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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1965
Page
4
A reflective editorial notes James Baldwin warned of revolt if equality is not achieved. It discusses Los Angeles riots, the paradox of progress and despair among Negroes, and the rise of violence driven by unaddressed poverty and marginalization. It asks what follows the destruction and warns against further tinder.
Pietro Piraino of Centerbeach New York defies social norms by buying 331 sinks 270 toilets 24 bathtubs and 26 radiators at an auction triggering family outrage and citywide chatter about individual impulse versus accepted behavior. His gamble amid rising restrictions sparks debate on freedoms and conformity.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's August review remains optimistic about continued economy growth into 1966 while warning against creeping price increases. It notes June rises in wholesale and retail indexes driven mainly by higher food costs and cautions that such gains could fuel further upward price pressures. Consumers feel pocketbook danger as they shop for groceries despite economists seeing little risk. California professor notes cows worry about herd status with a wry remark.
Washington notes Los Angeles rioters resemble Viet Nam fighters. The piece argues uncoordinated leftists lack leadership, warns of outside directions, and outlines the scale of forces needed to quell terrorism. It contrasts 15,000 guards with 2,000 rioters to suggest the difficulty of urban guerrilla control.
Paul Harvey critiques riots and social conflict across U S cities, contrasting past protests with modern violence, calling for unity and a return to patriotism while condemning property destruction and crime. He references Haymarket 1886 and other incidents as context for today’s unrest.
A Doubleday novel retells the Three Wise Men's journey as mortal men Melchior Gaspar and Balthazar. The narrative follows their unnamed village stop and Flight into Egypt, focusing on human overtones and biblical themes. Miles A. Smith reviews this historical tone study.
Hollywood reports the Smothers Brothers Tom and Dick bring a new TV act to CBS on September 17. They mix folk songs with sharp humor and have re-shot most shows after hiring Freddy De Cordova. The duo, known for witty introductions, hail from San Francisco and aim to spoof contemporary music.
Roger Babson outlines key points of the new Medicare law for those 65 and older. Eligibility spans wage earners and non workers with phased implementation starting July 1 1966 and January 1 1967.
A dense list of crossword clues spans across numbers 1 through 59 with diverse prompts. Entries cover languages, food items, places, historical figures, and common crossword answers, including abbreviations and foreign phrases, hinting at a sprawling puzzle page.
James Bond faces his final mission in Jamaica against the assassin Scaramanga who fires golden bullets from a gold pistol. Bond, brainwashed and presumed dead, returns to headquarters to confront Scaramanga in a climactic Caribbean showdown.
The article explains that under a new medical care system a patient must first see their doctor to determine hospitalization and nursing home needs. After a patient has stayed in a hospital for 20 days a review by medical experts will ensure no unnecessary prolongation of the stay.
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