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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page presents a reflective thought from Richard Garnett urging readers to rise above strict constraints yet keep sight of them. It emphasizes balance between elevating ideals and grounded realities in public discourse. The snippet frames an intent to explore thoughtful perspective within established norms.
The article probes the Supreme Court's role as the final arbiter of federal law and its influence over constitutional questions. It argues the judiciary holds executive and legislative sway by attitude as much as by law, noting Roosevelt’s court-packing episode and current tensions over state reapportionment. It warns that altering court boundaries or authority via Congress would hinge on the court’s own acceptance, not just political fiat.
Congress approved a bill to broaden Washington's power to set safety standards for 36,000 government purchased automobiles annually. The General Services Administration will study anti skid devices, shock absorbing bumpers, a secondary braking system, and stricter body construction to protect occupants and spur safer cars for public sale. States retain authority to set own rules and industry resists federal interference amid history of seat belt mandates.
The piece argues speed reading is not a universal advantage and skimming lacks value for most students. Fred MacLaren of Fort Hays College urges focus on careful, word by word reading and more quality printed material, noting books and teachers remain education’s core amid automation. A quip about a child’s yard cheer ends the fragment.
Washington notes describe two Goldwaters he plans a long term party rebuilding, aiming for strong precinct level organization. Raymond Humphreys advances a nationwide GOP quota plan, targeting 185000 precincts to lift turnout and boost 1964 prospects, as Grenier aids outreach to state leaders.
New York AP column by Hal Boyle surveys quirky facts and trivia. It notes high aspirin use and spending on headaches, calorie intake, overweight statistics, and dreams of Tufts grads. It also mentions fashion designer Sherle Wagner, hay fever advice from Dr Fontana, Churchill quotes, Roosevelt Nobel prize, car ownership costs, and famous movie extras.
Harry C. France argues that prosperity hinges on broad buying power and strong corporations. He notes U S government debt and spending, urges investment in leading common stocks to support tax revenues, and answers a reader question advising against selling all stocks to sit on cash.
Hollywood writer Ruth Millett notes readers wonder how to help aging relatives without frustration. AP reports Ann Sothern publicly reshapes her screen image by training with Stella Adler and Jeff Corey, shedding TV comedy to play edgier parts in Lady in a Cage The Best Man and Sylvia while pursuing personal life changes.
A 1960s survey shows that over half of people 65 plus have some health coverage, yet uninsured elderly delay care and incur longer stays when admitted. Those without hospital insurance more often rely on public aid, face higher long term costs, and are likelier to be poor, ill, and dependent.
A Biddeford Saco Journal summary notes that 2.4 million older adults visited hospitals at least once in a year, with 400000 having two and 100000 three or more admissions. Insurance coverage rose from 26 percent in 1952 to about double a decade later as group plans expanded, though retirement often ends or raises costs.
The Journal prints a reader letter arguing civil rights protections extend freedoms for all. The writer, Sandra Halverson, laments the need for the bill in a nation founded on individual freedoms and suggests those who disagree stay home if they cannot function in free society.
Clues cover words for across entries including absence poetic style, acquires, map, uttered, gladiators theater, bay window, strive for, a unit, neg vote, emsplit half, remains, verb neuter abbr, road, apex breeze, ape, famous Quaker, heir to throne, public notice, relieved, hour, cover, inlet, male name, guide, cautions, bulging jar, king of Israel, Communists.
A reader puzzle page lists crossword clues 16A to 44 with hints and answers, followed by a DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE puzzle. It includes a sample cryptogram mapping LONGFELLOW and a quotation, plus yesterday's cryptoquote about heredity and environment attributed to Burbank from 1964.
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