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The good man prolongs his life, to be able to enjoy one's past life is to live twice. Martial.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
4
The good man prolongs his life, to be able to enjoy one's past life is to live twice. Martial.
The piece questions whether Robert F. Kennedy should run as a New York senator given his Virginia residence and Massachusetts voting ties. It notes long-standing norms that senators reside in their states, and contrasts with England where MPs may represent nonresidents. It asks if Kennedy seeks to serve New York or if New York serves him.
Comrade Khrushchev urges potato and vegetable farms to sell directly to buyers, bypassing the government trade network. He says this would let farmers study preferences and offer higher quality produce at better prices, while consumers gain steadier supplies beyond the rigid Soviet system.
A sensational sequel unfolds as one gang member from the Great Train Robbery is freed by confederates with precise planning. The escape marks another high profile crime moment and fuels belief the loot will be recovered, proving robbery an unprofitable venture.
In a summer of tension 335 of 508 recreation centers were nearly unmanned for five days as supervisors walked out demanding higher pay. The dispute, framed around the safety of children, ended with raises up to 1.30 an hour for those with two summers of experience and return to work.
Capt. Pham Van Kiet, district chief in Khiem Ich, reforms a corrupt system by firing officials, expanding a disciplined militia, and enforcing anti bribery measures. He earns farmer support as villagers report VC activity, but a Vietnamese official foresees his likely assassination within a year.
Hollywood writer Bob Thomas reports Inger Stevens will host a three week shoot in Sweden starting Sept. 1 for an ABC travelogue to air Jan. 22. She plans interviews with Swedish luminaries Birgit Nilsson Max von Sydow and Ingmar Bergman plus a talk with the king. Stevens recalls fond childhood memories and notes major changes back home.
Babson Park Massachusetts economist Roger Babson argues a nationwide surge in collecting coins furniture stamps glassware paintings books and more is driven by fear of inflation. He notes antiques can be smart investments if chosen wisely and warns against low quality or overhyped items while advising care with period pieces historic coins and U S stamps.
A Maine golf tour in East Poland near Auburn finds Fairlawn a fine 18 hole course in just its second year. The Bartasois family finances and runs it, with rich greens and championship length. Patrons include vacationers from Westchester NY. locals praise the venture and Maine's future. The piece ends with Los Angeles Angels listing their nucleus players.
Paul Harvey decries a complex tax code that punishes the honest and rewards the clever. Former IRS leaders urge reform, including a lower flat rate and fewer deductions, but critics warn of renewed discrimination and a constitutional 50 percent cap. The piece contrasts progressive taxes with consequences in justice and private property.
A satire on kooky characters set in New York immigrant circles plays with a mother dominated boy and a blabbermouth momma in a cross generational comic tale. The book mocks high school to pseudo college journeys with exaggerated, grotesque humor and urban absurdity.
Biddeford Lace Journal at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes telephone numbers for business and editorial departments and provides subscription rates of 185 for one month 1050 for six months and 2100 for one year. It is a member of the Associated Press and entered as second class mail.
The text advises focusing on items with fixed supply to hedge inflation. It notes that old U.S. coins, Sandwich glass, Heppel white furniture, waterfront property, and underground natural resources will not increase in supply, making them enduring asset choices. It suggests consulting a responsible adviser if needed.
A mixed puzzle page with a 30, 34 range cryptic style clue set and a daily cryptogram. Clues include Drench, abbr, Breezy, large clam species, and biblical names. The page presents a cryptogram key pattern AXYDLBAAXR mapping to LONG FELLOW and example quotes from King Features Syndicate.
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