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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page presents a quotation attributed to John Tyndall about the brightest flashes of thought needing proof through real-world counterparts. It frames a concise, reflective mood for readers in a period newspaper tone.
The biddeford high school accreditation marks a milestone for students, faculty and the city. Superintendent Raymond Kenneally and Principal Paul Stebbins receive special praise for guiding the five year process, with commendations from Chester Willette and the State Department of Education. The paper lauds the hard work and improvements over five years, noting the school progressed from disfavor in 1961 to accredited status.
Keynesian ideas see a little inflation as helpful, but most pensioners, savers, and investors lose as dollars buy less. Inflation erodes incentive to save, raising costs and eroding currency. some propose tax credits to offset depreciation and teach Washington a lesson.
Variety notes that airlines eye live performances on the crowded New York to Florida route adding to movies music and personal TVs. Passengers could avoid sound, but entertainers face a tougher travel narrative as cities played become a punchline in political polling.
Washington reports that security checks at the White House have varied by presidency with full field investigations used by Truman and Eisenhower, looser methods by Kennedy and Johnson. Executive Order 10450 established uniform federal security screening, but did not apply to the White House, where FBI investigations require White House order.
AP interview with Robert Fuller of Wagon Train as the Western faces stakes for renewal. He notes eight years is long for a series, praises improving scripts, and says a ratings failure could end the show after six episodes. If canceled, he’d pursue another Western.
A business columnist argues productivity guidance on 3.2 percent annual gains has not curbed wage price inflation. He cites Chrysler’s costly pension and wage package as proof the guideline is ignored, predicts rising costs push prices up and warns of an eventual inflationary blow-off followed by a needed corrective reset and renewed discipline.
A reader letters page presents two opposing views on President Johnsons policies, layoffs and a federal pay raise, with criticism of taxation and housing costs. A second letter praises Observants handling of school cemetery debate, asserts Korea as a UN effort, and defends Presidents Kennedy Bay of Pigs stance.
Paul Harvey argues population, industry, and political power are moving toward the Southwest. He cites space, nuclear, and business growth from Arizona to Texas, New Mexico, and Florida, predicting a 20 percent regional population rise and a shifting national political balance from New York to Phoenix and Dallas. He critiques socialism, savings, and a GOP shift while noting the era’s broader cultural questions.
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