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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
4
The page cites President Calvin Coolidge stating there is no right to strike against public peace anywhere at any time, framing a stance on labor actions and civic order.
The polluted Saco River worsens with a mysterious contaminant possibly fungus or industrial waste. Boats and recreation suffer while a health threat looms as Biddeford and Saco officials face urgent action, urging construction of sewage treatment plants.
The piece argues that U S government controls curb farm exports and distort free trade. It notes beef imports rose 90 percent to about 1 5 billion pounds while the United States relies on imports despite large cattle stocks, pressed by political concessions to obtain overseas markets.
Defense Secretary McNamara testified on a transistorized radio contract bought at 2278 dollars each with a negotiated bid. After opening to 27 bidders the price fell to 843 dollars per unit. He notes second bid savings come only with competition and questions why 85 percent of DOD purchases remain on negotiated contracts.
University of Pennsylvania researchers report that a single person cooking breakfast for the whole family yields more balanced meals. Tests show individuals cooking their own breakfast often settle for toast and coffee and may burn toast. The piece notes the idea is widely agreeable and hints Junor leaves the bedroom light on.
Washington reports that initialing the limited treaty is a first step toward reducing tensions and moving toward general disarmament. It notes lack of on site inspections and reliance on atmospheric radiation checks, with ratification envisaged through a multi nation process led by the United States Britain and Russia.
A columnist advises wives to curb personal calls to husbands at work. The writer notes many chats while shopping or during office hours disrupt productivity and suggests a daily call at a convenient time to avoid resentment and protect the husband’s professional image.
Paul Harvey examines GOP fault lines as Goldwater gains momentum and Rockefeller warns of subversion. He notes Young Republicans led by Donald Lukens push conservative stances including U N withdrawal, while urging rights to housing and education but cautioning against mixing privileges with rights.
The piece explains that movie budgets and returns are now discussed with stockholders watching. It notes Cleopatra and Mutiny on the Bounty as costly examples with mixed profits, cites Gone With the Wind and Ben Hur as huge moneymakers, and mentions How the West Was Won on both sides of the Atlantic. A separate report from Guaymas, Mexico, covers Ralph Kennedy's propeller failure when his plane hit a buzzard and landed on a beach.
A column invites readers to list what they never did or tried to do. The sample items show a man past fifty who never owned land, piloted a plane, tipped a table, bowed to bosses, kept a pet, borrowed from a millionaire, learned music, hunted large game, or cashed out of town. The piece suggests such omissions form a reverse biography and asks readers what’s on their own undone list.
Bernard Baruch’s vision of an international atomic authority guided the early debate on the postwar nuclear era. The Moscow accord limited to atmospheric tests, not underground, sparked mixed reactions. Harriman stressed there was no secret deal as fears linger about Khrushchev’s global aims.
The piece discusses global distrust of nuclear treaties, noting France and Red China reject the pact. It argues the test ban is a small step amid widespread fear, with Khrushchev and other powers wary of Western and U.S. nuclear dominance.
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