Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Opinion note quotes Sir Philip Sidney on the value of sweet speech and thoughtful discourse, inviting readers to reflect on the power of well spoken ideas.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
4
Opinion note quotes Sir Philip Sidney on the value of sweet speech and thoughtful discourse, inviting readers to reflect on the power of well spoken ideas.
United States coal reserves top 1.6 trillion tons while annual demand stays near 400 million. Beyond power, scientists envision coal in road materials weather regulation space byproducts and fuels with labs piloting processes to convert coal into gas liquids and even weather enhancing dust experiments for rainfall. The shift paints coal as valuable beyond its traditional use.
A sports column curbs hero worship of Arnold Palmer noting he occasionally loses late leads. It compares Palmer to Silky Sullivan and recalls a four stroke advantage in the Western Open playoff that he nearly squandered. Palmer is described as human and prone to defeat.
NASA awards 34 355 to B F Goodrich to test a Gemini era flight suit zipper. The aim is to ensure 710 zips per zipper without sticking, claiming a 99.9 percent test guarantee for dependable operation during up to 14 days in orbit.
American tourists on a Vancouver to Halifax grand circle trip report superb scenery and friendly people in northern Ontario. They note good roads and top parks, with accommodations and meals varying from excellent to satisfactory. Overall they say you may pay more for less than in the United States.
Twenty five boys aged 16 to 21 from New York City schools receive reading and writing instruction to complete job applications. The program is funded by special grants and run by New York University's Remedial Reading Institute. The piece uses humor to contrast literacy with common missteps and everyday life.
Washington notes explain the balance of payments as a broad international accounting of all U S financial actions. Rising short term rates aim to attract foreign money but may raise consumer loan costs, mortgage terms, and monthly payments, impacting jobs, taxes, and purchasing power.
New York AP profile of Peter Sellers portrays him as a serious, private man who uses humor as a serious craft. The Briton discusses his diverse roles from duchess to union leader, his WWII RAF service, and his belief that success requires kindness and complete dedication.
AP reports Haiti's dictator Francois Duvalier faces mounting pressure from exile troops and internal purge. U S relations soured after demands to withdraw ambassadors and Navy and Air Force missions. Haiti's finances shrink, wages fall, investment and tourism vanish, with 4 million people in a small Caribbean nation.
The article traces Columbus and Hispaniola from Columbus's voyage through Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It notes native decline within 30 years, colonial shifts from Indians to Europeans, slavery, and the rise of Jean Jacques Dessalines and Haitian empire. It covers 1915 US Marines occupation and 1934 withdrawal, plus remarks on racial discrimination.
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Ruth Millett advises wives on dealing with husbands who spend freely. She suggests considering work and saving, avoiding nagging, and balancing budget tensions by occasionally treating oneself to reduce bitterness and strife.
A column argues for practical aid over grand government efforts, praising the private group D.A.T.A. for mobilizing 3,000 volunteers to provide know how and technical assistance to 107 nations. Wil Rose, 31, an Ohio veteran, says they aim to “put Christianity into overalls” by helping neighbors with practical solutions.
In four years D.A.T.A. has processed 1600 difficult questions. The text highlights the value of the good Samaritan who gathers real friendships and aids the effort. The passage notes multilingual inquiries on weaving cloth laying out baseball fields and farming queries.
Francis D. Chapin writes to The Journal about Saco River pollution and the need for higher flow on hot days. He critiques river cleanliness, compares boat yard oil slicks to lint layers, and urges pumping dirty top water downstream, noting treatment plants may be unnecessary.
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