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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1965
Page
4
Editorial notes dogs reflect the Great Society as Americans spend about 530 million dollars yearly on dog food and 250 million on canine products and services. It highlights lavish items from rhinestone collars to chinchilla coats, arguing dog love fuels both joy and the economy.
The piece argues the Geneva disarmament conference is misaligned with ongoing aggression, noting Red China and France push nuclear development. It cites France’s deterrent role, predicts hydrogen tests in French Polynesia, and lists potential later nuclear powers while warning proliferation may deter aggression more than treaties.
A nostalgic note on London Bridge sinking into the Thames while a fourth bridge is planned for 1970. The new structure will be financed by corporate funds from a long standing account. A humorous aside contrasts cheapness with family life and health themes.
Washington reports an ongoing effort to simplify Agriculture Department directives. Experts note mixed progress with Fog Index measures, citing best cases and declines while warning lawyers produce the foggiest phrases.
Ben Casey star Vincent Edwards wed actress Kathy Kersh in a secret ceremony eight months after meeting at George Hamilton’s Beverly Hills home. The couple kept details private to avoid a big production and ensure East relatives could attend. Edwards, age 35, expects to finish his Ben Casey run after this season and pursue outside projects.
AP reports 28 firms earning more than 100 million in 1964 showings in the first half of 1965, with profits ahead of a year ago by 16 percent overall. Du Pont and Jersey Standard Oil show declines, while GM, Ford, IBM and other giants boost earnings, Caterpillar Tractor leads gains at 41.5 percent.
Ruth Millett argues American mothers and fathers have ceased guiding teens on modest dress. She cites a Sunday sighting of teenagers in revealing outfits and a California junior high dean who requires students to sew four inch crepe paper skirts extensions to comply with modesty standards.
The Peace Corps invites older Americans to apply for two year overseas assignments citing patience and wisdom as valued traits. Veterans Chester and Barbara Wiggins, both in their sixties, recount training before serving in Arequipa Peru while the Paynes of New Jersey also pursue volunteer work after retirement. The program lists 260 skilled roles across 46 countries with no upper age limit and offers two years of service plus a readjustment allowance.
Reporting on 1965 first half profits shows Cities Service up 26.2 percent Dow Chemical up 4.7 and Kennecott Copper up 36.1 percent. Nonclub members with over 50 million include Edison and Continental Oil as readers note. A few hundred million earners remain to reveal full six month results.
Crossword clues list with across and down entries covering freighters loads titles and ancient deities to weather terms and heraldic phrases. Includes references to geography languages and classical terms across a broad puzzle spectrum.
The Saco Babe Ruth League expresses gratitude to city government and Recreation Commission, Saco Police and Fire, Clarence Holt, American Legion, Saco AMVETS, Neighborhood Youth Corps, and countless workers for enabling the Maine State Babe Ruth Tournament at Saco Memorial Field. Special thanks to Frank Vail, visiting coaches, and Arthur Stackpole who threw out the first ball.
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