Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Editorial urges readers to savor evening company while reading. It emphasizes literature as a companion for reflection and aims to inspire thoughtful and steady routines for nightly study and contemplation.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1967
Page
3
Editorial urges readers to savor evening company while reading. It emphasizes literature as a companion for reflection and aims to inspire thoughtful and steady routines for nightly study and contemplation.
The piece argues the high court is moving toward a limited censorship approach for adult material while upholding restrictions aimed at minors. It suggests bans on pandering and aggressive sales but favors individual choice for adults and shares responsibility with parents for protecting children.
Paul Harvey argues that many Americans oppose the Vietnam War without being enemies of the nation. He cites figures from Vanes Hartke and theologians, contends the U S should confess and come home, and notes pressure from Britain’s Wilson to disengage. He warns prolonged involvement would bleed the country and urges decisive withdrawal.
In Harold Coffin's piece the former prison Alcatraz is proposed as a United Nations monument. The article notes the U.N. rarely acts, except for a moon peace pact deemed unobjected by a nonmember, and jokes about Arthur Goldberg's roles in labor disputes and the U.N.
Washington column recounts Sen. Carl Hayden denying funding to publish Barry Goldwater 1964 campaign speeches as Hayden leveraged seniority. Includes notes on Goldwater lobbying, Sen. Hugh Scott backing the project, and Hayden's aim to avoid taxpayer subsidies. The piece also covers Hank Messick’s Boston interview issues and a cigarette tax dispute aired with Sargent Shriver.
This tribute to Dan Parker recalls his fearless sports column style and larger-than-life presence. The piece links him to legendary journalists and boxing figures, noting his bold refusals to back down, his humor, and his impact on the field amid a sea of rivals.
A Washington group of Negro politicians argues for quiet precinct work and broad voter registration to gain rights. They cite rising Black representation in state legislatures and major urban populations where turnout could attract candidate attention, while warning demonstrations may deter some.
Russell Kirk argues Governor Romney’s call for direct negotiations with the Viet Cong echoes appeasement of terrorists. He likens such a move to empowering criminals and warns the guerrillas seek total power, not peace, with North Vietnam unchanged. He cites Colombia and history to condemn negotiations with ideologues who rely on violence.
Two airline stewardesses spent three months volunteering at a Nepali orphanage. They assessed maturity before departing amid a typhoid epidemic and two child deaths. They taught basic hygiene and distributed medicines, planning to return to support the children and share a message of care.
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