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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1963
Page
3
AP film writer Bob Thomas notes Hollywood optimism on Cleopatra with a $40 million budget and a $60 million break‑even target. He explains that added costs for advertising and distribution raise the total, while the epic remains in release in under six months to about 50 cities in the U S and Canada.
Seen Paying Off Backers 21 in Europe. Fox reports Cleopatra is running 18 percent ahead of the previous record for similar situations. Fox plans 135 theaters in major cities by next March and expects continued play through 1964 in New York and Los Angeles. Foreign returns impress. London Dominion 14 weeks match South Pacific’s 46 weeks, Stockholm ads sell out, Helsinki notes Russians travel to see the film. Broadway asks New York to allow liquor in theaters to aid business.
James Marlow analyzes Soviet moves from Cuba to the Autobahn and the Barghoorn arrest, arguing Moscow acted impulsively and without clear outcomes. He warns such behavior risks serious consequences, leaving doubts about Soviet judgment and signaling future unpredictable moves.
The Senior Choir of St Margaret's Church will meet tonight at 7 30 at the church instead of Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Camille Roy and daughters April Ann and Tracy are mentioned in the notice.
AP Special Correspondent William L Ryan reports six weeks of interviews across seven Asian nations on the US image. He notes Americans are generally liked yet least respected among big powers, with views split by nation and issue, especially over race and civil rights. Asians watch US policy shifting, wonder why Americans misunderstand their own Negro problem at home.
The Saco Osteopathic Hospital will offer free diabetes sugar tests today through Saturday. Hospital officials urge residents to take advantage of the low cost screening to detect potential glucose issues early and seek treatment if needed.
A reader asks about borrowing money from a married boss and Abby advises against it, suggesting a bank loan instead. A parent defends praising a high achieving daughter, and a nurse condemns drunken driving with a call for accountability. The column ends with Joyce inviting sober reflection from readers.
The District 11 VFW Post and Auxiliary met Sunday evening at the Old Orchard Memorial VFW Post on Atlantic Avenue. Phyllis Picott presided and introduced Department officers including Hazel Marchette and Agnes Bennell. Gertrude Tumblin was installed senior vice president of District 11. Visiting officers attended, and refreshments were served. next district meeting is set for Sanford on January 19.
Report claims a new healing substance Bio-Dyne, produced by a world famous research institute, shrinks hemorrhoids, relieves itching and pain without surgery. The preparation H suppository or ointment form is available at drug counters and is presented as stopping piles as a problem for many users.
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