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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1964
Page
4
A concise editorial reprints a William Henry Harrison quotation urging a fair and vigorous examination of government acts, praising principled scrutiny as constructive. The piece frames accountability as a civic virtue and invites readers to engage thoughtfully with public policy.
FBI loyalty checks reveal nine of Mobilization for Youth staff of 300 were members of the communist party or red front groups in the 1930s and 1940s. Officials warn the probe could jeopardize the anti-poverty effort and federal funding.
A U S Department of Labor study will catalog job vacancies and assess future manpower needs to connect employers with workers. It aims to profile unemployment, guide placement services, and compare U S unemployment with Europe to reduce joblessness.
Between August 13 1961 and July 31 1964 exactly 140853 East Germans applied for residence in West Germany. The largest group stayed on the western side when the Wall went up and chose not to return. A third group of 19705 escaped to the West despite the border barrier. Fully 75 percent were under 25 and 1633 served in the East German People’s Police or army. Deaths attempting to cross totaled 105 with 53 in Berlin and 52 elsewhere.
Warnings on road safety and cautious driving on vacation roads. The piece notes many fatalities as summer ends, urging slower driving and careful navigation for all motorists. It also mentions increasing use of thinking machines and the need for pushbuttons for quick decisions.
Ruth Wilett argues women must prepare now to compete with men for future jobs. She urges high school graduates to focus on earning, develop resilience to criticism, avoid personal offense, support women bosses, and reduce office chat to gain equal footing in the business world.
AP News Analyst James Marlow reports the 1964 campaign may explode from sharp exchanges as Goldwater and Johnson trade attacks. Goldwater calls Johnson a phony. Miller and Burch press integrity questions while Johnson seeks a lofty, issue driven image amid ongoing Viet Nam and riots tensions. Humphrey arrows target Goldwater’s extremism as the race heats with foreseen volatile moments.
The article stresses high future interest rates and the impact on US to Europe capital flows, warning of gold supply risk. It profiles a 32 year old with a family and a mortgage who demonstrates planned savings, insurance, and long term goals. It contrasts with a 52 year old hotel head-waiter who lacks savings and overinvests in speculation.
The article, by Martine Segal, analyzes 1962 to 1964 data on elderly earnings and labor force participation. It notes most men retire between 63 and 67, with 65 as peak retirement age, and reports that 25 percent of 65 plus men earned from work while three quarters had no employment income in 1962. It discusses Social Security, private pensions, and implications for the economy. It also mentions rising retirement rates despite a stable or growing labor force share.
The article notes a school traveling showboat being questioned by a woman about a revival. The student explains the boat is part of a revival and asks if she will attend. Her reply is I don t go to a show boat I got a regular church.
Review recalls Robert Murphy’s memory filled tale The Pond about 14 year old Joey Moncke in rural Virginia. A backwoods journey with Mr Be and neighbors explores hunting fishing and nature learning restraint and respect for wild creatures. Miles A. Smith notes Murphy’s nature expertise and compares Joey to Huck Finn in a quiet poignant memory of youth.
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