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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1964

Page

4

Editorial on Europe and the multinational fleet dilemma

The piece argues the US proposed multinational fleet concept falters as NATO members diverge. France pursues independent nuclear defenses while Britain wavers, West Germany mostly supports yet with tepid enthusiasm. Europe seeks autonomy, cohesion lacking. the US should act as a technical maintainer of NATO while exploring a new defense model.

U. S Europe NATO France MLF Britain West Germany United States North America de Gaulle

Dedicated American doctors abroad face risks and scant praise

American physicians serving in underdeveloped lands receive little credit for sacrifices, with Dr Paul Carlson among those killed by Congo rebels. The American Medical Association notes about 1,000 doctors seek overseas duty, while 750 work abroad through churches, MEDICO, and Project Hope. Government and private groups support hundreds more in international health projects, like MEDICO in Jordan vaccinating 300,000 children and Project Hope performing 250 major surgeries monthly. The devoted medical corps continue their vital work despite dangers and occasional backlash from hostile forces.

Paul Carlson Carlson Congo American Medical Association Medico Project Hope U. S The Public Health Service Association of American Medical Colleges Jordan Shipboard

Noise on the Bus Sparks Head Bop in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia college professor reportedly grabbed a woman’s transistor radio on a bus and struck her on the head. In Bogota, three people with radios were shot in one evening as police hunt a noise-hater who snapped.

Philadelphia Bogota Colombia

Vietnamese victory in Tan Lac area shapes counterinsurgency

Washington correspondent recounts a heavy Viet Cong defeat near Tan Lac where 115 Reds were killed. He cites aggressive patrolling as key, notes U S advisers pressed villagers and militia to cooperate, and describes villagers shifting from fear to tentative collaboration as well water projects begin through Viet Cong territory.

Ray Cromley Washington Newspaper Enterprise Assn Tan Lac Village Fourth Corps Tan Lac Sea Bee

Boyle's Column Robert Preston upbeat on life and craft

New York AP interview with Robert Preston details his Broadway and screen career. He recalls Ben Franklin as a founding figure, discusses his long acting range from villain to beloved salesman, and explains his philosophy about work and craft. Preston, born in Newton Highlands, credits experience and audience appreciation as his main rewards.

New York Benjamin Franklin U.S Robert Preston Bob Barbara Stanwyck Preston Newton Highlands Mass California Tyrone Power Paramount Pictures

New problems face farmers in global markets

American grain producers confront fallout from the European Common Market peace pact and a new common tariff on grain imports. French farmers may grow more grain to capture higher prices, reducing U.S. exports. Britain imposes a 15 percent import surcharge amid pound sterling protection, widening the gap for American products. The balance of payments deficit pressures export growth to support the dollar and gold reserves.

Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York United States Canada Britain America U.S. Gov U.S Great Britain France West Germany Italy Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg

Morals at crisis point Ruth Millett Homemaker

Ruth Millett argues modern women should take pride in being homemakers not apologize for it. She says a housewife builds a home, guides family life, and serves society by managing a household with creativity, dignity, and shared partnership with her husband.

Ruth Millett

Paul Harvey on student unrest and alleged Communist influence

F.B. warned college leaders last March that bogus students and faculty members were plotting disruptions funded by foreign money. Mario Savio led a national campus tour while Penn State urged defenses. U.N. picket lines urged sexual freedom, and Communist plans with youth groups were approved in 1964 to form a national socialist youth organization.

Paul Harvey F.B Universities of America Harvard Columbia City College of New York Walker Penn State U.N U. N Communist Conspiracy Gus Hall Communist Party Communist National Youth Mortimer Daniel Rubin

Biddeford Journal Letters on voting split tickets

A Biddeford reader urges split voting and voter study, praising cross party cooperation and cautioning against straight-ticket choices. He notes local governance under a Republican mayor with a split council and argues both parties can work for prudent policies.

Journal Biddeford Republican Democratic Party Kennedy Aepublican

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Include Oceanic Peak Entry

The puzzle lists clue 62 Peak are looking the Black Forest 63 Pour 64 Celebrates 65 Son of Aphrodite pointing to a themed crossword with varied definitions and mythic references.

Black Forest Son of Aphrodite

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