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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1967
Page
4
A reflective note cites Joseph Conrad on how spoken words carry far beyond their moment, shaping thought across time even as violence—metaphorically like bullets—travels through space.
Our view notes irony that while front pages report wage boosts at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals and higher room rates, President Johnson pushes cost reductions. Local March rate increases cover nurse pay rises to 106 weekly, with calls for higher totals from the Maine State Nurses Association.
Inez Rob praises Lyndon B. Johnson for keeping cool amid attacks over William Manchester's Death of a President and Barbara Garson's MacBird. The piece defends Johnson, mocks Manchester’s portrayal, and notes the parodies' blunt political satire.
Washington insiders recount unconfirmed reports that Sen. Robert Kennedy may have approved an assassination plan against Fidel Castro that allegedly backfired on President Kennedy. The CIA's role remains disputed with rumors of recruited operatives and a Havana arrest, denied by the FBI, amid broader Cold War tensions and Kennedy era turmoil.
The article profiles Marine Robert Emmett O Malley aided by New York business leaders and Brig Gen Frank Garretson, with plans to help him and other heroes. Monsignor Fitzpatrick proposes store front clinics in urban Brooklyn Queens to deliver medical care, eye and dental services, and research with diocese hospitals coordinating care.
A reader urges Kennebunk and nearby towns to join a regional school district authority and support a county vocational school. The letter calls for committees to study consolidations, expanded special education, and earlier vocational training, with emphasis on female representation on the School Committee.
A Biddeford Saco Journal editorial argues hospital care costs and charity must rise with needs. It cites per bed costs and calls for greater community support to fund medical work at Catholic Medical Center and other facilities.
Governor Romney toured Washington Alaska Utah Idaho New Mexico and Arizona presenting himself as a conservative alternative and his solo talks with regional party officials yielded warmth and renewed interest. While gains seem modest with 64 delegates across five states, observers note his personal appeal and strategy as his own spokesman.
Russell Kirk argues that 20th century warfare and military cohesion make civilian insurrections unlikely. He cites artillery and tanks as decisive against urban uprisings, noting Hungary, Vietnam, Algeria, and Cuba show limited success without militarily supported revolt. He concludes rulers who regularly pay troops can defy civilian insurrection for generations.
Traffic safety researchers warn that drowsy drivers cause many crashes. They note signals such as yawning blinking arguing and erratic steering. Passengers should urge the driver to stop at the first safe opportunity and take breathing and rest steps to restore alertness.
The piece jokes that prosperity costs money and fears new government programs. It notes assistance for many groups but excludes Somuleass, and warns that next month people may have to repay funds.
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