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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1964
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on Pascal’s line that man is a reed, the weakest in nature yet a thinking being. The brief meditation considers resilience in intellect and humility amid frailty, inviting readers to value reason over power.
Both parties acknowledge women as pivotal in politics. President Johnson elevates women to high posts and the GOP protests wartime excise taxes on cosmetics, purses, and furs. Observers call the posture gallant yet politically risky, suggesting it may sway female voters.
Wallace summons momentum from strong Democratic primaries in Wisconsin Indiana and Maryland to press on with his presidential bid He plans to appear on as many as 30 ballots and believes he can win Southern and border states for about 70 electoral votes to shake the race He argues this could prevent Johnson or the Republican nominee from winning and force a House decision, noting Dixiecrat history and the potential impact of civil rights fears on votes in 1960 style shifts.
The piece likens Romania to a rebellious child in the Communist family, upset with Mother Russia’s control as it engages with capitalist powers in Washington. It notes Poland and Czechoslovakia also seek Western ties, warning Moscow that rebellion could push satellites toward Red China and threaten unity.
The article argues against the idea that the United States is a young nation. It notes the country is one of the oldest major powers when measured by continuous government and cites deep historical roots. It asserts Americans and their government embody millennia of thought and effort, with Washington’s capitol resting on a foundation of long human striving. It claims Europe’s prominence is not necessary for American guidance.
Washington lawyers and professors debate the Supreme Court June 15 reapportionment decision requiring both houses of state legislatures to be apportioned by population. Critics fear overreach and seek consideration of geographic and economic differences, fearing insufficient reasoning for sweeping outcome.
Boyle muses on nostalgia for prewar America noting faults in modern life but arguing the old days offered hardships and limitations. He cites lack of indoor plumbing, hand-cranked cars, long workweeks, damp rooms, and manual chores while contrasting with today’s conveniences and the notion that nostalgia overstates bygone comforts. The column ends with a wink at nickel beer and a shift to today and tomorrow.
The AP reports that wholesale price stability, a rarity in expansions, faces fresh pressure as demand catching up with supply lifts some commodities, while wages and services push consumer prices higher. Since 1961 the wholesale index has hovered around 100 on a 1957 59 base, with April consumer prices at 107.8, and varied shifts across lumber, tobacco, chemicals, fuels, and metals amid ample production capacity and keen competition.
Vivien Leigh, recovered from illness, joins Stanley Kramer’s Ship of Fools as a Virginian in a mostly American cast. She notes the accent is hard yet she aims for Southern belle nuance after Oscars for prior Southern roles. Leigh recalls wartime North Africa temps and her failed New York summer musical.
Ruth Millett reports from Rome that new parking rules trigger a flood of women taking driving lessons and applying for licenses. The piece warns that the family car will turn wives into full time chauffeurs, shuttling husbands, kids, and errands, altering daily rhythms and freedoms.
The essayist Kronenberger presents a polished critique of American culture in The Cart and the Horse. He argues leaders fail to uphold values, condemns mainstream values, and traces social flaws from Main Street to Madison Avenue. He also surveys academy weaknesses and authors' motives.
Biddeford Maine newspaper listing shows publication at 11 Adams Street with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes telephone contacts, subscription rates in advance of one month to one year, and Associated Press exclusive rights confirmation.
Paul Harvey draws contrasts between San Francisco’s 1906 quake and Alaska’s 1964 tremor. He notes San Francisco received vast private and public support, while Alaska faces slow rebuilds, unemployment at 12.3 percent, and reliance on Washington. He laments eroded civic spirit and urges more proactive recovery efforts.
A compact crossword style entry lists 12 holes with themed clues and answers. It includes definitions such as rare misjudged horns and a two word smile song, instructions to peruse and deduce, plus items for playroom gear and other ordinary terms.
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