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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1963
Page
5
May I govern my passions with absolute sway and grow wiser as strength wears away without gout or stone through a gentle decay. Walter Pope prompts counsel on self control and long life on the editorial page, framed as a reflective musing for readers.
The governor proclaims today Maine Newspaperboy Day and lauds the enterprising young newspaperboys who deliver daily papers in all weather. The piece extols their training in courtesy punctuality and citizenship and urges citizens to recognize these future leaders and independent businessmen. The editorial stresses enterprise initiative and self reliance as timeless values and pledges wholehearted support.
The CIA stands as the free world’s largest spy service with a vast, opaque budget. Critics warn of overreach after Bay of Pigs and the recall of its South Vietnam chief, urging clearer accountability and limits on its autonomy.
Discussion on the science and engineering student shortage highlights public interest. Calls for action by high schools colleges parents and students. Points to inadequate college courses and unqualified teachers in chemistry physics engineering and higher mathematics as part of school improvement efforts.
Washington staff notes politicians and officials in light quips. Harriman defends Johnson remarks after Khrushchev talk while Truman praises a Kreisky speech in Kansas City. Dirksen jokes about the moon and mail carriers. Los Alamos tests a calmer Macaca speciosa monkey for space work amid safeguards. Pentagon news management sparks furor as Sylvester staff posts signs advising on handling awkward classified material. Mundt cites a state department blackout as evidence foreign policy runs in the dark.
Hollywood AP reports Red Skelton, now 14th year in TV with a full hour show, lives five days weekly in Palm Springs. He escapes studio tensions, enjoys desert air, family dinners, gardening, and golf neighbors while producing his eight hour weekly program for a presumably large salary.
Babson Park Mass. Roger Babson extols newspapers as vital to democracy and daily life. He argues the press shapes leadership, guides public discourse, and influences employment through advertising while noting the public’s reliance on print for clear, durable information.
In a letter to the Journal, a reader Quotes Yale Law Professor Borchard on truth in politics and calls for a wholly honest patriot in 1964 to reveal alleged lies that led to World War II. The writer argues to reverse New Deal policies and oppose internationalists within the government.
The Biddeford Saco Journal prints a column celebrating National Newspaper Week. The editor urges readers to value newspapers for their community role and warns owners to restore strong, independent leadership as past power and circulation peaked.
Paul Harvey argues insiders in Washington profit from government contracts via advance information. He cites a secretary of the Senate and Pentagon security steps while lawmakers, tipped by the White House, issue scoops before markets close. He warns this practice risks a major scandal and cites Senator Williams of Delaware.
True. This item explains common causes of mail damage in transit and provides packing tips to preserve parcel condition. It advises selecting strong corrugated or kraftboard boxes, avoiding suit boxes, using adequate cushioning, and placing the address on one side with a duplicate label inside. It also mentions requesting the POD pamphlet from a Career Postmaster.
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