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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the tension between expedience and justice, quoting Arthur H. Vandenberg about how they rarely align. It presents a cautious, measured stance typical of an editorial page, urging balanced judgment and principled action.
A reflective piece arguing for returning to plain talk and basic needs over hype and self interest. It questions current habits of speed and complexity and suggests honesty, common sense, and straightforward ethics as a way to address national and personal problems.
Washington NEA report outlines National Draft Goldwater moves to name state chairmen and organize committees. It stresses uniting grassroots clubs with regular Republicans, countering Rockefeller critiques, and assembling petitions with about 100000 signatures toward a national total in the millions.
The National Committee for Support of the Public Schools cites that about 25 percent of selective service registrants fail mental examinations, with over 30 percent in 11 states and over 50 percent in South Carolina and Mississippi. It links weak schooling to higher failure rates, noting rival patterns by region, and argues for increased federal school funding as the only path to a safer, more prosperous United States.
Government mints coins around the clock but shortages persist. Fed Reserve coin balances are about 361.67 million, down nearly 100 million from a year ago and 200 million below 1961 levels. Vending and toll use drain coins. two proposed coins half-cent and mill would ease exact tax payments. Eva Adams notes coin stock scraping bottom as costs rise. The piece ends with aphorisms on beginners and prosperity.
Roger Babson writes from Babson Park Mass about burying his wife Nona Dougherty Babson and urges readers to consider grief in daily life. He reflects on values, parental training, and the need for knowledge and tolerance to ease social conflicts and restless revolutions.
A reflective column proposes Doucette's Law that you cannot refinish part of a home without refurbishing the whole. It argues unsightliness in Maine is a matter of comparison and highlights Farmington as a model town known for civic upkeep while noting other contenders. The piece ends by noting the one dollar bill's design has been stable since 1878.
AP report frames heroin trafficking as a Red China strategy with U.S. underworld collusion. Claims 500 million yearly narcotics trade, 12 percent victims under 21, and 2,400 dope peddlers sent to Korea. Cites testimony on opium heroin exports and Thai border narcotics. Includes Hollywood angle on Marlo Thomas rising in show business.
A playful note on jingles explains a four line commercial jingle is simply twice as silly as a two line version. The joke centers on humorous length as a measure of silliness.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists addresses at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant as president and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes newspaper operations and contact numbers for business and editorial departments and states subscription rates payable in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. It also identifies the paper as a member of the Associated Press.
Goliath s city clue across list includes terms for moisten search and beyon elements. Answers span locations titles languages and metals with references to India and New York and various grid entries. The puzzle features themes like edges, be a bewitching wordplay with letters Greek and Swiss artifacts and color codes.
Mailers are advised to consult the local postmaster before endorsing parcels with the Educational Materials label. The rate applies only to listed articles in Sec. 135.214, and endorsement alone does not guarantee the lower rate. Postal staff must assess contents to determine proper postage.
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