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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1965
Page
4
Editorial page presents a Shelley line about dreams and sleep, noting how a wandering thought can spoil the day and influence mood. The brief item frames reflection as a nightly meditation on inner thoughts and strength to rise above them.
The piece notes the surge in America’s tourist trade and how innkeepers now advertise guests as patrons. It highlights cautionary messages in motels such as electronic theft alarms on TVs and reminders to avoid taking towels or furniture, aimed at preventing theft.
The piece argues automation is overstated as a monster. It notes historical fears fade as people adapt. It cites continued job growth of about 1.5 million annually over four years and acknowledges displacements but credits intelligent planning for mitigation.
The narrator questions the habit of spending beyond income and asks how long such a path can last. With high earnings this year, debt piles up while officials push for continued spending, raising fears of a personal bust and curiosity about government economic insight.
The passage notes Fabian Society tract 127 equating socialism with government spending and credits the society with shaping Britain’s welfare state. It compares U S spending patterns to Fabians and hints at risks if powerful nations fail to respond promptly.
Washington observers warn of a longer bloodier South Vietnam war as U S buildup continues. Johnson aides signal deeper commitment while Moscow and Peking issue threatening rhetoric and push for escalation or local war.
In a reflective column by Harry F. Rosenthal, the piece notes how everyday life is cataloged by numbers from birth certificates to Social Security and driver licenses. It laments the depersonalizing impersonality of numeric identities yet humorously observes how machines persistently assign and track personal data.
Markets tracking U S Viet Nam actions see rising prices in copper lead zinc tin wool and soybeans as demand grows. Gold climbs to a three month high on London and U S demand with concerns over reserves and Chinese gold purchases amid global monetary unsettlements.
The Biddeford Journal discusses wartime and peacetime commodity demand. It notes more planes, troops, and supplies increasing usage, while stores stockpile inventories to hedge against price rises.
A Hollywood writer criticizes parents who push 12 year olds into prom culture. The piece argues childhood should remain for girls at twelve, with moms allowing girls to grow at their own pace rather than forcing early social competition and marriage pressures.
Dr. Donald Kent notes a grim rise in citizens over 65 and urges graduate training in social gerontology to prepare leaders for aging issues. A two year federal curriculum aims for master’s or PhD levels, covering biology, health, psychology, sociology, and research, plus seven applied courses on community programs, housing, budgets, counseling, and field work.
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