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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
4
Editorial urges an immediate, thorough, impartial inquiry into Biddeford Fire Department amid smoke and whispers of internal issues. The piece praises on-duty performance at past fires and routine duties, but calls for a bipartisan committee to expose any deficiencies or confirm public confidence.
A county retiree named Chris Haley in Hamilton County is described as too old for his job after more than four years of service. The piece questions pension, dependents, travel plans, and future activity, lamenting the incomplete reporting of the retirement.
A column criticizes professional athletes for public misconduct and argues fans and club owners foster this culture by over adulation. It urges treating players as ordinary citizens and disciplining rule breakers to restore decorum. It also notes unrelated quotes on marriage, work, and family life.
Washington panel notes improved Panama National Guard leadership under Col L Vallerino and Maj Arauz aiding riot control since 1959. Yet 1964 riots reveal deep unsolved problems across zone governance, with calls for centralized authority, staffing reforms, wage adjustments, housing aid, and expanded local industry.
HAL BOYLE notes a double ambition to exceed the Empire State with two World Trade Center towers planned at 110 stories and a $350 million budget. He laments the change in skyline that his daughter Tracy Ann mirrorlessly reflects, while recalling the 1931 Empire State Building cost and sale. The piece ends with a wry consolation that no other bridge or leaning tower matches Brooklyn Bridge or Pisa.
The 1963 preliminary GNP is 585 billion, up from 554.9 in 1962, with Johnson noting 1964 could top 600 billion. Business expectations see a moderate first quarter and pickup later, aided by likely tax cuts and controlled federal spending, while state and local outlays rise about 4 billion. Consumer spending remains strong, debt levels rise only as needed to boost living standards.
Ruth Millett notes modern women feel for Mrs Johnson as they admire Jacqueline Kennedy but argues First Ladies define their own role in the White House. Each brings unique charm and talents, leading rather than following predecessors, so Johnson need not be compared to Kennedy or Eisenhower.
Paul Harvey presents a concise verse linking wheat shortages to hunger and discontent in Russia and America. The piece contrasts wheat with gold, noting Fort Knox’s dwindling gold and suggesting a swap of gold for wheat would improve happiness for Russians and Americans alike.
Readers reply to animal cruelty concerns and praise Edwin Dixon of Old Orchard Beach. The Forum includes a tribute recalling Dixon’s community work, as a reporter and historian, and notes his devotion to elderly and homebound residents.
The Biddeford Saco Journal at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine lists staff W Paul Casavant president E P Ingalls managing editor and contact numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates are in advance one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and full local news and AP dispatches are reserved for republishing.
A cross reference of clues from a daily crossword list. Entries include city themed hints, bird and fish terms, apparel, phrases for mood and weather, and standard crossword terminology such as marksman and performer.
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