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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1967
Page
4
The piece argues the United States embraces a mass solidarity view of Labor Day rather than May Day style class struggle. It notes Labor Day emphasizes all workers and private observance, reflecting American democratic capitalism and the shared national achievement.
The article argues that most college scholarships rely on family wealth rather than grades. It notes half of annual scholarship funds are run by colleges, corporations, and foundations using a College Board division as a clearing house. It urges prioritizing quality and potential over financial status.
Harry C. France argues paper money redeemable in silver commands a large premium as silver prices rise from about 1.29 to 1.77 per ounce. He links this to the end of the gold standard, inflation, and shifting social costs, predicting broader economic strain and urging investment in silver and gold assets.
The piece mocks Lyndon B. Johnson praising his frequent signing with a ballpoint pen seen on TV. It notes he gave pens to Republicans, jokes about rust or clogged ink, and contrasts modern pens with earlier goose quills used when Republicans ran the country.
Washington column cites captured Viet Cong documents claiming American leadership is confused and troops are overextended while South Vietnamese allies are unreliable. It notes alleged U S tactical failures and compares Hanoi’s graph to public polls and Senate politics, including Birch Bayh’s funding.
The piece argues the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki saved lives by avoiding a costly invasion. It notes the timing of the tests and debates over Japan’s surrender, the emperor’s role, and the public guilt over WWII. It praises Truman and calls for closure on the history.
Miscellany of quips on safety myths about underwear causing explosions and a string of Washington anecdotes. Notes on a safety council warning and humorous asides about Capitol life, readers’ comments, and a joke about Lyndon Johnson and the black bean incident.
Scientists on an international project believe the common cold has up to 70 distinct virus causes. Some target military recruits or students, others infants with deadly outcomes. Vaccines offer the strongest hope, potentially protecting from related germs for a month. A hopeful forecast anticipates many cures within four years.
Paul Harvey argues that men should be treated like machines, drawing a parallel to the historic struggle for women adopting the typewriter. He recalls Christopher Sholes and the early resistance to new tech, then envisions a future where workers are kept clean, repaired, and renewed, never wasted until worn out, with God treating men likewise.
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