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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1964
Page
4
The piece argues that progress depends on restarting efforts after pause. It frames resumed action as the sole path to recovery and continued advancement, urging readers to embrace renewed energy and practical steps to move forward.
Dwight Eisenhower warns the campaign is chaotic as he cannot define the issues. Senator Goldwater claims Americans tire of taxation and pressure groups and argues for limits on federal power. The piece explores how much central government is too much, tracing from the Articles of Confederation to today and future forecasts.
Scientists praise underground nuclear tests for minimal atmospheric radiation and new measurement methods. Data improve earthquake detection, monitoring large nations, and locating underground explosions. Advances hint at a broader sixth sense for seismic events, with global monitoring and research expanding safety and science.
Washington editors report Lyndon Johnson benefits from his legislative record and personality while facing damage from the Bobby Baker case and vague personal finances. Barry Goldwater gains from attacks on big government but is hurt by nuclear weapons and Social Security views.
Dinah Shore resumes television work after a year off to rethink life and raise her children. She moved from Palm Springs to Beverly Hills, planned marriage to Maurice F. Smith, and bounced back to NBC telecasts, noting she still loves singing and finds show planning the real challenge.
Babson Park Mass editor reflects on Protestant revival meetings led by specialists and Billy Graham in Boston drawing about 200000 in 10 days. He recalls his Gloucester youth hearing Dwight Moody and joining Christian Endeavor, linking revival to social decline and a search for national spiritual renewal.
Letters to the Journal defend free expression, critique The Great Society and The New Deal, accuse Fabian Socialists of steering policy, and urge free enterprise and limited government. The page includes a dispute with Charles Parsons over Birch Society views and a defense of Lincoln and Negro race respect. (Continued on Page Five)
A Biddeford Maine daily notes a nation distracted by armament fears while urging spiritual revival. It cites Billy Graham crusade attendance and calls for renewed moral commitment to preserve freedom and prosperity.
John Burnett, aged 81 in Horncastle England, defies welfare calls for modern bathing by remaining loyal to his portable tin tub. He wins in court, defending his right to bathe as he has for decades, while broader welfare critiques unfold across the US. Athens Ohio notes Ohio University cheerleaders in Lincoln Hall costumes dating to 1961.
A compilation of famous reflections on press freedom and its impact on government, liberty, and public life. Noted lines from Jefferson, Franklin, Colton, Madison, May, Hamilton, and Dunne emphasize the press as guardian of liberty, check on power, and defender of truth and accountability.
A compact list of crossword prompts including 2 America abbr, 3 drop of bubble, 4 make eyes at, 5 Asia phenomenon in two words, 6 lingerie decorations two words, 7 incense or spice type, and 8 reputation as a central clue.
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