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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
4
Quotation from Frank Moore Colby about men confessing treason murder arson false teeth or a wig. It questions how many will admit to a lack of humor.
A committee from both major U S political parties pursues a cooperative plan to shift campaign expenses onto voters via massive mail appeals signed by Eisenhower and Truman. They seek millions in modest contributions but warn big donors will still dominate. The plan could shrink some spending but not replace influence from wealthy backers. A shorter campaign is proposed to curb rising costs.
The piece warns the public that orbital flights may not end happily as Gemini and Apollo near completion. It notes greater risks than Mercury, with astronauts largely on their own and a lack of traditional monitoring. Despite dangers, astronauts accept the peril.
Franz Josef Strauss argues Hitler alone should not bear blame for World War II. He contends Hitler initiated Poland’s 1939 invasion, but did not foresee broader consequences. Strauss warns against total German blame, cites Russia’s use of the “German menace,” and urges against repeating past mistakes while endorsing German reunification. He calls for responsibility to prevent a repeat of history and supports cautious leadership.
A reader laments scarce products and asks manufacturers to continue producing items customers value. They compare a popular potato peeler to a lost item, noting replacement parts vanish and substitutes appear. The piece urges steady production of desired goods amid troubling times.
Washington correspondent Bruce Bi savor explains how Governor William Scranton's last minute bid against Barry Goldwater splits the Republican Party. Scranton’s factional run infuriates Goldwater supporters and signals a fierce intra party struggle through San Francisco.
In Boyle’s column the fate of Marilyn Monroe and Jean Harlow is explored as tragic victims of the sex symbol ideal. Harlean Carpentier, later Jean Harlow, rose to glamor while suffering gilded misery and debt. Insights come from Irving Shulman’s book Harlow and agent Arthur Landau.
In the United States coin shortages persist as silver demand from industry and jewelry increases. Analysts say Treasury silver reserves will cover coinage for about 10 to 12 years, while private issues and rising mint costs keep the market firm but inflexible.
Hollywood AP writer Bob Thomas reports Reginald Denny, at 73 and still debonair, dresses for opening scene as Col. Pickering in My Fair Lady at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. He previously played the role on Broadway and will move to Eliza's father later this summer when the musical opens in a new Valley Theater.
Ruth Millett poses a set of probing questions about loyalty within marriage asking women to assess if they discuss husbands faults with friends, repeat confidences, vent about finances, or undermine authority. The piece then shifts to a biographical note on actor Ronald Colman, tracing his early life, film debut, and rise from silent films to successful talkies as a key figure in Hollywood's British-dominated era.
Self-employed individuals must provide stronger proof of retirement to Social Security than wage workers. A signed retirement statement may suffice but should be backed by facts showing reduced or no business activity. Hours spent, shop operations, supplier statements, and open office hours can all support retirement claims. Partnerships and family ownership add complexity for self-employed heirs.
A letter from Marion Emery Cole discusses Eliot-Pearson at Tufts transitioning to a Tufts Department of Child Study with baccalaureate and master’s pathways for nursery and kindergarten education. The writer urges Maine educators and parents to explore the program, notes Maine certification hurdles, and advocates broader adoption of similar child study methods at the University of Maine.
Biddeford Saco Journal details publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls. Includes office contacts, subscription rates in advance and AP membership notice. Publication city Biddeford Maine with postal classification and second class entry.
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