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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1969
Page
4
The article argues a fully open process would aid justice in the Green Berets murder case but a court martial may seal parts to protect classified information. It urges full disclosure to prevent public misperception and preserve the integrity of both the defendants and the American public.
Virginia Payette analyzes how heated mayoral contests in New York and similar cities could reboot failing urban services. The piece argues replacing incumbents with combative challengers spurs accountability, increases police and sanitation emphasis, and may finally improve garbage pickup and transit despite voter fatigue.
In a letter column the editor recaps Bishop Gerety’s Vatican II parish council directives and outlines nine parish committees to involve laypeople in community life. The piece contrasts these Vatican II goals with recent local governance notes, including mayoral actions on trash pickup, crime, firefighters, and smog, signaling broader civic engagement.
Washington Merry Go Round reports from government inspectors find bacterial contamination in cosmetics sold to the public with 61 of 250 samples tainted. Max Factor, Elizabeth Arden, Dell Labs and others recall products while officials withhold brand names. The FDA may seek stricter cosmetics regulation as cases include Tried and True conditioner, June Geranium lotion, Lash Brite eyeliner, Destinn Topical baby lotion and Play After Shave lotion. The piece also notes added public concern over cosmetics in light of mold recalls and emphasizes the danger to consumers.
About 1,500 elected black officials in Washington move to establish a permanent Center for Black Elected Officials aiming to ensure a fuller 1970 census count. They expect the count to raise black representation in Congress, state legislatures, and city councils by 1972, expanding influence without forming a third party.
Washington column venting about consumer irritants. Complains about automatic dishwashers failing to wash, department stores lacking parts, and lamps with bases requiring full disassembly. Riffs on Florida politics, Mets misfortune, and confusing car models amid humorous consumer gripes.
Russell Kirk recalls secret Nazi Soviet N A T protocols and Tehran talks that partitioned Poland and tied the Baltic states to Russia. He notes U S passivity, Roosevelts late stance, and wonders if a future great power conference could renegotiate Eastern Europe from a position of strength.
The Needle reviews Nixon’s posture toward Russia through Seward’s Alaska purchase. Alaska’s value and tax approach are described as a shifting real estate metaphor. Howard Hughes’ Nevada desert spending is contrasted with Seward’s two cent per acre Alaska deal.
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