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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1965
Page
4
Thoughtful aphorism from the editorial page reflecting on enemy history and universal sorrow. The edition opens with Longfellow’s line about finding sorrow in each life to disarm hostility.
An executive from New York Life argues that open employment is not enough to integrate Black Americans into the economic mainstream. He cites discrimination in skills, calls for active minority recruitment and skill programs, and warns tokenism fails. He stresses clear corporate sincerity and concrete encouragement as essential for democratic society and business success.
The text outlines World War II origins from 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland and air attacks on Katowice and Tczew. It notes the Soviet-German non aggression pact and Poland’s quick defeat, then reflects on Stalin’s and the Soviet Union’s evolving role and postwar gains, including satellite states and wartime miscalculations by others.
A report by the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers and the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds only about 75 percent of the 1.8 billion excise tax cut reaching retail buyers in mid July. Full compliance was seen on cars, handbags, typewriters, home permanent kits and wrist watches. The White House says inflation may be the reason, and Treasury will investigate further.
Bruce Biassat argues the drift toward civil disobedience and minority rule is eroding the rule of law in America. He warns that outside pressure from protesters can escalate from political pressure to coercion, threatening democratic order and the legitimacy of elected officials and courts.
Ruth Millett notes UCLA research finds few drinks can raise idea flow but warns the guest list matters most. She urges adding intelligent, sociable guests and new faces to avoid dull sameness, and cautions against planning parties as debt settlements.
University of Vermont survey of 450 married couples shows a strong preference for maintaining one’s own home into old age. Most intend to stay in current houses, avoid living with relatives, and only a minority plan changes or moving within the same state.
Readers praise Neighborhood Youth Corps projects in Biddeford and Saco including benches for waiting riders and playground improvements at Clifford Park. The letter cites NYA history and urges continued support while noting educational value in trades and broadcasting.
New York City faces a water crisis with reservoir supplies around 210 billion gallons while the federal debt and money supply surge. The piece argues dollar erosion since 1933 and urges investors to place 60 to 80 percent of savings into common stocks as a hedge, noting 30 year stock gains.
Maine strides into a year round vacation era as September and October draw hunters and winter sports enthusiasts. Investment in lodgings and recreation grows, boosting tax revenues from real estate, sales, liquor, and accommodations taxes while creating thousands of jobs and supporting Maine made products.
The article extols Maine as an ideal vacation land highlighting winter sports regions and new golf courses. It invites readers to travel across the state to observe places of interest and gain appreciation for Maine’s assets.
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