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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1964
Page
4
Thought for the evening notes a line from Olive Schreiner about how a high flame leaves colder ashes, reflecting on passion fading and resilience after intensity. This brief quotation serves as a reflective hinge in the editorial section.
The article forecasts a turbulent Cuban summer as Cuba faces worsening shortages, deteriorating credit, and rising discontent. It notes growing resistance, possible US missteps blamed for decline, and a wary Kremlin stance possibly signaling Castro's fragility and a potential rethink of Latin American strategy.
A proposal for a yearly Grandfathers Day celebrates elderly men who reach three score and ten. The piece contrasts this with grandmothers, noting grandmothers remain active at home and with grandchildren, and questioning the need for a special day for grandfathers as grandmothers dominate caregiving and daily life.
The season begins with drownings expected to rival traffic accidents for headlines. More than 5,000 people will drown in the U S between now and Labor Day, unless simple precautions are followed. Do not swim alone, avoid diving in shallow water, wait after eating, and don’t overextend. Safe behavior in water saves lives.
Charlton Heston, famed from Ben Hur, gave back a $300,000 salary to his bosses after delaying Mutiny on the Bounty and Cleopatra for 11 days. He criticized actors as often being irresponsible while noting his sensitivity as an actor. Producers may seek Heston for sequels despite the holdups.
Government payrolls persistently rise in January despite ongoing cuts. By the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures chairman Byrd, civilian executive employment stood at 2.470 million as February ends while the January payroll reached 1.4 billion, up 2.6 million even though employment fell by 14,300.
Washington probe into persistent charges of police brutality amid civil rights demonstrations is led by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The study aims to assess fair conduct by law enforcement and demonstrators, amid accusations that brutality charges rise during tense confrontations.
New York AP column notes morale boosters like shampoo and quirky facts. It cites life insurance averages, bicycle injuries, memory counts, a 1929 cross country race won in 79 days, costs to send letters, and cheerful quips from Will Durant. It also covers Eiffel Tower stats, reading loads by diploma time, South Pole depth, marriage trends, folk beliefs, car theft risks, and an umbrella lending program with all items returned.
A report notes state government spending grows faster than federal outlays, now totaling about 40 billion annually and rising 170 percent from 1950 to 1962. Education highways and welfare dominate, with effects felt in local economies through payrolls construction and goods purchases. Debt for states increased from 5.3 billion to 22 billion.
A reader letter from Mrs. Robert Guerin of 242 South Street Biddeford offers a playful tribute to dust and street life on South Street. The writer imagines dust on windows hedgerows sidewalks and lawns while noting changing street conditions and traffic.
A Pacific Coast professional warns against chasing risky promotions and urges buying bank stocks. He cites a $25,000 loss later turning into substantial gains if invested in solid banks like First National Boston, Guaranty Trust New York, Bank of America, and others with strong earnings and cash dividends.
Ruth Millett presents a reader’s view criticizing two income households. The letter argues that couples with two earners often overspend and fear illness more, suggesting wives save excess earnings for a financial cushion. If wives budget expenses and save surplus, the husband remains the sole breadwinner in perception and the family weather storms.
Local Biddeford paper lists address at 11 Adams Street and notes W Paul Casavant as publisher with E P Ingalls as managing editor. It provides subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00, and states association with the Associated Press and second class postage status.
A compact list of crossword clues covering ships boats fishing boat light boat oriental baby sitter joys when shall two, Heath gems, French comedian, made a perfect serve, worker on shoes book binding, Gilbert and Sullivan theatrical craft, Have Scot, Oddman slang, Belgian seaport arts partner invalids fare blows hive mange, etc. Includes Pun phrases like Caliph title and Kipling trio, plus regional terms such as African river and Bombay coast notes for a broad puzzle grid.
Paul Harvey recounts a 1935 Montgomery moment when a 95 pound boxer named George Wallace, mocked as too small, stood up to two larger assailants. He refused medical aid, fought through the night, and inspired a city in a pivotal act of courage that foreshadowed his future as Alabama’s governor.
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