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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page quotes Sir George Savile on time wasted being a form of self harm. Brief reflection on prudent use of a man’s hours and the value of purposeful living.
Word from Gotham notes over 100 youngsters identified as narcotics addicts in Yonkers with at least 900 youths using drugs. Ages 14 to 22 span upper middle class to best homes, widening crime links and troubling rehabilitation prospects. Emphasizes law enforcement and education as needed.
A critical look at the persistent U S payments deficit attributes most of the outflow to overseas spending, investment shifts, and deficit financing. Economists warn that continued inflationary policy and fiscal mismanagement risk foreign demand for dollars and gold, challenging national solvency.
A columnist dismisses using statistics and computers to define the ideal feminine figure, noting 36 24 36 as a result but arguing that ordinary men can judge beauty without automation and prefer human judgment over scientific redescriptions. The piece mocks tech and calls for men to ignore such machine derived standards.
The U S Census Bureau notes that 93 percent of American homes own at least one television and 17 percent have two or more. It questions whether viewers like the programming or simply enjoy turning off two sets at once.
Maine Department of Economic Development commissioner Standish K Bachman urges citizens to sell Maine by showing hospitality to visitors and spreading positive impressions. A Michigan visitor backs the praise, noting Maine’s beauty and welcoming people. The effort aims to boost economy through widespread, active promotion by residents.
HAL BOYLE discusses double-talk as a social lubricant in politics and daily life, citing cheeky examples of saying one thing while thinking another. The column satirizes polite discourse, campaign rhetoric, and everyday social exchanges, revealing the gap between words and intents in modern society.
Labor gains focus on fringe benefits with pension and insurance upgrades, shorter weeks, and longer vacations. Wages rose modestly vs 1963, while auto talks loom post Labor Day amid expectations of a settlement. Fringes drive costs, signaling broader bargaining for steel and other industries next year.
The page presents a daily crossword with clues such as pen name of Lamb and other entries, plus a cryptoquote puzzle where a substitution cipher yields a quotation. It includes a sample code, a quote attribution, and credit line from King Features Syndicate.
Hollywood review lauds Walt Disney and Julie Andrews in the live action fantasy Mary Poppins. The article praises Andrews as an instant star and Dick Van Dyke for his dancing and performance, noting the film’s whimsical nanny and chimney sweep as central to its charm.
Paul Harvey argues that U S focus on Vietnam masks Cuba danger with Castro's Soviet ties. He cites Johnsons Congo aid, US property seizures, and hemispheric threats, urging decisive action against Cuba rather than Vietnam. He recalls political debates and calls for a tougher, consistent stance against communist subversion.
A public service notice urging participation contrasts you as voter choice with theirs and emphasizes register or lose your choice. The message is presented as civic guidance produced in cooperation with The American Heritage Foundation and The Advertising Council.
Biddeford Maine daily newspaper page shows address Adams Street 11 and publisher W Paul Casavant with managing editor E P Ingalls. It lists telephone numbers for business and editorial departments and subscription rates prepaid 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and 21.00 per year. It notes Associated Press membership and second class postage status.
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