Editorial Page Thought for Evening
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1964
Page
4
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
A street view shows apathy toward the upcoming primary with Secretary of State Paul MacDonald noting the smallest turnout in 20 years. He warns that low participation risks weak governance, urging citizens to vote Monday to defend democracy and influence local and state government.
The article explains that engineers play a growing role in nuclear technology beyond scientists. It notes widespread use of radioisotopes in industry and medicine, advances in agricultural research, and the shift toward reactors as power sources. A subcritical assembly, approved by the Atomic Energy Commission, offers safe hands on demonstrations.
Saturn rockets show a larger payload and cabin for three, narrowing the Soviet lead in space. After six faultless Saturn 1 tests, focus shifts to Saturn 5 for a lunar launch. Soviet launches slow, Kremlin secrecy unclear, NASA faces tighter funding calls as the moon race continues with explorers like Columbus and Magellan in mind.
The piece urges more Americans to fly the flag on Flag Day June 14 praising display as a symbol of Americanism. It links flag visibility to sacrifices in blood and warns against forces at home and abroad seeking to lower Old Glory and raise communism. It ends with a provocative question about charitable giving.
Bruce Biossat reports from Cleveland on the final stage of Goldwater’s 1964 path, noting Nelson Rockefeller’s California lead amid Scranton Romney and Nixon pressure for neutrality. Telegraphed appeals and late contributions shape a fractured GOP, with Eisenhower urging unity as Scranton contemplates a televised address.
Gene Barry discusses his Burke's Law role as a millionaire police detective with epicurean tastes. He jokes about preferring scotch to champagne, meat and potatoes over fancy sauces, and the burden of five fittings yearly for 25 suits. He shares pride in Burke's Law success as principal shareholder.
Roger Babson discusses early 1950s energy forecasts. Bernard McGarva argues nuclear power must beat rising fossil costs and enhance efficiency through large plants and extra high voltage lines. He notes Labrador Canada 500000 volt lines to New York, and questions practical transmission to Florida. Uranium activity in Canada fades but long term demand remains.
A reader rails at city leaders over tax policy and assessor powers after budget approval, citing inflated property values and calls for broad reevaluation. The letter questions representation, urges citizens to pressure officials, and contrasts a past casino era with current decline at Old Orchard Beach.
A 1940 Trinity College valedictorian Vera Resue prophesies a new ordinary man to spread God’s Word. The audience includes Billy Graham, who recalls his early conversion and preaching ambitions. The piece links Graham’s rise to Trinity’s teachings and suggests editors and readers shaped his path through Moody magazine.
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Biddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street offices and staff, with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription rates are in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and postal details are noted.
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