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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1963

Page

4

Thought for Evening: Black is a Pearl in a Woman's Eye

Editorial page remark by George Chapman presents a terse aphorism about perception of color and femininity. The compact line attributes value and symbolism to black as seen through a woman's gaze, reflecting period editorial tone.

George Chapman

Saco Area Development Standoff Raises Questions

The Saco City Council voted unanimously to withdraw support from the Area Industrial Development Committee prompting calls for a full public explanation. Observers urge clarification of any underlying motives and caution that the move could undermine a proven Biddeford Saco model.

Saco Area Industrial Development Committee Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce Saco Council Biddeford-Saco Biddeford Fter

March on Washington aims collide with political reality

Washington civil rights leaders pressing a broad 1963 agenda for the August 28 march face slim odds of passage. They seek rapid school desegregation, federal fair employment, a $2 minimum wage, and job programs, while warning of organized waves of 1,000 to 2,000 marchers to Washington in case of filibusters.

Washingon Enterprise Assn Washington Kennedy Congress Senate House Capitol Hill White House

Common Market growth steadies in 1962 with low unemployment

The six nation European Common Market added 649,000 jobs in 1962 for a total of 73.6 million employed, outpacing the United States at 71.9 million. Unemployment remains around 1 percent in the Common Market versus 5.6 percent in the United States, amid a shift from agriculture to industry and services.

United States U. S European Alliance Paris Association Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg

Arab Unity Fails as Near East Turmoil Persists

The piece argues Arab unity remains elusive after repeated failed attempts spearheaded by Gamal Abdel Nasser. It notes the United Arab Republic experiment collapsed amid assassinations and mass unrest, suggesting a single strong leader could unify the region but finds no capable figure to crush competing ambitions.

Near East Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Egypt Syria Iraq Nasser

Background of Office Feuds by HAL Boyle

The column paints a tidily cynical view of corporate life, detailing rivalries and grudges behind the veneer of teamwork. It pairs quirky anecdotes of executives and staff from different eras, illustrating why office politics persist and how personal slights fuel collective drive.

Economic optimism grows as test ban talk circulates

Economists see possible defense industry pauses but overall growth nudged by expected post Labor Day gains. Despite Senate doubts on the nuclear test ban, defense spending may rise to deter risk and sustain production. Consumers, business, and government spending trend up, boosting confidence and the economy into fall.

AP Business News NEW York U.S. Senate Corporation

Biddeford Race Journal community notices and masthead

Biddeford Race Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine by The Journal Publishing Corp W Paul Casavant president E P Ingalls managing editor telephone numbers given Subscription rates pay in advance One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press entitled exclusively to use for repub lication of local news and AP dispatches Entered as second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine

Adams Street Biddeford Maine The Journal Publishing Corp W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press

Hollywood Plays tennis with stars Ruth Millett alone

A syndicated column advised a young wife to use two lone weeknights for self development. It urged hobbies quiet study reading and personal hobbies rather than watching television. The piece argued that learning to enjoy solitude builds character and usefulness.

Fares Cut for Seniors in Cleveland Transit System

Cleveland City Council approves an ordinance to give seniors 65 plus with income under 1200 dollars per year transit cards good for rides at 12.5 cents during off peak hours 10am-3pm and 7pm to midnight weekdays and all day Sunday. The program aims to ease travel costs for elderly residents.

Pat Cleveland Oldsters Northern State Hospital Washington Frederic Marianne Kosbab Kosbab Brooklyn N.Y Council Center For Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Center

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Latvian Port

Crossword clues appear in a jumble covering many definitions from place names to objects. The list mixes entries such as Latvians port location and scattered terms including graven image lily plant impart and other misc clues.

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