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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1963
Page
5
A compact reflection on returning home at dusk, urging quiet routine and restful solace after a day’s duties, echoing Thomas Gray’s lines about warm repast and tranquil repose.
The article weighs Lyndon B. Johnson’s early days as president, his continuity with Kennedy, and the tasks ahead. It notes his background in government, Senate leadership, and space and civil rights experience, while considering challenges of time, staff turnover, and future campaigns. Johnson’s future depends on whether he crafts his own course or remains tethered to Kennedy’s legacy.
The House just passed the debt limit bill after a ritual partisan divide. The piece argues the debt limit never truly limits debt or Congress, and notes the timetable toward the Senate and a weary public. It also shifts to seasonal shopping, corn in Iowa, and a remark about a public figure's marriage.
Washington Notes by Peter Edson profile Lyndon Johnson as a confident leader who helped shape Kennedy era foreign policy. Johnson’s extensive hands on foreign policy work includes Cuba crisis consultation, Berlin reinforcement planning, and world missions from Genoa to Saigon, underscoring his deep involvement in NSC councils and allied staffs.
Hollywood figures define happiness in playful terms while Bob Thomas profiles Randy Sparks and the New Christy Minstrels. From co stars and gowns to open budgets and a thriving folk scene, the article traces Sparks from fringe gigs to leading a multimillion selling group with new acts and venues.
Roger Babson offers advice to retailers amid intense competition. He urges tidy, well-lit stores with ample parking and clear merchandising. Regular inventory checks and pruning slow sellers are recommended. Screen employees by references, ensure honesty with cash registers, and replace idle staff promptly to protect profits.
Paul Harvey contrasts two worlds the newsroom and the wider public sphere during a chaotic weekend showing how responsible newspapers seek objectivity. He notes intense coverage of the President’s assassination, political reactions, and the danger of hastily blaming states or infringing constitutional rights.
Three generations of the Hardison family from Caribou Maine to Santa Paula California are chronicled in a new book by Rena V Grant priced at 4 95 The narrative follows Ivory Hardison who left civilization in 1839 to pioneer farm life in Aroostook County and his descendants Allen Crosby Hardison Jacob and others who shaped California agriculture and cooperative movements with roles at Limoneira Ranch unkist Growers and the National Farm Bureau Federation The book highlights civic and scholarly honors awarded to Allen Crosby Hardison by the University of Maine and others in the 20th century
A reader urges fairer property tax assessments for Saco, citing income brackets from U S government data and warning unfair taxes harm business. A brief interlude recalls anti Communist sentiments and hints at Eisenhower scrutiny, followed by notes on Maine pioneers Ivory, Hardison, and Crosby Hardison and author Rena Grant with biographical details.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine by The Journal Publishing Corp led by W Paul Casavant as president and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription rates are in advance: one month 185, six months 1050, one year 2100. Associated Press is credited for local news and AP dispatches.
Advice on running a supermarket business urges treating workers as long term assets with good pay and courteous service. It highlights advertising, attractive store presentation, promotion materials, newspaper exposure, strategic location with parking, nearby traffic, and careful lease terms to maximize success.
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