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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
4
The piece argues that 1976 presidential speculation is premature and fading. It notes debate over conventions and suggests cities may seek alternatives if conventions retreat. It warns past trends offer little precedent as campaigns differ, with the presidency limited to one re election and the four year cycle shaping this dynamic.
Paul Harvey argues Social Security is a placebo funded by future paychecks. He calls for allowing older workers to earn beyond 65 without penalties and cites a suggested cap of 7000 annually to avoid discouraging productive elderly citizens. He warns current limits erode industriousness and tax intake.
Al Kaleel protests Brentwood Circle voting outcome in Saco noting rising water problems and taxpayer burden. He urges council to protect residents and restore faith, citing examples from nearby towns and calling for responsible progress in city governance.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Justice Powell proposed using the courts as a tool to promote big business. The confidential memo, circulated by the U S Chamber of Commerce, advised building a pro business faculty and campus presence and using amicus roles in Supreme Court cases. Powell suggested a vigorous, prioritized campaign to shape law and policy.
In a satirical column from the Senate Press Gallery voice the speaker jokes about world peace ideas. He parodies the Maclean Plan involving trading territories and then proposes total armament as a path to security. It ends with humorous notes on Muskie and McGovern Nixon banter.
The piece argues a long breakdown in U S China talks stemmed from diverging ideas of negotiation. Mao and Chou sought cooperative arrangements while the Americans favored bargaining and concessions. Hurley as honest broker failed to bridge those views. The piece ties these 1945 disputes to Paris talks and Hanoi today.
Washington notes that comparing McGovern to Truman in 1948 is misleading. Truman’s victory arose from broad labor and ethnic support and a resolute anti leftist stance, unlike McGovern who lacked wide Democratic backing. The piece argues McGovern’s past alliances and calls to “come home” undermine his credibility as a Truman parallel.
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