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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1964
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the disease of an evil conscience beyond medical cure across nations. The author cites William Gladstone to frame moral accountability and the limits of medical science in eradicating inner wrongdoing.
Comparing early American papers with today’s vast daily press, the piece traces 1784 beginnings of the Pennsylvania Packet to 1719 Boston News-Letter’s modest reach, then highlights the Bill of Rights era duty to inform. It notes a 60 million daily circulation, rising publishing costs, and the enduring public service role of newspapers.
California faces three ballot proposals via the initiative process. Proposition 14 would shield property sellers from housing restrictions. Proposition 15 would bar home subscription TV while allowing theaters. Proposition 16 would let a state lottery promoter take up to 100 million dollars annually. The piece frames California as a sociological lab for broader national influence.
Bell System scientists developed an electronic switching device that lets a caller signal a busy line when another call is waiting. When perfected, it will be standard equipment in central offices, benefiting households and reducing telemarketing nuisance.
Papua government officers fear a growing native cult refuses taxes and seeks to crown President Johnson as ruler. The movement began after a radio claim that Johnson is coming, though the official was an Australian inspector. About 2,000 followers have raised roughly 2464 dollars, a sum seen as insufficient. The note ends with a quip about training youths and political influence.
Washington editors from 380 responding papers expect Lyndon Johnson to defeat Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential race. The NEA survey shows 85 percent backing Johnson, 13 percent Goldwater, with Johnson carrying 27 states and 332 electoral votes to Goldwater's 15 states and 170 votes. Endorsements largely split, with 109 papers endorsing Goldwater and 106 backing Johnson, including several that switched from Republican or Democratic lines. Despite broad national outcourse, Midwest favors Goldwater in key states, while California and Texas lean Johnson. some editors express reservations about Johnson even as they predict victory.
A light column offers marriage guidance from Hal Boyle. Timorous asks how to keep a wife happy. Boyle argues the goal is sustaining interest and harmony. He recommends letting wives mostly boss the finances, giving thoughtful inexpensive gifts, dining out while praising home cooking, downplaying office life, listening, avoiding arguments, and gradual habit improvement to reach a long marriage.
AP reports consumer spending rose through summer with an estimated annual rate near 404.5 billion, helping push the 1964 gross national product toward a predicted 623 billion. Tensions loom from GM strikes and politics, while home building slows and prices rise modestly.
A Journal reader critiques a junior columnist's stance on Goldwater and policy. The letter defends Hoover, Truman, Eisenhower, and Lincoln as conservative figures, attacks liberal academics, warns of Khrushchev’s tactics, and argues for religious and patriotic principles guiding policy while predicting political manipulation and destructive outcomes. The writer insists on verified facts and labels the piece as a record of opinion.
The Biddeford Daily paper lists a price table for subscriptions in advance: one month 1.85 dollars, six months 10.50 dollars, and one year 21.00 dollars. It notes Associated Press rights and postal classifications, with publication details for Biddeford Maine.
Ruth Millett offers old standards for a lasting marriage. Emphasizes religion, shared finances, realistic budgeting, avoiding status pressures, joint ownership, and keeping divorce out of mind. Advises private family boundaries and viewing marriage as both effort and adventure to be eagerly anticipated.
Security For You And Veterans Guide Discloses that women who served in wars are entitled to GI loans VA mortgages educational benefits medical treatment and pensions. Readers ask about VA pensions widows benefits and Social Security. guidance explains eligibility limits amounts and the need to apply. A Wichita, Kansas theft report ends with Joe Snyder claiming bandits broke into a bakery truck stealing cakes and other items in a recurring theft.
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