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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
4
The editorial presents a Thoreau quote and topical reflection on solitary effort versus collaboration, noting how a person traveling alone can begin the day while those with others must wait for shared readiness. It frames personal pace in pursuit of goals and practical patience.
The National Tuberculosis Association launches its 58th Christmas Seal drive to fund TB testing X rays drugs and education. The annual campaign highlights that 35 million Americans carry TB germs and 610000 need specialized help while 50000 new cases and 10000 relapses occur annually despite progress since the association’s founding.
Rudolph A. Peterson, president of Bank of America National, argues debt extension aids the economy and rejects four myths about U.S. debt. He says net federal debt in 1963 was not far from 1945, private debt spans $613 billion postwar, and federal debt is an asset aiding private business, not a burden to extinguish.
A humorous column argues that squirrels dominate bird feeders, frustrating bird lovers and birds alike. It notes the stubborn antics of squirrels, the frustration of feeders, and the ongoing, brainy contest to bar the rodents from feeding stations. It ends with a quip about unreliable promises in relationships.
Washington outline debunks myths about the FBI by law not being a national police, unable to protect individuals, and barred from making security judgments. It explains limits on investigating local grounds, personnel clearances, and roles of Secret Service and other bodies while noting safeguards against police state powers.
New York AP profile of Cary Grant at 60 reveals his philosophy for staying young. He credits living in truth, relaxed living, varied hobbies, and selective sleep patterns, noting happiness grows as ego burdens lessen. He lists admired figures, stresses nonchalant honesty, and values quiet moments over loud self defense.
The piece argues that inflation terminology has shifted and that postwar economic dynamics differ from past booms. It notes the consumer price index reached 108.5 in October, up 1.2 from a year earlier, with government forecasts for a similar pace. It discusses peacetime cycles, federal finance, and the belief that current gradual cost rises reflect ongoing prosperity rather than old‑style inflation.
Hollywood Continent features Ruth Millett exploring a woman who prides herself on never being deceived. The piece argues constant self interest corrodes warmth, strains neighborly gestures, and leaves the woman forever calculating the value of every act, harming personal ties and daily life.
Paul Harvey and Bob Thomas profile Cliff Cushman of Grand Forks North Dakota who failed to make the 1964 Tokyo Olympic team after a 1960 Rome run. Cushman writes a candid open letter urging youths to aim high, endure suffering, and persevere in any daily tryout while citing Romans 5 3 5 and his own 15 year pursuit of Olympic gold.
Economists say current inflation is not widespread with some prices rising while others fall. Industry remains competitive and productive, keeping unit costs stable as labor costs rise but efficiency grows. Unemployment cushions demand, dampening broad price increases for now.
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