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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1964
Page
4
Plutarch’s aphorism on trees and people contrasts nature’s regrowth with the lasting impact of loss, urging readers to consider resilience and recovery in human choices and consequences.
Tokio Kawamoto of Hiroshima shares a warning about war in the nuclear age. She recalls 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, talks of radiation deaths in 1963, and fears leukemia among 270,000 survivors and their children.
French government shapes broadcasts under censorship with 18 member board half officials half press and arts reps. Day to day control remains with a director and two deputies appointed by the state. Listeners seek alternatives by tuning to neighboring stations.
A reflective editorial argues the blame for child injuries near roads rests on parental supervision. It notes the thin line between distraction and disregard, quoting officers who say some parents simply don’t seem to care where children are. When a policeman arrives, it may be too late to care.
The U S unemployment rate in mid May fell to 5.1 percent, down from 5.4 percent in April and 5.9 percent in May of last year. With rising retail sales and overall economic growth, the outlook remains positive though inflation threats linger from upcoming labor demands this summer.
The article notes Japan's latest earthquake as the worst since 1923, part of a long series of temblors. It observes that quakes strike certain regions predictably, but humans struggle to shield lives and face high insurance costs, around ten percent annually, reflecting a fatalist view and reluctance to relocate.
Washington notes the 1964 GOP race narrows to Barry Goldwater facing Lyndon Johnson. Analysts doubt a large southern or industrial Northeast sweep, with Johnson counting on California New York Illinois Ohio and other big states. Goldwater's strength appears regional and uncertain, with prospects in midwest and border states unlikely to offset Johnson's broad national base.
Hollywood veteran Fred MacMurray, filming My Three Sons, contrasts the neat resolutions of family comedy with his real life. He notes he loses patience at home, faces scrutiny as a movie star's child, and worries his son Robby struggles to forge his own identity amidst public recognition.
Miles A Standish notes the postwar biochemist tale centers on Dr Tom Cable and a lab search for a new antibiotic. Characters include Hale, Caroline, Brainard, Morrissey, and a rival biochemist. The reviewer finds heavy technical detail and interoffice politics tedious but acknowledges biochemist appeal.
Emily Hahn presents Africa to Me with a personal byline focus, moving through nations and events from 1962 views. She relies on direct quotes from figures like Jomo Kenyatta and ordinary Africans, weaving in narration and occasional background, highlighting colonial withdrawal tensions.
The Biddeford Saco Journal notes that recurring legislation and pump priming affect duration and intensity but argues periods of optimism or pessimism may be a small price for freedom of choice. The piece emphasizes editorial stance on public policy and individual liberty.
Roger Babson argues that business cycles persist despite beliefs they are tamed by policy. He notes rising output since 1961, driven by population growth government spending and incomes, but warns saturation looms and inventories risk gluts. He cites measured corporate borrowing, rising consumer debt, and credit demand as key cycle influences.
Paul Harvey critiques Republicans who demand a convention choice yet aim to deprive voters of a real choice in November. He cites Eisenhower Scranton Rockefeller Lodge Stassen as enacting a controlled process while praising Goldwater’s rising support shown in state primaries and conventions. He warns kingmakers distort the party to bench the senator’s conservative platform.
A Forum argues that fear or lethargy would let Communism spread, urging initiative and resolve. It stresses loving victory, informed citizenship, firm beliefs, and standing for principles, viewing crisis as a path to leadership and freedom of heart and soul.
A compact front page shows a daily crossword puzzle with numbered clues across and down. The list includes entries such as a man’s name meaning noble and terms like exceed major triad and panorama. The page also notes right-hand content and various glossary-style hints.
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