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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1964

Page

4

Shriver's Turning Point in Poverty Fight

Washington sees Sargent Shriver at a pivotal career moment as head of both the Peace Corps and the antipoverty program. His success could establish him as a top administrator and rising political figure, with Johnson’s support signaling a potential 1964 vice presidential path.

Bruce Biossat Washington Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn Washington Sargent Shriver Peace Corps Johnson Shriver U.S National Press Club John F. Kennedy Barry Goldwater Howard Smith Virginia House Rules Committee

Editorial Thought For Evening on a Town Library

A circulating library in a town is an evergreen tree of biblical knowledge says Richard Brinsley Sheridan in this quotation featured on the editorial page.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Women and Pool Tables Embrace Feminine Covers

A humorous critique notes how women influence many products and spaces, including pool hall decor. The piece highlights pastel table covers replacing traditional green and mocks male nostalgia for classic billiard culture. It mentions Detroit car design shifts and shifts in social norms shaping suburban life.

Detroit

Necessary rules on U.S. spending scrutiny debate

The piece argues that a Navy ad promising job security to lure scientists clashes with free enterprise. It cites a $50 million NASA center proposal as an example of government overreach and urges industry and government to agree on a guiding philosophy to maximize benefits from defense and space spending.

New York Times U. S. Naval Laboratories Washington Navy National Aeronautics and Space Administration Boston Area Boston Ruth Millett

Goodbye vs Bye-bye in how men and women close talks

A columnist debates the gendered use of goodbye phrases such as good-bye and bye-bye in face to face and phone farewells. The piece questions whether male usage of bye-bye signals red-blooded Americanism or silliness, noting a cultural shift as winter ice and social norms change.

America

Debbie Reynolds rises as grownup comedienne in New York

HAL BOYLE reports in New York that Debbie Reynolds has become a new milestone in her career as a grownup comedian. She notes happiness in her life and a renewed career upturn after a seven month film shoot despite bruises a fall from a bar and a near drowning in a river.

Hal Boyle New York Debbie Reynolds Bobby

Debbie Reynolds Reflects on Career and Personal Turning Points

Debbie Reynolds discusses retirement risk if her next film fails and cites a Las Vegas contract and new adult comedy roles as sources of happiness. She recalls past heartbreak from Eddie Fisher and marriage to Harry Karl, crediting faith and love as guiding philosophies in life.

Debbie Las Vegas Nev Eddie Fisher Elizabeth Taylor Harry Karl Miss Reynolds Burbank Hollywood

Decade of the 1960s Economic Growth Question

The 1960s outlook splits among industry leaders and analysts as hopes rise for growth. Steel costs may drop by 1970, utilities see expansion, and consumer markets expand amid a tax cut push. Job competition will rise with 13 million more job seekers by decade's end, risking higher unemployment if growth slows.

Sam Dawson AP Business News New York

Goldwyn Enters TV Field at Age 80

Hollywood's Samuel Goldwyn, 80, forms an organization to distribute his films to television and plans TV productions while keeping theater work. He aims for quality over quantity, vows careful deals, and recalls a Gary Cooper story as he stresses the importance of a strong finish.

Hollywood Samuel Goldwyn Goldwyn The Yankees

Why Congress funds Social Security rules explained

The column explains how Social Security taxes fund administration and other programs, not just retirements. It clarifies that benefits come from the Treasury, with Congress approving money for SSA, Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Aid to the Blind, and notes how survivor and spousal benefits work under specific conditions.

Mr. C. C Mr. C Congress Mrs. C

Biddeford Saco Journal Crash Forecast Sparked Debate

The article notes a crash mention and opinions on a climb expected to be sedate yet problem ridden. Observers foresee limited disaster risk as the 1960s approach, with many convinced the ascent will improve by year’s end.

Bookshelf Flip tale of Big fat Roger

A review of Kingsley Amis new book The Bookshelf Flip in which Roger Michel dene a fat English publisher visits America and stalks Helene wife of a philologist on a Budweiser campus. The tone is sharp and critical describing Roger as a repulsive lecher and snob.

Roger Kingsley Amis Harcourt, Brace Roger Micheldene America Budweiser Helene Amis

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