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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1967
Page
4
Editorial reflection cites John Ruskin warning that life is brief and quiet hours should not be spent on worthless books. It urges readers to prioritize meaningful literature and avoid filler volumes.
The piece defends George Washington as the nation’s foundational figure whose leadership secured the Revolution and the Constitution. It argues his influence transcends generations, with enduring inspiration for Americans facing future crises.
Murph the Surf rival? No. Inez Robb reports a skilled but amateur theft on Jan 13 1965 as a well dressed woman swapped Tiffanys 2 75 carat marquise for a 369 carat valued at 19800 then walked away with a 38500 Winston ring. Harry Winston doubts capture ever. The King of Diamonds believes the thief wore and enjoys the ring today.
The passage humorously notes George Washington’s alleged honesty and frugality. It contrasts his era’s dollar with modern spending while mentioning his marriage to a wealthy widow and his tendency to stay in taverns rather than home.
Washington column recounts Senate 61 to 28 vote restricting oversight of CIA activities in 1966 and previews undisclosed incidents. It notes CIA involvement in Asia and Latin America, including Singapore bribery allegations, Sihanouk interference, and Costa Rican political tapping, underscoring lack of congressional accountability.
A column relays vivid polo imagery from Argentina with mentions of the Cup of the Americas, rider Juan Carlos Harriott, and India’s Rajah Singh, amid playful anecdotes from Rome to Vietnam. It notes later plans to patch a veteran Skyraider once flown by Maj. Bernie Fisher for the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Field.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists W. Paul Casavant as publisher and E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. It notes the paper is a member of the Associated Press and details subscription rates and mailing classifications.
Washington columnist Ray Cromley analyzes how Ho Chi Minh could push for real talks by proposing reasonable terms and open negotiations. He reviews past Laos failures, noting U S concessions and blurred ICC oversight, and questions the value of a peace treaty with Hanoi if negotiations fail to deliver.
Russell Kirk argues for tighter scrutiny of the foreign aid program and questions the push for more funding. He notes decades of growth without evaluation, cites criticism from church groups, and warns against overextension as U S resources dwindle and pressures rise at home.
A reader asks how serious injury is defined after a Maine car crash that killed one boy and left another passenger with brain injury and multiple fractures. The letter references a Maine Medical Center patient and ongoing care, urging clearer standards and noting the death as a possible threshold.
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