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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes Cervantes about fortune and reversals. The brief item presents the line as reflective content for readers on the editorial page. No specific events, people, or dates are provided within the readable text.
Sen Margaret Chase Smith enters the San Francisco Republican convention with 14 Maine votes and coyly refuses to concede. She notes higher Illinois primary finish than Nixon and Lodge, and that she was twice as strong as Scranton in Oregon, all for a total campaign outlay of 335 dollars. She says the effort was worthwhile to broaden acceptance of a qualified woman candidate. She concedes no real chance for the nomination and expresses no regrets.
Officials in Canada and the United States warn that abnormally low water levels in Lakes Huron Michigan and the Niagara River are disrupting shipping reducing hydro output and risking yard closures. Analysts urge water conservation and new reservoir strategies as demand grows with population and summer use.
Khrushchev signals U S spying by sea and satellite while proposing limits on U 2 flights around Cuba to ease world tension. He suggests space spying via orbiting satellites may replace air reconnaissance as borders blur between air and space and world law could advance.
A humorous meditation on the modern American father as mentor, husband, and household figure. It praises his patience and duties from guiding his son to preparing meals, while noting his desire for simple memories and quiet moments on his day. The closing line adds rustic Texas color about a boy kicked by a horse, ending with a wry note.
Washington outline shows United States shelving direct North Viet Nam attack. Diplomats favor six nation Laos talks to isolate Red China, pressure Russia over neutrality treaty violations. Photos and evidence could expose Moscow backing of Communist takeovers, prompting restraint or military action.
Hal Boyle offers a witty guide to polite talk and double talk in social and business life. The column presents sample quips and lines that reveal how to say things safely, deflect criticism, and project sincerity while avoiding blunt truths. It critiques blunt honesty and shows how to navigate conversations with tact and humor.
AP analysis notes May personal income rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate near 485 billion dollars, about 1.25 billion above April. Despite the gain, May growth was roughly half April’s pace, while the economy adds jobs and longer weeks as corporations plan for new plants and equipment.
Biddeford Saco Journal notes publication terms including address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls. It lists subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00 and notes Associated Press involvement and postal entry.
Ruth Millett advises mothers of high school freshmen to avoid mocking or suppressing teen crushes. She urges parents to stay nonjudgmental, listen without censure, and treat early boy girl conversations as natural. A superior stance drives secretiveness and distance rather than openness.
Paul Harvey defends Dallas Texas against national smears after the Ruby case. He argues Dallas integrated peacefully, has strong churches and culture, and deserves pride over criticism. He urges Dallas to reclaim its reputation and stop apologizing. An analogy about an egg in salt water closes the piece.
Reader letter praises the old ballroom era at Old Orchard Beach and its great bands. The piece notes the loss of the ballroom on the pier as a major reason for the resort's fading appeal, recalling 1929 onward when famous acts drew crowds. References to Dick Van Dyke's early career and a lifetime of show business are included, with a note that the beach days are gone and the scene may not return.
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