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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1964

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Birth Control Pill Sparks Debate Across Society

In Shrewsbury Massachusetts AP reports the pill’s small form and varied colors spark debate on morality, cancer risk, and nature. It notes six million users worldwide and cites Dr. Gregory Pincus and Dr. Alan Guttmacher discussing birth rates, efficacy, cost, and ongoing research since 1957.

Shrewsbury Mass U.S Australia Vatican Pius XII Paul VI Gregory Pincus Worcester Foundation For Experimental Biology Foundation Pincus Alan F. Guttmacher New York Mt. Sinai Hospital

Budget deficit cut to be announced

Washington AP reports President Johnson will announce a smaller than expected budget deficit for the year ending June 30. Early estimates put the gap around 8.8 billion, with revised forecasts suggesting a figure near 8.0 billion or lower as revenue exceeds expectations. Government staff reductions are also anticipated, with headcount likely under 2,497,000.

Washington Johnson Lodgier Internal Revenue Service Securities and Exchange Commission National

Chuckle Anger and Public Opinion Note

A light quote about humor and anger compares anger to danger by one letter and reflects on public opinion as what people think others are thinking. The notice cites Copr. Gen. ea Corp. and presents a generic editorial mood without further context.

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GOP Platform Half Done Satisfied on First Half

In San Francisco AP reports the 1964 Republican platform committee completed the first half of the campaign document to praise Goldwater and Scranton supporters. Scranton backers warn of a fight in closed session to write the remaining half over civil rights and anti Johnson attacks.

San Francisco Barry Goldwater William W. Scranton Platform Committee Goldwater Scranton Melvin Laird Wisconsin

Scranton supporters battle futile Goldwater platform odds

SAN FRANCISCO AP drafters labored over a platform likely to be acceptable to Sen Barry Goldwater as he heads toward the GOP nomination. Scranton backers argued delegates would desert Goldwater, but platform committee battles favored Goldwater. Eisenhower urged party unity. Hugh Scott urged platform changes. Nixon slated to present presidential nominee.

San Francisco Barry Goldwater GOP Shers Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Arizona Goldwater

News At A Glance Laboring to back Goldwater in Senate bid

Drafters toil on a platform likely to favor the Republican nominee unless party upheaval occurs. Arizona Democrats press to capture Goldwater’s Senate seat while Johnson weighs a smaller 1964 deficit and reshuffles top IRS and SEC posts. Hoover expands Mississippi operations amid concern for missing civil rights workers. The British Commonwealth conference recesses into private huddles as leaders conclude talks.

Barry Goldwater Arizona Eiiched U.S

Maine Delegates Fly to GOP Convention in San Francisco

AUGUSTA AP The Maine delegation led by Gov Reed will depart by plane Sunday for San Francisco. Reed said the group will reach the San Francisco airport shortly before Sen Margaret Chase Smith lands, with supporters greeting Maine's favorite daughter candidate for the GOP nomination.

Augusta Maine Gov. Reed San Francisco Reed Sen Margaret Chase Smith Sen. Smith

Strikes Cloud Business Picture

Strikes hit Kennecott Copper and a Teamsters dispute affects East Coast auto distribution while automakers and UAW hold talks. June car sales rise 2 percent year over year, first half totals set a record. Radio Corp of America posts record earnings. Du Pont hints at a 7 percent rise. Steel output remains high for the Independence Day week amid dock and coal production cautions.

New York Kennecott Copper Corp Teamsters United Auto Workers Union Radio Corp. of America du Pont Nlae National Coal Association

Scranton and Goldwater Clash On Extremism And Civil Rights

The Associated Press sums up Gov. William Scranton and Sen. Barry Goldwater views from Republican Platform Committee hearings in San Francisco. Scranton criticizes extremist groups like the John Birch Society and urges explicit condemnation. He credits civil rights progress and calls for further action to remove remaining minority barriers. Goldwater stresses constitutional rights for all, endorses the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and says rights must not trample others. He says he will address civil rights beyond law as president.

Scranton Goldwater John Birch Society Siles Platform Committee Arizona Johnson Associated Press William W. Scranton Sen Barry Goldwater Republican Platform Committee San Francisco Republican Party America

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