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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page excerpt reflects on Hawthorne's claim that progress comes from men uneasy with present bounds. The piece notes how the contented mind stays within traditional limits, while restless thinkers push society forward and redefine old rules.
The Maremont Corp moves its Gabriel electronics division to the Edwards Plant in Saco, Maine. The decision boosts local industry and labor stability, shifting focus to civilian products. Management expects cooperation from workers and foresees fewer military procurement fluctuations, signaling a confident expansion in Southern Maine.
The article discusses US Philippines relations amid rising regional tensions. It notes Filipinos prefer local solutions for Indochina issues, questions on native industry from American dominance, and asks what Washington has done lately. It argues the pair remain allies and can help stabilize Asia through shared resources and understanding.
A survey says four of every five U S homes need more electrical capacity to support growing appliance use. The nation enters a live better electrically era, urging inspections to ensure circuits can safely handle air conditioners ranges dryers and water heaters as average home electricity use climbs over the past decade.
A humorous critique of shrinking language for large consumer items from toothpaste to hamburger sizes. The piece laments how labels like large giant economy family jumbo and king fail to convey true scale and calls for an outer space size word. It closes with a quip about flies finding picnic spots easier than people.
Richard Nixon electrified a packed Cook County Republican gathering as Goldwater forces declared no retreat if Barry Goldwater loses to Lyndon Johnson. Moderates including Charles Percy received cautious applause, signaling a long struggle within the Illinois GOP over Goldwater’s influence and the party’s direction through 1968.
HAL BOYLE reflects on nostalgic American life in a past era noting economic memory, fashion, transportation, social norms, and everyday slang. He paints a vivid collage of childhood rituals, shop floors, dating, Pullman rules, diners, and family’s status symbols. The column blends humor with reminiscent snapshots of midcentury America.
The AP report says a quick GM end to the strike would largely spare the economy outside GM. If production resumes soon, suppliers and steel mills would rush to restore output, possibly lifting industrial activity. Prolonged strike could scar growth and spark price pressure as steel and auto costs rise.
The Journal letters column urges residents to back a unified Biddeford Democratic slate in city elections. It critiques a divided party, warns against overloading candidates, and argues veterans should mentor newcomers while supporting a candidate aligned with public will. The note promises continuation on Page Five.
Ruth Millett lists eight lighthearted tips from a magazine on how to enjoy cooking. Emphasizing cheer, peace at the table, and playful spice experimentation, the piece suggests practical steps for keeping dinner pleasant and engaging.
Paul Harvey presents a chilling hypothetical about how cultural and political subversion could unfold. The speech imagines a strategy to erode faith, discipline, and ambition by infiltrating media, education, religion, and law. It warns that vice masquerades as progress, leading to societal breakdown and a descent toward tyranny.
Compiled by ANPA Newspaper Information Service from 1945 to 1963 shows daily newspaper circulation rising from 48,384,188 to 58,905,251 and Sunday circulation from 39,860,036 to 46,830,039. Per 1,000 population stable at 312 for both 1940 and 1963, with adult circulation up from 406 to 436 per 1,000. Total advertising expenditures hit 13,050,500,000 in 1963. newspapers led media with 29 percent of dollar volume. TV held 15.8 percent. Plant modernization spending exceeds 100,000,000 annually recently.
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