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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1967
Page
4
Walter Weir, president of an advertising agency, argues TV commercials fail to speak plainly to audiences. He supports syncretic research as a childlike thinking model, believing direct language could restore trust, retention, and belief. The outcome of such a shift remains uncertain.
Inez Robb reports on a parish survey showing Catholics and Protestants sharing concerns about church life. Readers comment on sermons hymn choices Mass structure bulletins and requests for improvements including color print more family events and fewer mini skirts in church leaving ecumenism as a pointed question.
A reflection on determination defined as a fixed goal and earnest resolve. It notes its double edge as a healing force or a ruthless drive, urging roots in love of God and a noble, reproach-free means to fulfill inspired intentions. The piece ends with a prayer for strength to follow through on divine guidance.
The St Louis School Band club thanks the Journal for a fine article published on Monday October 16. The letter expresses pride in the band if chosen for the Cherry Blossom Festival and pledges to represent Biddeford well. Raymond Lafortune, Secretary.
Washington column recalls anti Vatican faction inside Capitol Hill Catholic circles. Critics lament Pope Johns leniency toward communism and fear Pope Paul’s disarmament stance signals a Vatican shift. The piece notes private huddles, letters to the Holy Father, and concerns over UN openness.
A column by Don MacLean critiques education grants for library research with examples from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Wisconsin and Maryland University. It notes funding totals and questions the value while jabbing political topics and pop culture references of the era.
The article reports USC researchers Rodger Swearingen and Hammond Rolph conclude the Viet Cong National Liberation Front leadership is shadowy, likely controlled by North Vietnam. It names Nguyen Huu Tho as figurehead and proposes Tran Nam Trung and Lt. Gen. Tuan Van Tra as possible real leaders, emphasizing no charismatic South Vietnamese leader emerges.
Russell Kirk argues pacifist protests closer to home are ineffective and suggests a Moscow torchlight procession as a provocative alternative. He notes Soviet fragility and US military edge, urging Russian leaders to push for peace by pressuring Haiphong and Hanoi.
The piece jokes that LBJ may take up golf as Congress resists his plans, joking he wants opponents to add a ten percent surtax to their scores while he chases a高速 cart. It compares presidential golfing to Ike and Truman in a satirical tone.
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