and trivia back formation from trivium. He explains singular plural tendencies and origins, urging readers to watch language usage.
The Biddeford newspaper lists staff and contact lines with publisher Paul Casavant and editor Charles C. Sutton, notes third class post status in Biddeford Maine, and presents subscription prices of three dollars monthly for one month and thirty six dollars annually.
Washington report details how Seymour Freidin, “Chapman’s Friend,” fed verbatim Muskie confidences to the White House and allies like Murray Chotiner and John Mitchell. The transcript notes Muskie’s temper, staff friction, and alleged distorted leaks aimed at hampering his 1972 presidential bid.
Washington scene notes two Democrats say Nixon should pick Agnew’s successor if he resigns and Congress would approve. Connally emerges as a possible Republican nominee, with Ford and Strauss hinting at a presidential trajectory, while Democrats fear aiding a rival in 1976.
Former Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach argues in Foreign Affairs that the United States should drop covert actions abroad except intelligence gathering. He links secrecy to democratic distrust, cites Bay of Pigs and Vietnam, and calls for openness with Congress and within the executive, plus drastic curbs on classified information and a ban on covert foreign activities. He says policy must align with constitutional principles and public view.
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