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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1964
Page
4
A concise editorial note presents James Bryce saying that for most people the effort of thinking is the most troublesome task. The line frames the page’s reflective tone and invites reader contemplation on intellect and ease.
175 business leaders from 58 countries warn that widening economic gaps threaten free enterprise and stability. They urge more than aid, calling for expanded trade with developing nations to lift living standards, while acknowledging risks of market disruption in rich countries. International cooperation and reforms are proposed, including an “International Magna Carta” for property rights and arbitration.
California researchers Dr Bill Domhoff and Dr Joe Kamiya report laboratory recorded dreams differ from natural dreams. Volunteers awakened during lab sleep give less normal dream activity than home sleepers, suggesting experimental conditions alter dream content.
The British magazine Tailor and Cutter declares slimness the ultimate status symbol for men, citing costly health farms and shifting trends away from the traditional bloated capitalist look. The piece notes old railroad magnates were once fat, while modern style favors leaner figures and expensive upkeep.
Washington report notes Puerto Rico’s commonwealth endures because it works for liberty and economic growth. Gov. Luis Muñoz Marín defends the arrangement as flexible and essential, while a UN inquiry prompts discussion of statehood or independence. Fiscal autonomy under commonwealth supports growth and tax advantages.
Hollywood AP report notes Dr Kildare in its fourth season regaining audience in a three part Rome adventure. Richard Chamberlain discusses potential five year run yet warns against watching for a loser. He has logged 123 hours on screen and plans film or stage projects under MGM contract.
Roger Babson of Babson Park Mass says pre-holiday retail sales should rise about 5 to 6 percent over 1963 despite auto strikes. He cites high personal income, rising assets, and tax cuts boosting consumer buying. debt remains manageable with rising savings, and luxury goods may see little delay before Christmas.
Ruth Millett lists marital faults wives find intolerable and warns young women to assess a fiancé's habits before marriage. A separate piece notes Maine crediting the first Christmas feast to St Croix Island in 1604, led by Champlain and De Monts, with both Catholic and Protestant clergy aboard.
Paul Harvey notes the Catholic Legion of Decency finds only one in five 1964 films acceptable for families while 43 are morally objectionable. He cites box office success for condemned films, praises UCLA student walkouts, and warns government censorship as a worse cure than audience discernment. He urges self discipline and public scrutiny during Christmas season.
The Journal editorial urges Saco and Biddeford residents to vote in upcoming city primaries and elections. It emphasizes local issues like schools taxes and zoning and asks all eligible voters to study the candidates and vote. It notes letters must be signed with address but names may be withheld if requested.
The article lists Biddeford Maine publication details and price rates for subscriptions while noting the Associated Press credit. It discusses holiday buying trends, predicting heavier late shopping, and potential gains over pre holiday 1963 levels. It argues inventory strategies based on consumer tastes and expects strong retail turnover into early 1965.
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