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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1964

Page

4

Editorial Balcony Thought for Evening

The page presents a reflective quotation attributing to William Makepeace Thackeray that "Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children" to frame an evening meditation on motherhood and virtue.

William Makepeace Thackery

Denmark shows traffic safety by public will and strict enforcement

The Danish approach combines harsh penalties for traffic violations, relentless safety campaigns, and pedestrian crosswalk emphasis with police enforcement. Rapid urban congestion and a national goal culture foster cautious driving, contrasting with American highway expansion and high fatality counts despite more cars.

United States Denmark U. S Copenhagen Los Angeles New York-New Jersey Parkway

De Gaulle Expands France’s Reach Into Latin America

The French leader’s Latin American visit shows France pursuing independent trade and political ties. He retains NATO while courting eastern bloc ties and hints at another Latin American tour, signaling a shift in U S policy considerations for the region.

de Gaulle Latin America United States France South Central America Europe NATO Western Alliance Red China West Germany U. S Washington

Earthworms Shaping World History From Plows to Fertilizer

Spring brings focus on earthworms also called fishworms and dew worms. They enrich soil, aerate burrows, and may surface 15 tons of soil daily via worm activity. Darwin noted their global presence and long sizes in Australia. Maoris use worms as food though U S gourmets have scarcely tried worm banquets.

Cleopatra Nile Valley Charles Darwin Darwin Andes Australia United States New Zealand U. S

Tax cuts spur rumblings in Colorado under Gov Love

Colorado Governor John Love's tax rebate program and subsequent package to align with federal rules have relieved the treasury only briefly. Drought and sagging cattle prices widened deficits, prompting a cigarette tax and cuts to medical and commuter deductions. Education funding lags the national average as student numbers rise, forcing reliance on local property taxes.

Bruce Biossat Washington Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn Washington Colorado John Love Howdy Ma‘am Love Denver

Hollywood Landmark to be Restored by New Owner

In Hollywood, the Garden Court apartments on Hollywood Boulevard, opened in 1919, are being restored by new owner Erwin Katz who has refused to tear it down. The landmark building features a classical facade with Corinthian columns and Adonis statues, a grand lobby with oriental rugs and mahogany, and former tenants including Stella Turk Mae Murray Una Merkel Sidney Blackmer Anita Stewart.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Hollywood Boulevard Grauman Garden Court Stella Turk Mae Murray Una Merkel Sidney Blackmer Anita Stewart

A Post Easter Call for Spiritual Renewal by Roger Babson

Babson argues spring and Easter demand a spiritual rebirth to heal a world beset by scandal and hatred. He questions the role of religion in public life and politics, urging voters to seek leaders guided by the Spirit and to oppose solving all problems with science alone. He cites Saul’s conversion and the World's Fair as prompts for a worldwide spiritual awakening.

Babson Park Mass Jesus Saul of Tarsus Saul Paul Europe

Public Forum Letters on censorship and civic rights

Open letters from readers argue that censorship is unchecked by law and urge defenders of free press. They defend readers equity, urge referendums on school funding, and reference a 1964 Supreme Court libel ruling to support broad First Amendment rights.

Journal Berlin United States Supreme Court of the United States Justice Black Goldberg William ©. Douglas New York Times Company L. B. Sullivan Robert D. Abernathy Black

Paul Harvey on Communists and Kennedy assassination

Paul Harvey argues that Communists use propaganda to mislead Americans about Kennedy's death. He cites statements by Gus Hall and others, accusing rightists and blaming the assassination on various plots. He contends that Soviet aligned rhetoric aims to defeat ultraright candidates and promote Communist or independent figures.

Kennedy United States Gus Hall Cuba Communist ‘Worker Birch Society Communist Party Hall Worker New Jersey Dis

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and editorial info

Publication details for Biddeford Saco Journal listing address Adams Street Biddeford Maine staff roles and contact numbers with subscription rates in advance One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 and noting AP membership and republication rights.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine W. Paul Post

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