Goldwater courting Ike for Viet Nam trip to test support
Sen Barry Goldwater suggests if elected he would ask Dwight Eisenhower to travel to South Vietnam and report back on Southeast Asia, a move viewed as politically astute to address public doubt about U S involvement and wartime prospects. Eisenhower has not committed to going.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Korea
United States
Southeast Asia
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Eisenhower
Ike
Goldwater
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
U. S
Letter mixup dampens Hartford Festival Orchestra sales
The Hartford Festival Orchestra and Chorus faced a calamity when 10 000 ticket order brochures mailed to New York failed to reach recipients. Post offices in Hartford and New York reported empty mail, leaving only 60 seats sold of 2 800 on the eve of the concert.
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Hartford
Hartford Festival Orchestra
The
Pony Express
Breaching the wall 57 East Germans tunnel escape
The Berlin tunnel escape of 57 East Germans highlights human courage and the enduring conflict between communism and freedom. It underscores that despite détente efforts, the choice for freedom remains decisive, and the free world and communists alike recognize the wall's necessity absent such defection.
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Berlin Wall
Kremlin
Political mileage in YF-12A plane debates during campaigns
The piece notes repeated public announcements of the YF-12A supersonic fighter during the pre election period. It cites Johnsons television broadcasts praising the A 11, congressional and Defense Department disputes, and a July 24 announces SR 71 with minor YF 12A changes, portraying politicized defense hype.
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Johnson
Congress
Defense
McNamara
Goldwater
Pentagon
Secrets of the sea and Thresher wreck explored
The passage notes that photographs of the Thresher submarine wreck confirm its location but shed little on why it occurred. It argues that despite modern knowhow final explanations remain elusive, and many ships vanish without trace through history. The piece contrasts this with warning against plans built on wishful thinking.
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Thresher
Washington News Assassin Types Studied By Ray Cromley
Washington experts analyze Lee Harvey Oswald life to profile potential presidential assassins. They stress a tormented individual driven by self glorification, with violent action signals beyond threats. The study notes difficulty predicting targets and cites Kennedy as a plausible convenient choice for Oswald.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
Soviet Union
U.S
Cuba
Mexico
Kennedy
Boyle's Column Politicians Get Tired of It All
New York AP writer Hal Boyle mocks a political candidate by recounting tired slogans and sharp quips. The satire covers campaign prep, speech habits, voter reach, and gimmicks from a campaign adviser urging the candidate Jerry to tailor meals and image. The piece lampoons hollow rhetoric and pretentious bravado in politics.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Jerry
Cautious Spending Shapes A Steady Economic Upswing
The AP reports consumers and businesses remain cautious as retail sales dip from August, inventories hold steady, and imports rise while exports slip. The U.S. balance of payments braces with a deficit, yet analysts note no crisis as travel and investment flows widen the gap. Analysts expect modest growth and a measured pace to spending to avoid inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Tion
Double Taxation Battle Over Central Maine Power Lines
A Saco resident recounts paying taxes on 10.4 acres of land erroneously taxed for power line rights of way. After meetings with the city assessor and mayor, the taxpayer learns that past refunds are unlikely and that many others similarly overcharged exist. The letter critiques city hall and the assessor's office, urging reform and continued effort to secure relief.
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Journal
Saco
City Hall
Central Maine Power
Haskell
M. P
Mr. Whitten
Tax Office
Assessors
Miss Banks
Cassette
Biddeford Daily Masthead and Publishing Details
The Biddeford journal lists its publication details with address 11 Adams Street and staff including publisher W. Paul Casavant and editor E. P. Ingalls. It notes subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00, and that it is a member of the Associated Press with AP dispatch rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
Post Office
Listen With Kindness Says Ruth Millett in Daily Note
Ruth Millett extols the simple act of listening as the kindest daily gesture. She argues attentive listening to elders, friends, youths, and parents helps others feel valued and understood, often more impactful than grand deeds. The piece stresses patience, respect, and presence in everyday conversations.
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Ly Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Stress links heart disease to emotional tension says study
A study of 10 000 professionals shows heart disease rises with occupational stress and that smoking mirrors stress levels. Findings suggest stress may drive both smoking and coronary disease, while quitting smoking could reverse heart risk. ongoing research continues.
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Martin E. Legal
Retirement Advisors, Inc
United States
Surgeon— General
Henry Russek
U.S. Public Service
Russek
Amon
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Ruth Willett
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Moses
Santa
Geronimo
Scotland
Go Brath
Seaman Enoch
Wolf
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