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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1965
Page
4
An editorial piece highlights a Phillips Brooks quotation urging readers to seek strength to meet tough tasks rather than easy lives. It frames resilience as essential for responsible action and personal growth.
A Labor Day speech argues freedom is a hard earned national labor, tracing its roots to Vietnam and world duty. It frames the conflict as defending universal ideas, warns of a new Dark Age, and asserts there will be no holiday in Vietnam Monday.
Washington insiders say President Johnsons use of White House pressure in maritime and steel talks plus aerospace contracts has slowed strikes but raised wage benchmarks. Officials note government action curbs major labor stoppages yet erodes Wage-increase guidelines across industries.
The article notes Madame Chiang Kai-shek’s U S visit is largely informal yet fuels talk of U S support for a Nationalist Chinese assault on mainland China. It cautions unlikely widespread Chinese uprising and US backing amid tensions over Vietnam and Beijing’s influence, suggesting limited American enthusiasm for rekindling a mainland invasion.
Detroit excitement grows as 1966 automobile models are unveiled and plans advance to release more. Year to date auto sales run about 10 percent ahead of last year, the peak period for the industry. Manufacturers expect continued gains and project strong market demand. The booming auto sector underpins America's expanding economy, fueling optimism about future sales figures. When enthusiasm for new cars wanes, interest in life itself declines.
Escalation of autos output of 1966 model automobiles nears the 100000 mark and could top 100000 daily. Demand for new cars remains strong with monthly sales records as the 1966 model year begins. Calendar year 1966 may become the first year with production above 10 million autos.
Czechoslovakia announces a program to exterminate rats in the Soviet satellite states aiming to liquidate 80 percent of the rat population. The piece jests that in a communist system some rats must be kept to run the government.
Hollywood AP reports television moves to color raise photo realism issues for Dr Kildare premiering Sept 13 on NBC MGM and NBC worry about burn victim makeup on screen The show shifts from one hour to half hour episodes on Monday and Tuesday nights with a six part kidney disease story to drive drama and viewer interest Actor Richard Chamberlain notes lack of precedent for this serial style and questions reception
Roger Babson argues that repeal of section 14b of the Taft Hartley Act would erase state right to work laws and increase union membership and dues, expanding union influence in Congress and campaigns. He traces labor history from the Wagner Act to Landrum Griffin and cites Johnson administration backing.
Roger R. Johnson rebuts a Journal editorial arguing for active federal funding to spark industrial growth in Biddeford and Saco. He warns against passive welfare dependence, calls for intelligent administration, a wider industrial base, and timely use of a modern industrial park to avoid stagnation.
Biddeford Maine newspaper entry notes address Adams Street 11 at dpeford Lace Journal. W Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor listed. Includes phone numbers 283 3625 and 282 1535 and AP membership. Subscription rates given in advance for one month six months and one year.
Harvey notes a rise of women in Oregon public life from mayoral progress in Portland to senators and legislators. He cites economic influence, ownership of wealth, and civic leadership as proof the state reflects a broader national trend toward maternal power and national prosperity.
Dear Mrs Lawrence explains a grandmother’s struggle with an abusive family dynamic. The writer urges setting boundaries to protect herself and her unborn grandchildren from a son and his mentally impaired wife, and suggests seeking social work and psychiatric input to prevent further harm. It references the Dayton Scopes trial as a historical note on legal clashes over evolution.
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