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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1967
Page
4
The editorial notes Ford Motor Co predictions for dramatic farming gains. It imagines hybrids with two harvests per season, cows yielding 30 000 pounds of milk, corn at 500 bushels per acre, wheat tenfold increases, and machines one day run by no operators. It argues today’s results rival 1930s achievements.
The Christian Science Monitor asked readers for reactions to television programs and advertising. A survey of 1,000 readers across 48 states shows 67 percent want broader programming and 65 percent support a small tax to fund it, while 72 percent find commercials annoying and 46 percent call them intolerable. Some praise programs, others condemn Commercial TV as an outrage and a bombardment of drivel. The piece ends by asking whether producers writers or sponsors were listening.
Paul Harvey argues the public fixates on cigarette warnings while tolerating greater hazards from alcohol drugs and motor vehicles. He cites government efforts on tobacco and safety as hypocritical amid broader risks and criticizes selective reform.
President Johnson denies animosity between McNamara and the Joint Chiefs as the defense chief plans a World Bank move. The piece covers internal White House dynamics, clashes over Vietnam bombing, and Senate fights over school desegregation funding and Catholic-school aid led by Sen Morse and Rep Celler.
Washington columnist notes Dirksen Jeffers book glosses heroic figures while suggesting true courage lies in failures. He cites Thomas Marshall and Aaron Burr as exemplary losers, laments meat bill, notes Beatles records cheaper, Suez Canal toll, Chiang Kai-shek reference, and CEO pay trends.
In a festive quirk, Santa dominates holiday shopping to the department store, appearing as if he is many figures rather than a single visitor. The excerpt humorously notes the season’s rush and Santa’s ubiquitous presence.
Charles R. Cote argues for adopting a council-manager form in Saco Maine urging turnout for the December 11 ballot. He notes benefits include continuity professional leadership and clearer duties for mayor manager and council while urging educated votes and questions before casting ballots.
Washington report portrays Defense Secretary Robert McNamara as tense and sensitive to criticism. He seeks to be right, often challenging those who disagree, and feels strain from public, congressional, and media scrutiny over Vietnam policy.
Russell Kirk critiques Democratic and Republican figures in the Vietnam debate. He argues Kennedy cannot win the presidency and criticizes Romney’s neutrality stance as dangerous. The piece warns against political fatalism and cautions about foreign policy appeasement.
Dr William H Stewart says about 1500 doctors immigrate to the United States each year and now account for about 20 percent of the nation's total. He urges expanded enrollment at U S medical schools to meet a projected 140000 community doctors needed by 1975 and advocates sharing medical care globally.
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