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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
4
A world economic survey suggests the U S will see a milder gold drain this year as Europe faces inflation and balance problems. Increased European imports and higher costs boost American exports and lessen the dollar outflow, buying the United States time while long term fixes lag.
Forthcoming visits to Washington by Greek and Turkish premiers highlight U S diplomacy's strained Cyprus mediation. With UN efforts stalled, both sides keep tensions high and arms buildup ongoing, endangering NATO unity and the Polaris balance if the Cyprus quarrel worsens.
A public appeal urges courtesy and thoughtfulness in parks, picnic areas, and on highways. It argues against littering and dangerous driving, calling for a basic vacation resolution to act with regard for others' safety and enjoyment, especially in busy summer months.
The Student Admissions Center in New York says 60,000 freshman slots remain at accredited two-year and four-year colleges nationwide. Experts note many capable students overfocus on elite names and overlook solid options elsewhere, where real effort yields good education.
Washington outlines a new total war concept for South Vietnam led by Gen Maxwell Taylor and Ambassador Alexis Johnson. The plan teams military, economic, propaganda, intelligence, and political advisory forces under a unified American-South Vietnamese command to build local governance, defenses, and economic stability while staying on in the region to sustain self-improvement and counter Communist influence.
TV star Robert Fuller, of Wagon Train, writes to his nine week old son in an open letter about life in show business. He urges a career in Westerns, describes the value of stunt crews and outdoor life, and warns against ego, privacy complaints, and endless critics. He stresses serving everyday viewers and staying grounded.
AP News Analyst recalls James A. Garfield who served 199 days as president from March 4, 1881 until he was shot July 2, 1881 and died September 19 after 80 days of illness. The piece notes unresolved questions on presidential disability and succession, a constitutional amendment proposed in Congress, and contrasts past uncertainty with modern threats. It references Garfield’s assassin Charles J. Guiteau, his trial and execution, and remarks on Arthur’s brief acting role and Wilson’s illness.
Ruth Millett argues that a stable two parent home where the couple loves each other provides children with security, respect, unselfishness, loyalty, and healthy social habits. She notes harmonious parenting offers visible love, avoiding bitterness toward children and fostering well adjusted kids.
Paul Harvey argues drivers will reach 100 mph with near perfect safety within 15 years while British Columbia officials claim lower speed limits create accidents. He cites safety statistics showing deaths per mile driven dropping as speeds rise, cites expert opinions favoring faster travel, and calls for stricter driver standards and some government safeguards.
William Saroyan writes a semi memoir style novel about Yep Muscat a California writer visiting New York who clashes with a Broadway backer and blocks a film deal as he pursues his own project. The narrative blends memoir and fiction with familiar Saroyan motifs.
The article discusses constitutional rules on presidential disability and succession. It notes the lack of a clear determination on when a president is unable to function and who can declare recovery. It outlines past legal steps by Johnson, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and three succession laws from 1793, 1886, and 1947, plus a pending constitutional amendment affecting the 1947 act.
Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond thrillers, writes nonfiction in The Bookshelf Jets around As himself. He recounts two trips by jet through Hong Kong Macao Tokyo Honolulu Los Angeles Las Vegas Chicago New York and a fast Europe auto tour to Hamburg Berlin Vienna Geneva Naples Monte Carlo. He adds hotel and nightlife notes and notes oddities like Naples unhappiness and Monte Carlo gambling. Miles A. Smith.
A compact clue list appears with definitions and cross references. Entries include numbers and word prompts such as before and after clues, beverage, elements, and material terms.
Crosswords fans receive a cryptogram challenge with a substitution code. The sample shows letter mappings where A stands for L and X for O. It notes word length and formation guide solving. Yesterday’s quote by Kin Hubbard is referenced for pattern and tone.
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