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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
4
A compact editorial quotes Thomas Fuller on the wholesome scent of fresh earth and the solace thoughts of mortality bring to the soul, pairing sensory earthiness with contemplative reflection for the evening.
The article argues for building a 12 000 to 15 000 seat civic auditorium in Old Orchard Beach Maine to host world title boxing bouts and attract conventions and tourism. It cites proximity to Boston Portland and Cape Cod plans, economic benefits, potential for annual events, and regional development activity as justification.
A study by the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers cites a 3 percent potential wage increase for United Steelworkers without price hikes, based on 3 percent productivity growth. Management questions the figure, while USW leader David McDonald questions relying on productivity alone and notes 14 factors affect wages.
The 1963 shift began with Prince Sihanouk demanding U S aid withdrawal and later inviting Red Chinese advisers. He nationalized private business and used Cambodia as a base for guerillas bound for South Vietnam. Diplomatic ties remain severed though consular links persist and a conference remains possible.
President Johnson defends his foreign policy amid Dominican Republic actions while showing reluctance to widen U S involvement or pursue sweeping idealistic aims. aides warn ongoing entanglement may hinder exit, with focus shifting from Viet Nam to pragmatic gains and limits on diplomacy.
In Da Nang area a 11 year old Nguyen Duc Tan, top student at a Buddhist village school, receives a letter of commendation from Lt Col Jim Williams and a pen set as Marines distribute books and supplies. Civil affairs officer Harris promotes pacification shows, medical clinic aid aids 150 patients in three days, and three cleft palate surgery candidates are funded. A nearby village mission is attacked by Viet Cong, one Marine dies, underscoring risks of pacification missions.
Paul Harvey weighs America’s stance on Cold War rhetoric and U S diplomacy. He contrasts liberal idealism with pragmatic power, citing Khrushchev’s shoe incident and U S feats in Formosa, Lebanon, Iran 46, Berlin 48, Korea 50, and Cuba 63. He warns on Dominican Republic reactions.
A mother asks how to handle her husband’s anger hurting son Al and whether summer tutoring is needed. The adviser says anger undermines study, suggests recognizing shared goals, and may propose psychiatry to separate the child’s wishes from the father’s anger. The piece ends with a push toward family understanding and possible tutoring.
The article discusses bank liability for contents in safe deposit boxes if a vault is robbed, noting banks may be liable if negligence is proven and the renter must show contents to a jury. It mentions insurance coverage, rarity of robberies, varied rental costs, tax deductions, and a proposed elimination of a 10 percent US excise tax on rentals.
A rapidly growing form of protection for individuals is the safe deposit box once housed in bank vaults. With over 15 million boxes in the U S and an average 250 boxes per bank, the service addresses important papers and valuables beyond ordinary insurance. Bearer bonds pose unique risks, making private storage appealing while banks limit access to box contents.
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