GOP moderates doomed as Goldwater strengthens lead in 1964 race
Washington analysis says moderates face inevitable defeat to Barry Goldwater after California primary victory. Gov. Scranton may deliver a caretaker 400 to 450 votes at the convention, but the moderate effort is viewed as a mere presence. Root causes trace to post Kennedy era indecision and overestimation of a party majority.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington Correspondent
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Washington
NEA
Relcan
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
Barry Goldwater
Scranton
Goldwater
California
San Francisco
Cleveland
John F. Kennedy
Mountain
Midwest
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Johnson
Presidents as the toughest executive job in history
A satirical ad compares the presidency to a grueling eight day week highlighting endless crises, scrutiny, and personal danger. It argues that true devotion to public service drives volunteers to seek the White House and urges citizens to support the next president while retaining the right to gripe.
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The
United States
White House
Cyprus
Thailand
Laos
Congo
Viet Nam
Cuba
Indonesia
Malaya
Zanzibar
South America
Khruschev
Red China
de Gaulle
Rain control effort shifts from seeding to weather study
Ten years after optimistic cloud seeding trials, rainmaking waned as costly, limited success prompted Washington to curb the approach. Scientists broadened focus to weather modification, forming NSF led commissions to analyze feasibility, driven by advances in computing and recent extreme temperatures and rainfall.
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U. S
Washington
National Science Foundation
Federal Council On Science and Technology
Explosion on Pennsylvania Roadstirs safety debate
State agencies and the ICC enforce strict rules on explosive shipments yet a blast on a quiet Pennsylvania roadside killed and shocked many. The trucker, asleep at the time, witnessed the aftermath after summoning help for two flat tires. Questions linger about ignition, placarding, material mixing, and fire department alerting. Officials must probe debris and witnesses to uncover cause and reassess regulations to prevent future disasters.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
ICC
Hedren tops Hollywood as Hitchcock molds new star
In Hollywood trends, smart blondes win over dumb ones with Tippi Hedren leading. Alfred Hitchcock discovered and backed her, giving a $25,000 screen test and a $50,000 wardrobe for The Birds, then signing her for two more films. Hedren, 29, aims to blend acting with business ventures like real estate while staying grounded in hard work.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Hollywood
Tippi Hedren
Grace Kelly
Alfred Hitchcock
Ingrid Bergman
Eva Marie Saint
Shirley MacLaine
Vera Miles
Hitchcock
Tippi
Marnie
Miss Hedren
Hitch
Edith Head
Tupsa
Nathalie
Profits Rise Across American Businesses in Second Quarter
American business reports a profit surge as many firms post higher earnings than a year ago with several hitting quarterly records. AT&T Firestone and Douglas Aircraft are among early reporters, with banks and retailers such as J C Penney Macy and Federated also posting gains. Analysts expect growth to slow but remain above prior year levels. Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography is hailed as one of the era’s best.
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AP Business News
NEW York
U.S. Treasury
American Telephone & Telegraph
Firestone Tire & Rubber
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont and Parke
J. C. Penney
R. H. Macy
Federated Department Stores
Bullock's
Marshall Field
Maf Department Stores
Associated Dry Goods
Allied Stores
Russels
Lane Bryant
Hollywood Tire Change Myth Revealed in YWCA Courses
A feature critiques a stereotype about women changing tires. It notes nationwide YWCA car care classes aim to teach women practical skills, yet asserts many women rely on male assistance when a tire goes flat. It questions the value of teaching self-reliance versus social expectations.
Armageddon by Uris spans Cold War Berlin and bitter
A sprawling 630 page novel by Leon Uris tracks postwar Berlin from the airlift to the Soviet push westward, centering Sean O'Sullivan as a military governor. The review notes Uris’s flair for melodrama, dense research, and vivid but stark characters amid American Russian and German tensions.
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Leon Uris
Doubleday
Britain
Berlin
West Berlin
Sean O'Sullivan
San Francisco
O’sullivan
Will of the People Guide Conventions in 1964 Vote
Paul Harvey outlines how public skepticism grows toward staged campaigns and televised hype. He argues that despite vast promotion, Goldwater support lingers and Johnson's White House influence shapes strategy. The piece suggests voters may demand substantive platforms and the will of the people be reflected at conventions.
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John Kennedy
Bob Taft
Goldwater
Bobby Kennedy
Poland
Nixon
Scranton
White House
Johnson
Alabama
Wallace
Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and contacts data
Publisher W. Paul Casavant oversees Biddeford Saco Journal with E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. Classifieds list subscription rates of 1 month 1.85 6 months 10.50 and 1 year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and holds local news rights.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
Post
Daily Across Puzzle Clues and Answers
A crossword style grid lists clues with numbers for across entries such as a dance step plot for flowers and external seed coating. Includes goddess of volcanoes cherised animals and various short words. ends with a partial memo clue and a few short answers.
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Singer
Greece
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