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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1965
Page
4
Hairbreadth missing of happiness looks like the insults of Fortune Henry Fielding quotation appears on the page with commentary on fate and misfortune in an editorial tone.
York County Chapter of the Red Cross requests contributions to fund a summer swimming program in Biddeford. A total of 240 dollars is needed to hire an expert instructor to teach water safety and swimming skills, benefiting local youth and public safety. Donations may be sent to the Saco Red Cross office at 294 Main Street.
Washington observers caution against labeling President Johnson as trigger happy in the Dominican crisis. Records show constant White House consultations with Rusk Ball McNamara Bundy and Mann as Marines were deployed and a Dominican task force operated, with warning that subversive threats loomed.
AP Movie Television Writer recalls Buddy Ebsens long lull between jobs after war service and stage work. He describes relying on friends for support during seven years without work and plans a busy comeback with records, a Paint Your Wagon run, and TV appearances.
The piece examines allies from Latin America to Japan criticizing U S actions while remaining loyal. It notes U S reaction to Viet Nam criticism by Japan and argues tougher stance might curb freewheeling dissent and strengthen respect among nations.
The article weighs a rumored April Viet Cong offensive as U S and South Vietnam increase action. Analysts debate whether the red push signals a new phase and consider outcomes from crushing attacks to potential government collapse, urging strong U S Saigon response to avoid a Korea-type stalemate.
Reporter Hal Boyle describes the LBJ Ranch in Gia Vuc near Da Nang as a base for 375 Montagnard and Vietnamese troops plus 25 Nung mercenaries under Captain William Hicks. The post patrols the Ho Chi Minh trail area to deter Viet Cong infiltration with air strikes aiding limited American casualties.
The Bookshelf profiles Norman Mailer’s American Dream as a nightmare English prose study in evil. Narrated by Steve Rojack in less than 48 hours the plot spirals through strangulation murder a nightclub romance and family occult hints. Mailer’s florid style and strong sensory imagery drive a stark provocative tale
A newsroom staffer defends a mistaken public claim as privileged, sparking a defamation suit. Courts note privilege protects statements made in duty with legitimate interest, yet not gossip or ungrounded rumors, as seen in cases involving a sister's job and an alleged ex convict bridegroom.
Record corporate profits and rising personal incomes push the Treasury to a $1.5 billion windfall in the current fiscal year with a similar projection for the next. Even after tax rate cuts, surging earnings fuel dividends and investment, while officials foresee continued expansion despite a potential summer slowdown.
Biddeford Maine newspaper masthead lists W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingalls editor with contact numbers. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press rights noted for local news and dispatches. Crossword puzzle positioned as daily feature.
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