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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1964

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought for Evening Quotation

Editorial page presents a William Blake quote about identity and race. It frames a mood of reflection on heritage and conscience without commentary.

U S space program gains momentum with Saturn milestone

The United States scales space with Saturn rocket progress and 22 orbital Mercury milestones. Wernher von Braun cautions Russians will launch heavier satellites soon. Ranger failures remind of moon journey challenges and JFK legacy prompts renewed commitment to space.

United States Soviet Union Saturn Project Wernher von Braun U. S Cordon Cooper Ranger Kennedy Austin Tex

London grime controversy divides city leaders and artists

A heated debate in London centers on cleaning grime from statues and public buildings. Proponents praise renewed visibility and costs argue against a full-scale wash, while detractors claim dirt enriches historic fabric. Banks funded St Paul’s cleaning, raising public appeal for cathedral-wide efforts.

London Architects St. Paul's Cathedral Paris

Cameras recovered from Saturn rocket mission reveal interior flight details

Eight movie cameras and one television camera were ejected from the Saturn at about 400000 feet. They survived atmospheric reentry at ten times the speed of sound and splashed into the ocean 720 miles downrange. Five were recovered by pararescue teams. the television camera was left behind.

Cape Kennedy

McNamara unveils Improved Strategic Defense Plan

Defense Secretary McNamara promotes an integrated system including 100 city blast shelters 18 billion dollars and Nike X Zeus antiballistic missiles. The plan aims to shield 240 million people with fallout shelters and rad wave protection while pursuing long range supersonic interceptors. Congress faces key decisions by year end 1965 with tests ongoing.

Ray Cromley Washington Enterprise Assn Defense Robert McNamara United States McNamara Congress White House Defense Department Khrushchev Europe Asia Continental Defense

Memory Lane Tales from Hal Boyle's Column

New York based Hal Boyle reflects on bygone American life in memory lane sketches. He recalls Joe College in a coonskin coat, fox trot craze, biscuit breakfasts, gold watches, family photo albums, patent medicines, sheriff prospects, barber shop chatter, one handed cigarette rolling, chewing gum under tables, Rin Tin Tin earnings, white collar pride, seeds for constituents, cloakroom kisses, and rising income taxes provoking marches.

Hal Boyle New York Joe College Rin-Tin - Tin United States Washington

Sean Connery Explains Bond Appeal in England

AP veteran writer Bob Thomas surveys Sean Connery as James Bond and argues the English crave a fearless hero amid postwar losses. The piece notes From Russia With Love has recouped its cost in England while praising the film’s relentless serial style and a standout gypsy camp scene.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Sean Connery James Bond Ian Fleming England Bond Brittania United Artists Fleming Russia Dr. No 007 Istanbul Love

Stowaways With Noah A parable? Stowaways With Noah

David Garnett offers a parable style tale in two twins Niss and Fan aboard Noahs Ark. The 14 year old sisters endure trials aided by Nature’s creatures and depart Mount Ararat with Noahs grandsons. The author aims to comment on divine intent and modern times.

David Garnett Antheneum Garnett Niss Fan Mount Ararat Noah Greece

Advice for the Bride by Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett advises brides to understand male priorities, seek shared happiness, and maintain a proactive social life. A happy, independent wife helps prevent a stale marriage, using humor, patience, and subtlety to support harmony.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Sympathy for Colonels and Admirals in a Turbulent Era

Paul Harvey laments the erosion of military autonomy under civilian oversight. He cites demotion of MacArthur and Cuba as examples of bureaucratic overreach, noting draft inequities and pressures from Washington. The piece blends satire with critique of civil military relations and leadership accountability.

Paul Harvey Edsel MacArthur Congress Cuba Guantanamo Castro Washington John Bulkeley Bulkeley

Soaring Sixties vs Roaring Twenties haunt economists

In a 1920s and 1960s comparison, Sam Dawson notes sharp differences despite surface similarities. Credit handling, market regulation, and social safety nets distinguish modern policy from the 1920s spec fever and nine—at times shaky—boom optimism.

Sam Dawson New York Federal Reserve System

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Office Info

Biddeford Saco Journal lists address Adams Street Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingalls editor. It notes circulation rates in advance and AP membership rights and second class postage status.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Summary

Puzzle clues listed for across and down entries including numbers for 45 47 48 49 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 and down entries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 35 34 35 36 41 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 57 with hints on words like rabbit tail Malacca chooses fuse part office furniture two words French painter Norse god places castle builder motorists group flower part mint hour race track phrase very equal milestone Charon river clammy coarse grass and more.

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