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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
4
Editorial page presents a Douglas Jerrold quotation about the ugliness of trades and rare moments of pleasure for figures like a grave digger or hangman, reflecting on moral contrast and human humor.
Federal income tax relief faces delay as administration leans toward increased spending to sustain the boom amid higher Social Security and state levies. Secretary Conner and Senator Smathers signal a shift from tax cuts to financing the war effort, arguing inflation is not the primary threat. The public braces for steadier prices as new taxes bite take home pay.
The article highlights voluntary foreign aid efforts by doctors and organizations like MEDICO and Project Hope. It cites Dr. Robert A. Hingson’s smallpox campaign in Liberia reducing cases from 2,000 to near elimination and a Honduras mission delivering up to 253,000 inoculations in three weeks, backed by $250,000 in medicines.
A New Haven high school principal fights for his job amid charges he condoned raising grades to aid college admissions. The piece argues the system pressures schools to produce college-bound seniors and questions if scarce college spaces should go to those with real prospects, urging balance with those entering the workforce.
Washington notes detail Senator Thomas Kuchel's tough choice between challenging Ronald Reagan for the 1966 California governor nomination or staying in the Senate. Polls show Reagan leading, but Kuchel's decision hinges on party direction, potential tax and legislative battles, and the risk of ceding control to the right.
New York AP dispatch by HAL BOYLE notes his daughter Tracy at twelve seeks teen- age status. He recalls her taunting him with fashion and grooming critiques while describing her camp, TV ads, and room reorganization as she nears adolescence.
Editor notes probe the need for a larger international money supply to finance trade and investment. Critics fear a parley could favor big powers, harm smaller nations, and worsen inflation, while defenders push IMF reforms or Bretton Woods ideas as alternatives.
AP profile notes a year of change for Julie Andrews after Poppins and Hawaii filming. She stays at an oceanfront Kahala home, worries about privacy and crowds, and limits outings while entertaining colleagues and visitors there.
Biddeford Maine edition lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It covers subscription rates in advance, 1 month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. It notes Associated Press rights and postal class information.
Analysts warn that a crisis could collapse the parley and trigger a run on the dollar and pound. Proponents urge immediate dialogue to move with deliberate speed before the current system breaks down and any crisis measure of uncertain value must be devised.
A long list of crossword clues covering across and down entries with varied word lengths and topics. Includes references to traffic signs, anatomy terms, currency abbreviations, honors and titles, explorers, languages, and classical names, all formatted as quiz prompts.
A Journal reader argues the City Council's proposed dog ordinance unfairly targets the poor and children. The writer questions funding for kennels and staff, accusing councilors of outsourcing harsh enforcement without accountability.
The piece discusses how law treats natural events as acts of God, separating religious meaning from liability. It explains that a purely natural event can shield blame, but negligence can negate the defense when foreseeable dangers exist. The discussion uses a lightning strike example and notes that duties vary by foreseeability.
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