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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1964
Page
4
A quotation from Herbert Spenser argues liberty and morality depend on universal freedom and happiness, asserting no person can be perfectly free moral or happy until everyone shares in these states. The line reflects on collective well being and social justice.
The piece argues Brazil faces a deep, multi factor crisis akin to a civil strife. It cites inflation, fiscal irresponsibility, regional and ideological divides, strong anti communism among church and elites, and Jango Goulart's reforms. It claims his proximity to communists and naval mutinies sparked rebellion across states and questions constitutional governance.
Washington observers note a weaker White House imprint on the bureaucracy under President Johnson than under Kennedy. Some say Johnson limits direct memos and ground rules, preferring cabinet officers and agency heads to act as masters in their domains, with greater reliance on direct contact rather than White House staff pressure.
New York columnist recounts how some husbands still dominate wives through subtle control. He describes signs of rooster-pecked marriages such as managing money, doing chores, and excessive reassurance. The piece uses humor to challenge the idea that women rule society and notes the hidden paternalism in domestic life.
Maine Today profiles L L Bean as a self-made Maine icon who built a lasting outdoor equipment business in Freeport. The piece recounts his humble origins, relentless outdoorsmanship, and the global reach of his store, noting his impact on Maine’s economy and identity. Bean’s commitment to fellow sportsmen and his role in Maine industry are highlighted as defining parts of his legacy.
A long letter from Arthur A Beaudoin criticizes smutty literature and praises wartime heroes and Kennedy quotes while urging moral standards. Followed by notes from readers on taxes for a new 26 room school and gratitude to the Journal for supporting decent literature.
Paul Harvey’s Liberty on the campus decries student promiscuity and campus permissiveness. Harvard dorms host men entertaining women while UCLA and Stanford set varied rules. Experts warn liberty fuels health and social problems, urging religious and moral standards to curb decline.
The House approved 5.1 billion dollars for NASA’s 1964 budget, only 2 percent below the administration request, in a 283 to 73 vote. Agency officials then greenlit design work on a moon lander dubbed the moon bug, costing 390 million dollars, as lawmakers push to reach the moon and aim to beat the Russians.
A Los Angeles church sought and obtained a restraining order to keep a female parishioner from entering the church citing off key singing and distracting feathered hats. The piece contrasts church restraint with harsher actions in big city life.
Editorial notes that spring signals baseball fever as players and fans grow restless. Teams often prove they aren’t as strong as they appeared in April, with June usually revealing diminished hopes after winter’s yard cleanup.
The article ponders why earthquakes happen and how distant quakes trigger effects like Gulf waves. It recalls historic disasters from Vesuvius to Krakatoa and Tokyo, noting the humbling realization about humanity’s place in the universe and touching on political upheaval in Brazil and fear of similar shifts in Cuba.
Ruth Millett argues that a working wife raises family living standards and reduces a husband's anxiety by providing a dependable backstop. She notes a common harsh stereotype of working wives as selfish or disruptive to family life, urging husbands to appreciate the financial and emotional security a wife’s earnings offer.
Biddeford Maine daily paper lists Adams Street address 11 and key staff W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingals managing editor. Subscription rates shown payments in advance with monthly six month and yearly prices. Member of the Associated Press with rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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