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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
4
The piece cites Ibsen urging not to wear best trousers when fighting for freedom and truth, framing modesty as virtue in public struggle. It presents a reflective take on personal conduct during moral battles and the role of rhetoric in social change.
The U S House passed a bill allowing householders to target mail deemed morally offensive with a 30 day stop order via the postmaster general. If ignored, the attorney general could obtain a court order and contempt charges may follow, raising questions about constitutional protections.
The South Viet Nam premier Nguyen Khanh pushes a northward war expansion without U.S. sanction. Johnson aides oppose escalation but won’t rule it out. Officials say Khanh aims to gain popular support among refugees and students, risking U.S. involvement and a difficult neutrality path.
A lighthearted column argues pet dogs cats and even monkeys enjoy luxury while children may miss discipline. It questions whether indulgence harms kids and suggests continued pampering of pets could spare youngsters from overindulgence.
The piece notes how international dialing complicates telecom rules with examples from East Germany Bahrain Iran and large versus small nations. It also jokes about spelling difficulties and a clergyman denying wedding blush traditions while teens share gum choices and ducks’ bills.
Bruce Biassat reports from Chicago on the National Conservative Council meeting where leaders urged quiet support for Barry Goldwater. Delegates debated third-party hopes, with tensions between dissidents and organizers, and a mood to muzzle press coverage while centering Goldwater’s GOP platform.
Boyle's Column argues Pittsburgh remains the steel capital, underscoring the era’s pride in local workers who forged empire and industry. The piece mocks Chicago’s push to replace Pittsburgh and ends with the inscription Made in rsburgh, a nod to enduring local pride.
U S Treasury moves to raise and sustain short term rates to prevent capital flight to Europe. It plans to issue 4 billion dollars of 18 month notes and may borrow up to 10 billion over four months to dampen demand and protect gold reserves. Europe’s inflation and trade woes raise yields abroad, influencing American borrowing costs and balance of payments.
Ruth Millett surveys domestic dynamics in which wives dictate taste in hats, suits, gifts, and home decor, leaving husbands dependent on their opinions. The column argues women have positioned themselves as family taste authorities, questioning if men truly choose anything without mom's input.
Martin E. Segal explains the 1964 tax amendments allow homeowners 65 and over to sell their homes without income tax on profit under certain conditions. The note summarizes reader questions since the change and presents two key points.
In aLetters column readers debate Barry Goldwater and the John Birch Society. The discussion links anti Communism to extremism while a series of questions explain tax exemptions for home sales and widows benefits under Social Security. The exchange includes inquiries about benefits for a widow, and possible parental benefits after a son’s death.
Biddeford Saco Journal of Biddeford Maine lists publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls. Business and editorial desks given with phone numbers. Subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Also notes AP membership and second class postage details.
A puzzle page presents a crossword with clues such as DOWN 1 Clique and 2 Jewish month, plus a cryptoquote section. It includes a sample cipher and a quoted previous cryptoquote by George Meredith, noting daily code variations and instruction for solving.
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