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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
4
An editorial page discusses the paradox of influencing readers by making them feel they think for themselves. It argues clever writing gains affection, while truly provoking thought can provoke backlash. The piece reflects on rhetoric, influence, and reader reception in a compact opinion tone.
Californians protest a proposed freeway through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Critics argue the bulldozer erodes a century of growth and a symbol of nature’s cathedral. They warn progress rhetoric masks utilitarian aims and vow to protect ancient giants from demolition for roads.
France under De Gaulle challenges Atlantic unity with independent forces and a neutralized Southeast Asia policy. West Germany's Erhard sides with NATO plans for a multinational nuclear fleet and opposes Paris on China ties, Vietnam, and Laos. The rift may spur a stronger Western bloc even without France.
An Anglo American syndicate reportedly offers over one million dollars for the Beatles contract, with talk of Beatles St. shares possibly listing on the English market. Teen investors would flood the market, seeking dividends from records and Beatle merchandise amid the craze.
A Polish American civil servant describes mounting white backlash amid black neighborhood growth, intensified since the San Francisco GOP convention. He says housing concerns drive minority distress, with Poles fearing loss of homes and financial security, pushing many to consider Barry Goldwater in November.
HAL BOYLE writes from New York about a luncheon for 20 beauty contestants en route to a Long Beach pageant. Erika Augustin, Miss Austria, 25, works as secretary and buyer for a fruit firm, travels to Greece and South Tyrol buying lemons and oranges, and reveals her measurements in centimeters.
Business leaders expect a calm response to Southeast Asia tensions with the economy seen as resilient. Traders may react quickly to uncertainty by selling or seeking profits, but overall prosperity should endure unless the conflict widens.
Ruth Millett advises seniors not to fear birthdays but to welcome them as a chance to review achievements and plan for the future. Replace old interests and friends with new ones, stay busy, and find joy in accomplishment rather than stagnation. Old age can bring new interests and friendships through proactive change.
Paul Harvey argues that the nation fails to name its real enemies, labeling communists, mobsters, and extremists with softened terms. He cites historical mislabeling from China to Cuba and domestic tensions, contending big government and criminal forces are the true threats. A Louisville AP item follows about a four year old birthday remark.
The Bookshelf presents Old Lancaster from the Frederic Klein series, a Lancaster County panorama through the Civil War with nearly 200 illustrations by Charles X. Carlson. It profiles H M J Klein and others, tying regional heritage to national figures while noting a limited time frame until photography. Cigars rise in Atlantic City as women take up smoking. CIA cites 60,000 American women already smoking cigars and hints at public venues adopting the trend. War Relic horse line continues lineage, noting 25-year death and progeny racing success totaling 1150 victories and over 4 million dollars in earnings.
A letter from Arthur McInnis and Richa Belisle thanks the York County Babe Ruth All Stars and supporters for help in the bid for the state title. They praise cooperation between Saco and Biddeford players and wish the 15-year-olds success while promising to follow their future baseball careers.
A Biddeford Maine newspaper notice notes publication details and pricing while a commentary suggests that short term headline impact on the economy may mislead decision-makers who anticipate long term effects.
Crossword puzzle clues include Ex tinct birds spigot tall tale cooling device snare poles hilltop lamprey cultivate as the earth hateful wharf dweller a shade of red island of Indonesia flow ed old times June bug and a cryptoquote lesson with a sample cipher LONGFELLOW and a daily quote about sorrow and joy attributed to JOHN CLARKE 1964 King Features Syndicate Inc.
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