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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1964
Page
4
Thought for Evening quotes Socrates on human restraint and duty, urging a man to stay within his bounds and await divine summons rather than rashly ending his life. The remark frames life as a fragile prison whose door should not be opened by human hand.
The piece notes Anastas Mikoyan’s ceremonial rise as president signals a generational shift from Bolsheviks to Brezhnev and others, while Khrushchev’s exit won’t end totalitarian rule. It argues dictator transitions avoid power vacuum, and that the new leaders will preserve Communist doctrine and the confrontation with democracy.
A male stylist pitches shaving heads for women as the latest trend. Once mocked, the bald look is pitched as cool and modern, with millions of men realizing they may have been ahead in this fashion parade.
A reflection on health officials and doctors advising hot weather coping tips. They urge avoiding unnecessary exertion, staying in shade, wearing loose clothing, not worrying, and drinking nonalcoholic liquids. The piece laments overwork and social habits, noting summer laziness and workplace motives.
US analysts say the Soviet leader will hedge in Southeast Asia and avoid major moves before the November vote. Khrushchev may press Cuba for leverage without triggering a crisis, while aiming to split US-France relations and influence South Viet Nam, but shortages and admin problems limit actions.
AP writer recounts George Burns age 68 juggling Wendy and Me at Warner Bros producing and writing duties for No Time for Sergeants and Mister Id while overseeing scripts. He says retirement not for him, praises Gracie Allen and notes discovering Ann Margret while stressing the drive to perform and please an audience.
Babson Park Massachusetts analyst Roger Babson foresees rising retail turnover through autumn and holiday shopping, boosted by the tax cut. He warns competition will sharpen, stores must improve advertising and service, and discounters may shrink to a dozen viable chains as luxury goods demand grows. The government aims to sustain prosperity through the November elections.
A Maine toll collector recounts a man returning after 15 years away who, at a New Hampshire Maine border booth, knelt and kissed Maine soil. The letter to Governor Reed extols Maine as heaven on earth and argues that much of the state’s population movement is balanced by new residents from other states.
Miles A. Smith reviews The Third Day a thriller from McGraw Hill priced at 4.95. The tale follows Charles Bancroft who loses 11 years of memory after a mental breakdown and wanders from New York to a Connecticut town where he may have married into the Parsons family and faces a factory fight, distrust from his wife Alexandria and son Gene, and a tense melodramatic quest to reclaim his life. The narrative blends suspense with a detached look at his other self as he confronts possible crime and seeks redemption.
Biddeford Lace Journal discusses store quality and service as shoppers seek select merchandise and friendly personal service. The piece suggests a possible shift back to small specialty shops and predicts a bright retail future for those aligning with current trends and consumer demands.
Paul Harvey cites nightly rioting in Harlem and Manhattan accusing outside agitators and communists of orchestrating looting and terror. He notes FBI probes money sources and warns of a potential civil conflict threatening decent African Americans while Mayor Wagner urges law and order to end the violence.
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