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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1964
Page
4
Editorially noted thought for evening quotes the idea that destiny possesses greater resources than even the most imaginative fiction writer. The line by Frank F. Moore frames destiny as a creative force surpassing narrative invention.
Yuletide greetings and cards are popular and often the only lasting sign of friendship. The piece notes postcards and gifts strain postal workers as Christmas nears, urging early shopping and mailing to ensure pre holiday delivery and ease the workload.
The article discusses a presidential task force report proposing possible rebates of federal tax revenues to states amid ongoing budget deficits. It notes constitutional questions, past precedent in 1837, and the lack of public release or detailed proposals. The piece questions the wisdom of diverting funds versus reducing the national debt.
A cautionary column warns against quack remedies such as Krebiozen, noting charges of fraud including false cost claims and mislabeling. It urges consulting local medical societies and health departments before investing in dubious treatments, and laments losses to fraudulent cures while stressing careful, credible sources.
Washington correspondent Ray Cromley argues Red revolutionaries use mass killings to erase leadership in Asia Africa and Vietnam. He cites village chiefs hamlet leaders and educated classes as targets to foster chaos weaken non Communist opposition and ease future Red operations and control.
New York AP column surveys curious facts from mail readers. Embezzling becomes a billion dollar industry in America and typical embezzler traits. It cites presidents who married older wives, counts car parts, and notes extremely cold high altitude conditions over Java. It covers football costs, quotes Robert Frost, and offers quirky folklore lines on luck, money, and marriage.
AP Business News analyzes December as a pivotal month expected to reveal the depth of the auto strike setback demand for steel wage hikes and potential inflation. It weighs budget talks taxes deficits and interest rate trends amid British pound volatility and a buoyant retail outlook with record yearend dividends likely.
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Ruth Willett argues many parents overthink decisions about teen behavior such as underage drinking and teen dating. The piece suggests parents rationalize risky allowances to fit in with peers, noting tragedy can result from indecision and conformity.
Paul Harvey laments the cultural flood of sex and violence in books films and television arguing it fuels juvenile crime and degrades women while noting a backlash from readers and critics. He states he is not a book burner and opposes censorship.
A Biddeford Saco Journal page discusses stock market hopes for 1965 and a column critiquing modern culture while noting Ohio State University researchers test rear end lighting to gauge driver behavior. The OSU project aims to add color coded signals indicating accelerator, brake, or idle states to improve road safety.
Readers react to national issues and local labor concerns touching New England and Columbus. The forum cites Khrushchev remarks, civil rights tests, unemployment, inflation fears, and proposed policy cuts, urging defense funding limits and job equity while warning of economic fallout. A separate report details North American Aviation testing stop and go runway signals at Washington National Airport to simplify taxiing.
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