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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1965
Page
4
A Biddeford man, Arthur Beaudoin, acts when a citizens committee falters. He installs flower boxes on Biddeford Saco bridges, paints them, waters the plants, and avoids red tape. His plain, decisive action contrasts with formal planning and earns quiet praise for doing the job.
The article compares 19th century buffalo hunting to a modern Alaska and Norway trend where wealthy hunters use two airplanes to herd 1000 pound polar bears for trophy pelts. It cites more than 300 polar bears killed in Alaska last winter and notes the species' resilience yet vulnerability. A University of Alaska conference in September will discuss the bear's fate.
Inflation pushes down quality as a hidden cost, testing brand trust and consumer tolerance. Tales include a South Dakota man fleeing with the family cook and U S firms scouting Ireland for oil, with light humor about Blarney Castle.
President Johnson taps Lawrence F. O'Brien for postmaster general in a move praised by White House aides and politicians alike. The action, seen as rewarding loyal service and keeping O'Brien in town, follows his key role in advancing major legislation with both the Johnson and Kennedy administrations.
Hollywood notes say Julie Andrews might be offered Camelot by Warner Brothers but she questions returning to the same ground and may focus on Hawaii and Hitchcock Torn Curtain. Her other commitments include Private Eye and Public Ear and a Gertrude Lawrence bio. Mickey Rooney earns rare ovation after 44 years on stage. Mellale's Navy reports Joe Flynn ill with pancreatitis.
Hedda Brown, a 68 year old widow with 44000 in banks, spends 14000 to 24000 of her capital to meet yearly living costs as interest income shrinks. The piece argues diversifying into five to ten strong equities and active, ethical money management to combat inflation and fund a longer retirement.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street offices in Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingalls managing editor. It notes daily publication except Sunday and outlines contact numbers and AP membership. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00.
A feature on the Elder Craftsmen Shop highlights 800 senior artisans selling luggage, hooked rugs, dolls, mosaics and more. The nonprofit center provides design approval, pricing by a committee, and 65 percent to makers with 35 percent for rent and overhead. Members donate and volunteer to support these aging creators.
Washington AP reports the Department of the Interior plans a Ford's Theater restoration as a center for dramatic productions. The Lincoln assassination site, once a memorabilia museum, will be refurbished at an estimated cost of 75000 dollars to feature Lincoln era dramas.
In a reader letter the writer rebukes Mr Pierre for opposing the city charter and police, endorses the new dog ordinance after noting its short start delay, and argues police protect the community during burglaries fires and traffic. The writer, a dog owner, urges restraint and calls for calm public discourse.
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