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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1964

Page

4

European unity falters as De Gaulle dominates agenda

The article analyzes a fraying North Atlantic unity as Charles De Gaulle's stubbornly nationalistic stance strains Franco German cooperation. It argues a durable European union requires both Paris and Bonn to align, amid debates on a Europe defense without the United States and the shape of a loose confederation.

France Germany U. S Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle United States Britain Europe European Economic Community European Union of States Paris Erhard NATO West Germany

Congress approves multi year pay raise for armed forces

The House completed action on a 207 million pay raise for 1.8 million military personnel effective Sept 1. Generals gain 45 dollars monthly while corporals and third class petty officers gain 5. draftees and those with under two years service are excluded. Critics call the gap a serious morale issue.

House Johnson White House Congress Senate

Global Communist Pressures Create New Cold War Tensions

The era's dangers mount as Viet Nam, the Congo, and Cyprus face crises with Cuba as a looming offshore flashpoint. The Communist bloc is seen as coordinating against the United States and its allies. Evidence points to Chinese backing for Viet Nam actions and possible Communist manipulation of Cyprus tensions. Reports link Tshombe’s Congo troubles to Peking support.

Korea Viet Nam Congo Cyprus Cuba Kremlin U. S United States Ankara Tshombe Peking

Lock the car doors to protect children in motion

A cautionary note warns that children and adults should never lean against unlocked car doors in moving vehicles. Parents must ensure doors are securely fastened to prevent tragic falls, which can cause fatal injuries or permanent harm.

Vietnam Warfront Tensions Rise With New Weapons Flow

Washington report cites Viet Cong use of Czech Chinese and Russian arms, mortars and rifles flowing via the Ho Chi Minh trail. American and Vietnamese Rangers on the Cambodian border press for a sustained aggressive policy to curb the supply and shift from defensive fighting to decisive action.

Ray Cromley Washington Correspondent Enterprise Assn Washington Cambodia Ho Chi Minh Trail U.S Viet Nam United States No. 1 Tigers

Boyle's Column Describes Old Swimming Hole Loss

In Little Rock Arkansas Hal Boyle notes how the once wild Old Swimming Hole, a simple creek site reached by a sandy road and vine entry, has been tamed by roads and a diving board. He recalls the makeshift teachers a boat and a steel cable glide and the fearless kids who learned to swim or sink.

J.C. Tillman Little Rock Ark Ames

Labor moves to the business fore in wage and job talks

Labor presses wage and benefit demands as auto contract talks near a decision point. Jobs and output rise with July unemployment easing below five percent. Corporate profits peak and productivity advances signal a brighter economic tone, prompting unions to align demands with improving corporate prospects.

Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York (Ap

Payne keeps performing after near-fatal crash in New York

John Payne remains active in theater after a severe 1950 street collision in New York that left him badly injured and with facial scars. He credits surgical recovery and his independent streak for resuming his career. Payne recently opened Here’s Love in Los Angeles and owns half of the TV series Restless Gun.

Bob Thomas Hollywood (Ap John Payne Los Angeles Payne New York Madison Avenue Philharmonic Auditorium Meredith Willson Maureen O'Hara Edmund Gwenn Santa Claus Craig Stevens Roducers

Lesson in instant charm by Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett offers simple verbal techniques to smooth social interactions. From praising art with a vague compliment to gracefully ending conversations, the tips aim to leave others feeling flattering and at ease. The piece presents everyday phrases to deflect rudeness and keep discourse pleasant.

Free Expression Letters Condemn Johnson Policy Says Faker Label

The Journal prints reader letters with signatures upon request. Charles Parsons argues Lyndon B. Johnson would fuel a renewed cold war with the Soviet bloc if reelected, accusing Washington of treasonable weakness and reliance on the United Nations. AP report notes Santa Fe County catalogs 33 ghost towns and 29 ghost post offices in New Mexico, classifying types of ghost towns by disappearance, remaining structures, or occupied ruins.

Lyndon B. Johnson C.cu Russia Cuba Czechoslovakia Washington Korea United Nations Barry Goldwater Johnson Charles Parsons Santa FE N. M Santa Fe County New Mexico State Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources

Biddeford Daily Paper Masthead and Rate Note

Biddeford Maine newspaper masthead lists W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingalls editor with daily except Sunday publication. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member notices exclusive rights for local news and AP dispatches. Postal details included.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press Post

Paul Harvey on Charity Dishonesty and Fundraising

Paul Harvey decries charity fraud and misused funds, citing the Sister Kenny Foundation and DAV scandals. He contrasts efficient groups like the Salvation Army with professional fundraisers, warns against government welfare expansion, and questions the anti poverty funding path and oversight.

Salvation Army Sager DAV March of Dimes New York Lefkowitz Basil O'Connor

Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzles Featured in Daily Paper

The page presents a daily crossword with clues such as Blaze, Chum, and Scientist's workroom, plus an 8 by 18 cryptogram puzzle. A cryptogram shows a substitution cipher with example mapping and a sample solution line, attributed to Longfellow and Gracian, dated 1964 King Features Syndicate.

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