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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
4
Thought for the editorial page cites Plato on income tax fairness noting that the just man pays more while the unjust pays the same amount. This brief quotation frames taxation ethics without further context.
The editorial argues Khrushchev may threaten to withdraw Russia from the United Nations over dues as U Thant pleads for patience. It notes the UN owes $122 million, skewed by the USSR’s $54.7 million debt, and warns walkouts could echo the League of Nations. It urges UN resolve to preserve global diplomacy and avoid anarchy.
President Johnson announced a new federal drive to speed large scale desalination of seawater stressing current research and limited development. Pilot plants, including one moved to Guantanamo, show feasibility but economic viability requires major facilities, possibly nuclear. An International Symposium on desalination will be held in Washington in autumn 1965 with Interior State, AID and UN sponsorship.
Three American youths arrested for fishing coins from Marble Arch fountain pleaded guilty but were told to change to not guilty. The constable said the money was stolen from the city council, while the magistrate doubted the notion and released them on bail pending research.
Washington coverage notes a tense exchange at a USIA subcommittee hearing as Carl Rowan and Parker May defend overseas magazine subscriptions against Rep. Rooney. Other items include Louisiana’s Long political dynasty, a National Conservative Conference prank aimed at Sen. Case, and Mundt’s comment on a proposed election holiday.
Ruth Millett discusses a survey claiming marriages formed in college fare better due to lack of social pressures. The columnist argues young couples should delay big purchases and live simply for a few years, easing into ownership and avoiding installment debt, to learn true happiness without trying to keep up with others.
In sparsely settled Aitkin County Minnesota residents aged 65 and over form a Peoples Committee on Aging that runs four active programs. They fund and operate centers in Aitkin Tamarack Hill City and Cutler area to give the elderly a sense of usefulness and belonging while visiting the sick and meeting emergency needs. The effort began in 1959 after state and federal support and local donations, notably Mrs. Oscar Malvick and Ted Arens, pushed a burnt out church center into operation. By 1960 the senior center opened in Aitkin with a $1 400 operating contribution from a local paper company and continued with county support and community fundraising leaving a remaining fund balance of $900 three years later.
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle catalogs odd observations and maxims from readers and public figures, noting how matches ignite fires, earthquakes occur daily, and humanity grapples with ignorance while chasing moon landings. He mocks fashions, footwear, and jokes about money, royalty, and presidents.
Investors Forum urges professional standards in money management. Harry C. France argues money handling should mirror medicine and law in rigor, warning that unethical salesmanship endangers vast wealth. He calls for formal training, economics, accounting, and clear English for future managers. France notes a 40 year history at the center of money management.
There are a million puzzled investors in America who will pay competent counselors from $200 to $5,000 a year for ethical and professioal money management.
A cryptogram puzzle and solution sample with substitution clues. The note explains letter mapping using LONGFELLOW as example and provides a sample quote THE SUN SHINES INTO CESS POOLS BUT IS NOT CORRUPTED.
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