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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1963

Page

5

Thought for Evening on Soviet Tactics and Policy

The piece argues that Soviet strategy relies on zigzag diplomacy and bluster, with frequent shifts between conciliatory and punitive actions. It urges the United States to respond with resolve, rejecting cultural exchanges as harmful, and to adopt tougher stands against Kremlin actions to deter aggression.

Soviet Union United States Camp David Moscow Kremlin U. S Red Washington

Health picture shows continued drop in communicable diseases

Public Health Service records for the first six months of 1963 show a welcome decline in polio and several common diseases. Polio cases fell to 81 in 26 weeks from 207 a year earlier, with notable drops also seen in hepatitis measles diphtheria typhoid and encephalitis. Some diseases rose slightly including strep throat scarlet fever aseptic meningitis and tetanus, but gains were modest. The cold remains unaddressed in the statistics and vaccines progress is noted for measles.

United States Public Health Service U. S Public Health Service

Kennedy wheat deal sparks debate on ocean freight inequities

The article warns that export import shipping rates widen the U S trade gap and strain the dollar. It notes foreign shipments cost less to bring here than American products to Europe or Japan, and calls for a comprehensive investigation by Rear Adm. John Harllee and possible new legislation to curb discriminatory rates.

Russia U. S American Ship Company Europe Japan John Harllee U. S. Maritime Commission

NATO delegation backs Petinaud as Paris liaison

Congressmen defend Ernest Petinaud a headwaiter in the House dining room as a valuable French speaking liaison for the NATO parliamentary conference in Paris. he traveled on vacation with expenses only and critics question the choice while noting embassy staff could have served similarly.

NATO Paris Ernest Petinaud House of Representatives Petinaud Florida

Pay hike timing sparks Washington political critique

The House approved a 5800 million annual pay rise for 1.8 million federal workers, but critics say the timing hurts public trust amid ethics probes. The piece links low public opinion to recent investigations of officials, noting past cases and urging higher standards to win back power in 1964.

Peter Edson Newspaen News Enterprise Assn. Ashington NEA House Civil Jvice Sam Rayburn Congress White House James M. Landis Harvard Law School Herbert May Internal Revenue Service Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y

Boyles Column Candles Growing Numerous

HAL BOYLE reflects on bygone city life and social norms as Prohibition era memory. He recalls squares, breakfast wives, cash payments, Fifth Avenue buses, Irish conductors, penny arcades, and youth slang, painting a nostalgic urban portrait.

Hal Boyle New York Square America

Government income spike masks varied gains and costs

AP reports the government announced the biggest monthly increase in personal incomes in 18 months at an annual rate of 3 billion dollars, though one third of the rise reflects military pay. The rise tops 470 billion annually, with gains in payrolls, rents, dividends, and employment. The Census Bureau notes modest planned spending increases, including cars, appliances, and homes, suggesting mixed living-cost signals.

AP Business News New York Department of Commerce Censu Bureau

Biddeford Saco Journal front matter notice

Published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine by Journal Publishing Corp with W Paul Casavant as president and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription rates in advance listed. Associated Press rights noted for local news and AP dispatches.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine The Journal Publishing Corp W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press

The Cardinal film review by Otto Preminger

AP movie review of The Cardinal notes Preminger’s direction and flashback storytelling. The Boston priest’s rise to cardinal includes Vienna romance and South brutality, with standout performances by Tom Tryon Romy Schneider and John Huston. The critic finds some mawkish episodes but praises casting and overall effect.

Hollywood Otto Preminger Cardinal Henry Morton Robinson Boston New England Vatican Vienna Deep South Preminger Tom Tryon Romy Schneider Carol Lynley Seress Meredith Bill Hayes John Saxon Chill Wills Maggie McNamara Cecil Kellaway Dorothy Gish John Huston Poe Old Walter

Receipt for graciousness by Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues beauty alone does not define women. She notes American women excel in appearance but many lack qualities like attentive listening tact humor poise and inner happiness. The piece praises inner charm over superficial looks.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn America

The Quiet Crisis by Stewart Udall review

The Interior Secretary argues conservation is in a new crisis driven by Myth of Scientific Supremacy and short term greed. He cites Marsh to Pinchot and the Roosevelts, recalls land losses, warns of synthetic poisons and pollution, and urges a land ethic for tomorrow. Miles A. Smith

Secretary of the Interior America Marsh Schurz Powell Pinchot Muir Roosevelts President Grant Udall Miles A. Smith

Time for a Choice in United States Politics

Paul Harvey argues 1964 offers a clear choice between Kennedy and Goldwater, urging voters to select between rival national direction. He contrasts Britain’s Conservative stance, then urges Americans to decide on issues like foreign aid, federal power, Castro, justice, information freedom, taxation, and governance, stressing a two-party path.

Paul Harvey Kingmakers Jim Farley Kennedy Goldwater Macmillan Britain United States Castro Department of Justice Department

Satire Is Knife in Ribs To Mommas Review

Martha Weinman Ler’s Crown edition satirically critiques modern motherhood and childcentred culture. The author lampoons overbearing Good Mothers pushing tot offspring into premature tasks, from kindergarten rivalry to overbooked activities, highlighting competitive parenting.

Martha Weinman Lear Crown

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