Editorial Page Thought for Evening Moderation Theme
Editorial page reflects on moderation as the guiding thread in virtue. Citing Joseph Hall, the piece frames temperance as essential to ethical living and public discourse.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page reflects on moderation as the guiding thread in virtue. Citing Joseph Hall, the piece frames temperance as essential to ethical living and public discourse.
The Washington era piece argues that SBA loan expansion violates original intent. It cites a GAO finding of nearly 74 million dollars in defaults from 1953 to 1962 and notes loans as small as 200 dollars without collateral. It warns that easy lending spawns more corporate failures.
Washington reports a $30 million capital boost for 32 southern United Negro colleges. Ford Foundation contributions helped accumulate funds for endowments estimated at $89 million with a planned $20 million more. The effort, led by Charles G. Mortimer, targets upgrades in capital equipment and aims to expand educated Black leadership across the Old South.
A bustling citizen laments information overload from politics sports hurricanes and media. The piece notes voters need knowledge on campaigns crises bills and sports standings to discuss with strangers while juggling personal business and culture trends.
The National Tuberculosis Association warns the still dangerous disease known as the great white plague remains a major killer. More than 54 000 new U S cases were reported last year and total active cases exceed 100 000 with about 150 000 more Americans believed active but unaware. Urban slums and malnutrition drive highest TB incidence amid complacent public.
Dr Harrison Brown of Caltech concludes from a study that intelligent beings may inhabit hundreds of thousands of planets in the Milky Way. Analyzed 1000 visible stars in a vast region. galaxy may host about 100 billion planetary systems capable of abundant life, a notion fans have touted since Buck Rogers era.
HAL BOYLE recalls women’s nationwide rejection of male identifying badges and jokes about badges for single men. Readers deride the concept, with several bridesmaids quipping about husbands as “bums.” The column ends by dropping the project.
AP analysis notes stock traders see auto wage settlements fueling a new boom with inflation risk, while the White House argues auto gains are special and absorbed through productivity, not sparking a broad wage price spiral. Steel buyers hedge as mills curtail output. profits rise but cite remaining limits.
Hollywood columnist Ruth Millett advises mothers who have children late in life to respond with grace when asked if a child is a grandchild. She urges tact, noting a daughter sees a mother as “mother” beyond age, and that wrinkles and gray hair should not dim the joy of motherhood or a child’s view of their parent.
A 1960s overview explains Canada’s hospital insurance program under the 1957 act, funding methods across provinces, patient costs, eligibility, and waiting periods. It also highlights provincial moves toward compulsory medical insurance and notes Anjanette Comer’s Hollywood rise with details on her name, roles, and appearance.
The Biddeford Maine daily lists publication details with Adams Street address and publishing staff. Subscription rates are given as one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper notes Associated Press affiliation and postal entry details.
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