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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1964

Page

4

Sale of Wheat to Russia Faces Long Term Tradeoffs

The piece analyzes multi sided issues in selling Western wheat to the Soviet bloc. It notes improved Soviet crop prospects but ongoing shortages and the risk of missed projections. It discusses large stockpiles, currency costs, price effects, and questions whether Ottawa and Washington should liquidate their grain reserves to aid Soviet purchases. It warns that feeding a hungry bear does not win friendship, only energy to pursue further gains.

Red Empire Canada United States Soviet Union Ottawa Washington U. S

Propaganda War in Vietnam Outgunning Saigon Efforts

Vietcong use over 300 ten man agitprop teams to recruit peasants and win districts, while Saigon fields fewer than 20 groups. Illiteracy and distrust hinder government reach as 60 percent have had no contact in a decade and 177 districts admit Vietcong control. Strong entities include Vietcong, Saigon, and South Vietnam. The piece contrasts propaganda effectiveness with military reality in a tense Cold War context.

Viet Nam South Saigon United States Diem West

Democratic push to keep South favors Johnson in 1964

Washington notes Democratic leaders in Atlantic City steer toward a cautious civil rights approach. They seek to diminish Goldwater’s Southern appeal by framing a nonpromissory civil rights plank and soft handling of Alabama Mississippi seating disputes. Surveys show Johnson gains in multiple Old South states, though Goldwater still leads in Virginia and Florida. Johnson, as party leader, aims to attract Southern voters with tempered policy and regional economic appeals.

Bruce Biossat Washington Enterprise Assn Atlantic City Barry Goldwater Goldwater Old South Lyndon B. Johnson John F. Kennedy San Francisco South Menton Florida Farris Bryant Alabama Mississippi Barry LBJ Lyndon Johnson Joane Georgia Talmadge Senator Russell South Carolina Donald Russell Sen Olin Johnston Strom Thurmond Texas Con Louisiana Johnson John McKeithen Allen Ellender Russell Long

Beatles Press Conference in San Fernando Valley Night Club

AP report details a 7:15 p.m. Beatles news conference at Cinnamon Cinder in the San Fernando Valley. A few hundred newsmen and about 100 girls watched as the group answered questions on song writing times, safety concerns, Ann Margret rumors, and favorite venues. George to accept gold records, John and Paul trophies, Ringo California key. An excited fan clutched a soft drink to Paul’s memory.

Bob Thomas Hollywood San Fernando Valley John and Paul New Zealand John Liverpool George Ringo California

Boyle's Column Boyle's guide to the sexes

HAL BOYLE offers a humorous view on gender roles shifting in America noting increasing likenesses between men and women. He humorously argues for simple, comic tests to tell sexes apart, from behavior at doors to lighting cigarettes and shoe habits, reflecting 1950s culture.

New York America

Foreign investments rising in United States driven by American firms abroad

Foreigners hold a growing share of American assets while American investments abroad set record highs. The Commerce Department notes money flow is two way, with expansion of American owned businesses overseas fueling the rise. Most gains abroad come from higher market values of existing holdings, not new purchases, with private overseas holdings reaching about 66 billion dollars by end of 1943 and continuing to rise through 1964 at a similar pace.

Sam Dawson AP Business News New York United States US. Department of Commerce Department

Walk Your Way To A Longer Life

Martin E Segal cites Dr Harry Johnson urging daily walking as the simplest heart healthy exercise. He argues walking surpasses isometrics gym work and calisthenics for heart work, recommends an hour daily in segments, and notes safety and accessibility for all ages.

Harry Johnson Life Extension Foundation Argumen Dr. Johnson Tory

What Is It If It Reads This Col Umn Then Loses Its Temper

A humorous verse contrasts gender roles with playful checks. It uses kitchen, shopping, and social scenes to suggest identity through actions. The last lines reverse expectations about quem says columns and temper, ending with a jab at the reader.

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Free Expression Letters Urge Care on Slippery Portland Road

In a readers forum letter Marion G Banks of the Highway Safety Committee urges safer driving after three accidents on Portland Road near traffic lights during a dry spell oily water made roads slippery. She notes that a 6 mph speed limit in some zones does not apply to all conditions and calls for care and courtesy while driving. The Journal prints signed letters on local topics. names may be withheld upon request.

Portland Marion G Banks Highway Safety Committee

Biddeford Lace Journal Masthead and Pricing

The Biddeford Lace Journal publishes at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription rates are payable in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 or 21.00 per year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and enters second class postage.

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

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Briefs

Daily crossword note lists Yesterday's answer 37 and a cryptogram puzzle. It explains the substitution method with AXYDLBAAXR mapping to LONGFELLOW and provides a sample quotation. Also features a cryptogram quote attributed to Shaw: When a thing is funny search it for a hidden truth.

Longfellow Shaw

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