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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1964
Page
4
An editorial notes Margaret Chase Smith’s planned Republican presidential bid could lift morale among many women facing a post childrearing phase. Sociologists see a rising trend of women returning to college or pursuing new careers after midlife, suggesting politics may gain new strong female voices and renewed self belief.
Washington investigators describe how the U S failed to anticipate General Khanh's coup in South Vietnam despite 15,000 U S military, State Department, and aid personnel on the ground. Analysts conclude intelligence focused on Saigon and neutralists, missing provincial signs and Khanh's rising power.
Nehru recalls Lal Bahadur Shastri to the cabinet with no portfolio, signaling a shift of executive powers toward him and a potential deputy prime ministership. The move follows a Congress Party meeting and favors moderates over Menon aligned factions.
The Federal Power Commission mailed a 428 page cost reporting questionnaire to 114 natural gas producers to set just prices. The form, 24 by 14 inches, must be filled in quadruplicate and would take about 17,000 accountant hours at a cost of $85,000. Critics note the burden while regulators push for data on production costs.
The article marks the 117th birth anniversary of Thomas Alva Edison, praising his vast contribution to improving living standards and noting his 2000 plus patents. It notes his reluctance to profit and his immense estate of about 40 million dollars.
New York AP reports on personal energy cycles, labeling people as morning, afternoon, evening, or midnight types. The piece argues work and marriage should adapt to these rhythms, noting aging shifts toward morningness and the observer’s own shift from midnight to sunrise, reflecting on past midnight fascination.
AP Movie Writer Bob Thomas notes the film adapts Fletcher Knebel and Charles Bailey II novel into a taut political thriller. Frederic March as president projects conviction, Edmond O’Brien shines as ally senator, while Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas deliver strong performances as power-hungry general and wary Marine aide. Ava Gardner appears briefly.
A breezy Western satire set in Arizona rasps out a mix of barroom bravado and East West culture clash. Cadell the Easterner and Eddie Boyd the cattleman collide amid a flashy pool scene, rising beef markets, and fallout from Eastern intrusion into frontier myth.
Ruth Millett laments how communities sideline older citizens. She warns that even with years left before retirement, seniors are passed over for leadership, excluded from social life, and left with little meaningful work. Millett urges communities to actively include older people in active life.
Paul Harvey comments on the idea of Margaret Chase Smith running for president or vice president. He notes the need to judge her as an individual, not as a representation of all women, and argues that some generalizations about women may be misleading while urging voters to consider Smith’s unique qualifications. He concludes with cautious optimism about individual assessment this year.
AP reports Wall Street is divided as the market climbs from 1962 lows with JP Johnson era gains. Observers warn after long advances prices look ripe for a reaction even as some blue chips post strong earnings. Brokers say blue chip values are sounder than in 1962.
Publication information for the Biddeford Saco Journal lists W. Paul Casavant as publisher and E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. Editorial and business departments provide telephone numbers AT 3-3625 and AT 2-1535 respectively. Subscription rates are shown: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves AP news usage. Entered as second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine.
Crude stone knives unearthed during a Wyoming scientific expedition reveal Ice Age humans used them about 11 000 years ago. The blades remain sharp enough to cut meat and sinew, underscoring early tool durability.
Treasury agents raided two Oakland Chinese grocery stores and reported bog jow a harsh tasting rice liquor was being bootlegged for 13 to 15 dollars a gallon.
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