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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
4
A pithy remark on reading taste from Samuel L. Clemens notes that a classic is desired by many yet read by few, capturing the paradox of enduring works in a concise, period voice.
In a tense assessment of the Tonkin situation President Johnson underlined American resolve and the flexible response doctrine. He warned that escalation rests with the Reds while affirming that no peace by aggression and no immunity from reply guide U S military posture.
The article outlines a long battle against police corruption in New York City involving grand juries and federal investigations. It notes multiple resignations and firings, a mayor’s federal appointment, and the challenge of witnesses naming implicated officers. A 1964 breakthrough could trigger a nationwide cleanup.
Senator Goldwater says he is ready to face Lyndon Johnson in a series of television debates before the November election. Johnson has not yet agreed and Congress debates equal time rules, with no current support to suspend them.
The piece argues immigrant homeowners value stable, independent housing and fear outsiders moving into their neighborhoods. It cites Chicago’s 78 German language groups, fears of integration, and urban renewal as forces displacing minorities, while noting ethnic enclaves resist integration and await a rising Black population’s push.
Charles Simmons’s debut novel POWDPRED EGGS is a brisk bawdy humor work told as letters from a 21 year old college fugitive. The narrator chases girls, writes, travels to Italy, and joins odd jobs while pursuing a volatile mix of libido and intellect. Miles A. Smith praises its wit and modern fairy tale style.
Advice on building a happy life by being enjoyable to be with and honest with oneself. Emphasizes self control, independence for children, sincere apologies, discretion about personal troubles, meaningful compliments, and direct, friendly communication.
U S Army researchers explore a color changing camouflage suit to blend with terrain. A camouflaged uniform aims to imitate a chameleon and render the wearer nearly invisible, while another effort seeks a long term battle dress solution. An average housewife walks five miles daily and notes sore feet.
New York AP report quotes Fred Zinnemann, veteran producer director, encouraging young talent to storm Hollywood as doors open, noting his own ascent from Vienna to Oscar fame. He recalls early barriers, criticizes modern stars as too approachable, and emphasizes slow, crafted storytelling and living up to personal convictions.
In a Pearle's Forum letter, Charles Parsons condemns the phrase radical right as a communist term and defends conservative founding principles. He accuses the Johnson administration of wealth redistribution and criticizes policies aiding government handouts and what he calls autocratic rule in Washington.
Ameri cans show more zeal in repaying old debts and less enthusiasm for new borrowing. June credit extensions rose only modestly while repayments totaled over 5 billion dollars, signaling a slowdown in installment credit growth. Officials cite high repayments, increased savings, and tax-cut effects as contributing factors.
Biddeford Saco Journal details: 11 Adams Street offices in Biddeford Maine publisher W Paul Casavant editor E P Ingalls. Subscription rates prepaid shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press rights note and mail classification statement included.
Mrs H learns her earned income reduces her benefits by 350 this year while her daughter loses nothing. granddaughter not eligible for benefits. widows can combine Social Security with Railroad Retirement. Navy service credits may not be needed for retirement if already eligible.
A daily crossword with clues such as foundation dry poles type measure girl s name and vehicle appears alongside a cryptoquote puzzle by King Features Syndicate 1964. The page presents puzzles and a sample quote by Longfellow and Trollope with a last line noting yesterday s cryptoquote.
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