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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1973
Page
4
The piece argues building codes hinder modern post and pier foundations and energy efficient houses. It cites T A Fitanides’s post industrial house in Biddeford facing code violations and calls for rewritten flexible town codes to address new construction.
Paul Harvey outlines fears that Arab oil nations could accumulate American dollars to purchase US assets including shares on the stock market and critical media outlets. He urges investment in alternative power like wind energy to avoid losing control of national resources.
A speaker warns that if foreign nations choose to spend oil revenues outside the United States our balance of payments could collapse. He urges rapid investment in alternative energy sources and praises the American farmer keeping income in balance while oil nations reinvest in food.
Israeli leaders including Defense Minister Dayan and Foreign Minister Eban privately back a flexible, cooperative response to a renewed U.S. effort likely in December. They seek improved international image amid European frustration while clinging to prewar borders as nonnegotiable until Egypt’s terms are met.
Common Cause reports from April to December 1972 show national campaign spending at about 77.25 million by House and Senate candidates with large shares from major donors. About one in five dollars comes from out of state, and 22.5 million lists as communications expenses. The piece urges public financing to curb moneyed interests after Watergate.
Washington sources reveal Freidin may have falsified confidential spy reports to the White House. One passage quotes Lyndon B. Johnson allegedly telling Ken Crawford of Newsweek that he would do everything to defeat George McGovern in 1972 and to “beat the dirty, rotten SOBs.” Crawford says the quotes were possibly fabricated, while Freidin claimed details, including a McGovernite plot, were accurate.
Excerpt cites Freidin claims about Democratic figures and Nixon allies. Hart and Muskie aides deny involvement while Freidin defends sending raw gossip to Chotiner. The reports allegedly urged press questioning tactics to rattle McGovern at news conferences.
Washington scene shows Nixon clinging to power amid ongoing scandals. The article notes new indictments facing former Cabinet members, a grand jury probe into a major antitrust settlement, and claims of executive privilege over a taped conversation. It also contrasts public statements with growing calls for accountability and recalls Dean's testimony.
The notice lists Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant Publisher with Biddeford Maine post payment details and AP membership in advance. Advertising rates show one month 3.00 six months 18.00 and one year 36.00. National reps Mathews Shannon Cub Inc New York City.
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