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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
4
The Soviet Union has launched a fierce anti American campaign under the banner that the war in Viet Nam justifies mass indignation in Moscow. Premier Kosygin criticizes U S intervention while portraying North Viet Nam and Viet Cong as innocent defenders using Soviet and Red Chinese arms.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard shows rising productivity and solid current work, improving its defense against McNamara's phaseout plan. With four years of orders on hand and strong teamwork under Capt. William C. Hushing, officials see time and efficiency on their side as they pursue higher quality and cost cuts to keep the yard from closing.
Washington observers believe the spring White House Conference on Civil Rights could improve frayed white Negro relations. The Watts crisis and militant Negro voices press for change, while leaders urge both sides to adopt a mature, self critical stance to reach workable harmony.
The eastern part of Germany once known for agriculture now buys 3.4 million dollars of wheat from the United States to feed its population. The piece notes collectivization in the Soviet Union and critiques of postwar economic and cultural trends with a satirical tone.
Hal Boyle reflects on nostalgia and trivia from the 1930s and 1940s pop culture. He recalls Batman, Superman, Captain Marvel, and The Green Hornet while noting memory limits and his illness.
The AP reports a holiday sense of prosperity but cautions over taxes and deficits. It notes high profits yet squeezed margins, rising interest rates, and inflation fears. Businesses plan spending, while overseas investments face new government guidelines and a shifting balance of payments. Personal incomes hit records but inflation and debt rise, with credit potentially tightening if inflation accelerates.
Ruth Millett offers a humorous column urging wives to relax and share loafing with retired husbands. Treat the home as both spouses space, plan with him, and view retirement as vacation years rather than a burden, focusing on shared enjoyment and togetherness.
The 7 percent increase applies only to railroad retirement benefits computed under Social Security formulas. About one in three beneficiaries qualify, with roughly 384000 people affected including 48000 retirees, 206000 survivors, and 117000 wives on max benefits. Benefits not aligned with Social Security remain unchanged.
A reader praises the Biddeford Lindale Avenue Christmas light display, calling it a wonderful sight and worth driving to see. The letter appears in the Journal's People’s Forum and notes letters express personal views, signed or anonymous upon request.
The Drocierd Saco Journal lists 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine as the publication base with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes subscriptions in advance at 1 month 1.85 6 months 10.50 and 1 year 21.00 and that the paper is a member of the Associated Press.
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