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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page reflection citing Henry L Mencken on how poverty softens all areas of life including spiritual pursuits. Thoughtful critique of economic hardship shaping culture and behavior.
The piece explores how vacations can be liberating or burdensome. It lists benefits like refreshment and new experiences while warning against overindulgence, unpaid costs, and poor planning. It notes weekend start times flood highways and asks why trips commonly begin then.
The piece critiques UN peacekeeping in Cyprus, noting Britain will pull out if progress stalls. It portrays Makarios as a star in a political theater, warning that zealots fuel instability. It urges goodwill and sanity to prevent indefinite UN presence funded by distant taxpayers.
An upsurge in reported typhoid cases in Aberdeen dampens optimism of a dying outbreak. The article places typhoid in historical context, notes waves of infection tied to poor hygiene and crowded cities, and mentions paratyphoid subtypes and waterborne transmission alongside infamous carriers like “Typhoid Mary.”
The passage notes Wordsworth’s line and cites Benjamin Bloom on child development. It argues society must start fostering growth before adulthood, with Bloom claiming early development shapes height, intelligence, aggression, dependency, and school learning, and that nurture explains much of later inequality in a complex society.
Defense Department research on nuclear fire safety suggests better odds of surviving an H-bomb attack. Studies indicate fires from blasts depend on weather and weapon size, with high altitude weapons often effective about one third of the time. Well built shelters and simple home measures can reduce ignition risk and aid evacuation during an urban firestorm.
HAL BOYLE notes two annual slowdowns in offices the winter and summer doldrums. In summer staffers long vacations erode morale, meetings yield yawns, and outsiders face busy lines as travel and personal plans dominate. The only cure is time and a Labor Day reset before the year ends with hopes for year-end bonuses.
By SAM DAWSON AP Business News Analyst in New York, the tax revision discussion centers on excise and sales levies as Ways and Means studies a European value added tax. Proponents cite broader revenue potential and even faster rate adjustment, while critics warn of state control issues and industry penalties. The debate includes extending current wartime excise taxes on cosmetics and furs, and weighing greater use of income taxes to blunt future recessions.
Earle Doucette notes Maine resorts are expanding beyond summer with June weekend golf packages. Golf popularity rises as courses fill, new ones open, and operators like Bethel Inn plan a second annual golfer’s weekend June 26 27 28. Maine aims to grow as a major golf state with year round appeal.
In a People’s Forum letter the Journal discusses name band engagements at the Old Orchard Pier Casino during 1958 when operated by the company. The writer notes details and refers to continued discussion on page seven.
Ruth Millett weighs a mother's plea for a daughter to finish college before marrying. The daughter seeks independence, arguing the request exploits emotion rather than reason. Millett cautions against guilt trips and urges acceptance of the daughter's decision, warning of lasting regret if manipulated.
Local Biddeford Journal editor and publisher details with contact numbers, and subscription rates shown. Rates include one month at 1.85 dollars, six months 10.50, one year 21.00, with publication note as a member of the Associated Press and second class postage status.
Paul Harvey notes GOP kingmakers aim to reshape Goldwater from sectional figure to national nominee. Eisenhower opposed him early, Nixon and Rockefeller urged caution, while Goldwater claims Civil Rights support. Conservatives warned participation risk. editors argue the party risks losing its vitality if principles are traded for moderates.
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