Sovereignty in the present age and Patrick Henry’s legacy
The essay argues that Patrick Henry championed individual liberty and warned against centralized power, noting the evolution from Articles of Confederation to a stronger central government. It reflects on population growth, urbanization, and the changing scope of government in modern America, urging discussion of specific 20th century federal overreach during the presidential campaign.
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Patrick Henry
United States
Patrick
Henry
Britain
America
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington News Missile satellites feared
Washington reports a Pentagon debate over defenses against unfriendly military satellites carrying missiles. Some say satellites are easy targets and two anti-satellite stations exist, while others warn satellites in space can deliver missiles faster than land based systems. Proponents argue space missiles could be neutralized by early 1970s defenses, shifting balance toward nations with satellite missiles.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Enterprise Assn
NEA
Voskhod
U. S
Pentagon
United States
Soviet Union
Earth
Electronic eavesdropping and privacy in modern life
A survey notes eavesdropping has become a major business across industry and government, aided by Uncle Sam through federal practice and defense tech. It highlights the spread of listening devices, the telephone as a prime tool, sparse laws, and a rising counterintrusion industry, with scattered human-interest items about theft and dating mishaps.
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Uncle Sam
House
Washington
Bureau of Government
Tracy Ann’s Teen Transition Told With Parental Sympathy
Boyle’s Column Robin reflects on a daughter named Tracy Ann turning 11 as she renegotiates childhood and emerging adolescence. The piece explores parental patience, humor, and the bittersweet clash between growing up and losing a child’s innocence.
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New York
Tracy Ann
Frances
Tracy
Maine Next Door to Heaven Promotes Four Season Tourism
Maine plans a nationwide promotion inviting visitors to experience its four season appeal. Commissioner Standish Bachman leads efforts highlighting autumn foliage, fishing, hunting, and coastal leisure, portraying Maine as a year round tourism destination and the economic gains from increased travel.
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Maine
Standish K. Bachman
Department of Economic Development
Borge marks 25 years in America with jokes and memories
Danish pianist humorist Victor Borge reflects on a quarter century in the United States. He fled Denmark after clashing with Nazis in 1940 and found success in New York and Hollywood after moving to California. He recalls language difficulties, his move toward mass audiences, and his break with Rudy Vallee and Bing Crosby.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Victor Borge
United States of America
Adolf Hitler
Borge
Hollywood Palace
Chateau Marmont
Denmark
Hitler
Sweden
Europe
New York
Palm Beach
Fla
Hildegarde
California
Rudy Vallee
Bing Crosby
When Is a Husband Stingy Ruth Millett Says It May Be Saving Money
Ruth Millett argues that a husband who complains about household expenses may be saving for a rainy day or future security. Sympathy and shared budgeting can help, and generosity to the wife should be balanced against long term family needs. She warns against judging stinginess too quickly and notes illness or unemployment as reasons to protect funds.
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Ruth Millett
From Bunker Hill to Okina wa and Heartbreak Ridge
AMVETS and AMVETS Auxiliary urge every eligible American citizen to go to the polls on November 3. The letter highlights the flag at polling places, the Freedom Pledge, and the call to participate in the national elections to reflect the will of the American people. Page Eight continues.
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Journal
Bunker Hill
Okinawa
Heartbreak Ridge
United States
Amvets
Amvets Auxiliary
Merton Ira Staples
Biddeford Maine Newspaper Masthead and Rates
Bideford Lace Journal printed in Biddeford Maine lists publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Associated Press rights noted for local news and dispatches. Entered as second class mail at the Biddeford post office.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
Post
Social Security payoff explained for long and short workers
Retirement advisor Martin E. Segal outlines how Social Security credits work and why benefits vary. He cites examples of minimal eligibility with six quarters for older retirees and thirteen for newer entrants, showing how taxes funded by many workers support lifelong benefits for some spouses and individuals.
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Martin E. Segal
Retirement , Advisors, Inc
I. A
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Chile
Saintes
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Sea of Asia
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Simba
Henri
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