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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
4
Editorial reflection on the value of self-made men urging respect for individual achievement and the merit of earning success through personal effort.
Planning board and Biddeford city council face a December 1 1965 federal deadline for a zoning code satisfactory to the government to unlock urban renewal funds. Officials warned delay risks an impasse and jeopardizes voter support and property values, urging informal sessions to align on a viable zoning blueprint for better living.
A wide survey notes global security concerns for heads of state amid repeated assassinations and heightened precautions. It cites Lyndon Johnson, Barry Goldwater, Queen Elizabeth II in Canada, and Charles De Gaulle, plus Warren Commission remarks on imperfect protection. The piece closes with a reflection on human hypocrisy and a quip about carrots and eyesight.
Washington report summarizes a government contracted scientist evaluation on biological warfare. Key points note potential, rapid ground diffusion, and large city infection risk from small strikes. Countermeasures rely on warning, masks, air filters, reducing circulation, antibiotics, vaccines, and uncertainty about future resistant strains.
A vanity-turned-culture chase follows Clarence Frothersbee Smythe as he devours every fact in reach. His social life collapses yet his library zeal grows until at 60 he is captured for endless lectures on obscure topics. Moral: culture serves people, not the other way around.
New York AP report says metal costs may push up consumer goods as steel executives press for higher prices before and after the election. Copper, tin, zinc, lead, aluminum rise amid strong world demand. silver hinges on government stockpiles. basic steel expected to rise.
A Journal reader criticizes Dr. Niebuhr and associates for opposing Senator Goldwater, arguing clergy should not influence elections. The letter defends Goldwater’s civil rights record, questions the New Civil Rights Act provisions, and urges ministers to refrain from political campaigning or resign their pulpits. Page Five continues.
Ruth Millett writes that a girl who cannot keep a boy beyond two or three dates may be making common mistakes. The list includes talking about herself, playing hard to get, spying on others, being possessive, snobbish, or dull company, and never relaxing. A young man may lose interest if the behavior continues.
Paul Harvey notes Goldwater regains campaign energy in Glenside Pennsylvania on October 7 and in New Jersey the next day, drawing overflow crowds. He argues critics misstate Goldwater on nuclear policy civil rights social security and U.N. roles, urging careful, unemotional appraisal of his ideas.
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Bideford Seco Journal published at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine. W Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor telephone numbers listed Editorial and business departments. Subscription rates pay in advance One month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member. Second class postage paid at Biddeford Post Office.
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