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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1964
Page
4
Thought for Evening quotes Spinoza on suicide, arguing that those who take their own lives are powerless souls conquered by external causes contrary to their nature. The piece reflects on fate, agency, and moral implications in a concise editorial voice.
Voters face a $25 million state sewer bond in the November election to fund pollution abatement facilities. The plan would run 20 years and leverage federal and local funds, helping Saco meet a 1968 pollution deadline set by the Water Improvement Commission, while Biddeford stands to gain from regional improvements.
The General Accounting Office finds the Area Redevelopment Administration kept Detroit on a redevelopment list longer than necessary. From 1961 to 1963, spending and delays tied to federal aid persisted while unemployment fell from 11 percent to 5.2 percent and auto output rose. The cumulative cost cited is 26 million dollars, with officials arguing that funding cannot be turned on and off like a faucet.
Nikita Khrushchev’s downfall is linked to undercutting Central Committee authority and sidelining elder party and military leaders. Analysts see two power blocs within the Presidium, one led by Brezhnev Kosygin Mikoyan Suslov, the other by Podgorny Polyansky Voronov, with old guards losing influence as younger men gain control.
Maine saw a promising tourist season with many Canadians and Midwesterners visiting for the World's Fair. The Maine Department of Economic Development earned praise for promotional efforts while investment in hotels, campgrounds, and advertising increased. The article stresses tourism as an investment and calls for sustained funding to stay competitive.
AP reports robust retail trade with projected 1964 sales exceeding 260 billion dollars. General Motors strike shaved car sales by 23 percent in mid October, yet department stores may rise seven percent year over year. Major chains Sears, Montgomery Ward and J C Penney show solid gains. Improved inventory control and computer use boost efficiency and profits, with Christmas sales forecast up about five percent from 1963.
Ruth Millett advises mothers living with married children to respect the couple's privacy. Limit questions about finances or schedules, avoid prying during quarrels, and cultivate personal friendships. Give the couple space by using separate rooms and joining quiet activities. Show you value their right to a private life.
Hollywood notes praise Elizabeth Montgomery for the success of Bewitched. The article revisits her career from Broadway to television plays, Emmy nomination, and starring roles while highlighting her independence from her father Robert Montgomery. It covers her move to Screen Gems, the pilot, and balancing a new baby with a demanding TV schedule.
Paul Harvey argues that a single vote in any precinct can decide elections and shape history. He cites Dewey, Nixon, Texas statehood, and multiple presidents elected by one vote, urging every eligible citizen to vote to defend liberty and avoid being ruled by evil.
The newspaper notes advertising revenue climbed 15.2 percent to 169,096,981 dollars from 146,850,262 in September 1963. For the eight months ended September 3 the total reached 1,213,722,949 dollars, up 13.4 percent over the prior year.
Crossword clues list with diverse references spanning animals wine casks Latin terms and geography. Entries include Felines and Boring as well as Abbe and Mauna in a dense puzzle grid format.
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