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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1967
Page
4
An opinion piece notes cold viruses are diverse and species specific with chimpanzees sharing some strains. It explains vaccines are not yet commercial and treatment focuses on symptom relief while research continues funded for decades.
Paul Harvey discusses Rene Dubos and his book Man Adapting which argues medicine should treat the whole ecological system rather than each ailment. He compares historical medical shifts from microanalytical methods to a systems approach and predicts future therapy will be far more holistic.
Guernsey in the Channel Islands mints a square one shilling replacement coin aimed at reducing wear from the old 10 shilling note. The shape was chosen to avoid confusion with other coins and plans exist to replace all 10 shilling notes. The article also reflects on money’s role and moral stewardship.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Paul Casavant as publisher and P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes newspaper contact numbers and subscription rates payable in advance, including one month 2.60 six months 5.50 and one year 31.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and holds AP republication rights for local news.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson unveils the Powell saga by tracing Adam Clayton Powell Sr.’s rise from poverty in West Virginia coal towns to religious leadership and schooling, arguing the House will weigh whether Adams Jr. deserves re seating with respect to his family history and racial double standards.
A sociopolitical column discusses cancer statistics and warning signs, urges public awareness and donations to the American Cancer Society, and recalls anecdotes about war protests and Turkish humor before ending with a cliffhanger about a man encountering a buzzard on returning home.
Freshman Oregon Governor Thomas McCall writes 20 GOP governors urging a wait-and-see stance on presidential prospects. Moderates worry Romney's momentum wanes while Percy gains visibility as a possible backup, with Romney committed to New Hampshire and other primaries.
Russell Kirk argues for a new order of television with a base pay of 325 per week for all artists and proposes replacing striking white entertainers with Black talent. He cites civil rights leaders and demographic percentages to claim Negro children are faithful viewers and should see proportional representation on screen. He suggests Colored TV as a practical scheme, noting it could be better than current TV diets.
The piece jokes about Adam Clayton Powell and absentee ballots as he contemplates returning to Congress. It follows nightclub banter about Duke Ziebert and a waiter fan of horse racing, ending with a quip about a possible new committee on sport fishing and sunbathing.
Harvey Paul of Hills Beach commends Biddeford High and Junior High coaches for their voluntary program benefiting his three sons at the high school and two at the junior high. He urges a similar girls program to broaden physical fitness opportunities.
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