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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

4

Navy Yard at Kittery Faces Job Cuts Spur Production Push

Editorial argues Portsmouth Naval Yard should not surrender to a likely drop from 9000 to 6000 jobs next year. It blames a few rotten apples, calls for faster production and lower costs, and urges workers to boost efficiency to avert mass layoffs. The piece cites Defense Department trends and McNamara’s contracts to private yards as a model.

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Pentagon tightens control on military aid for films

The Defense Department will decide all requests for military cooperation in movie production. Criteria focus on public interest, potentially curbing Hollywood use of ships, planes, and personnel while arguing the move prevents “artistic” exploitation for free resources.

Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Hollywood Congress Armed Services Defense Department Department Pentagon

Boy Newsboy Career Path Inspires Secretaries Path

Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Anthony J. Celebrezze recalled his Cleveland newsboy days during a Washington event with 50 prize winning reporters. He recounted returning a penny and dime from a two cent paper and learning to be alert, a lesson linked to his rise from mayor to cabinet member in Kennedy era.

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Second step toward disarmament eyed by Khrushchev

Washington report outlines Khrushchev interest in reducing surprise attack risk. Traces from September 1959 Soviet bloc plan to UN 10 nation talks, Open Skies, and a three stage general disarmament proposal now at the 18 nation Geneva conference.

Peter Edson Eens Oper Enterprise Assn Washington Russia Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union United Nations America Britain Canada France Italy Eisenhower United States Genoa

Boyle's Column Highlights Health as New Status Symbol

Hal Boyle muses on annual medical checks becoming a social mark of prestige. He recalls modern tests, X rays, fluoro scopes, and a verdict noting overweight and a protruding wart, poking fun at how illness becomes a fashion in their social circle.

Hal Boyle New York

Business outlook cools as buyers wait and see

Several factors shape the economy as business activity slows with hot weather. Optimists expect a fall upturn, though risks linger from a trade war, nuclear test ban spillover, postwar construction, auto model launches, and uncertain tax and labor policies. The stock market remains cautious amid mixed signals about spending and investment.

Congress

Hollywood Pilot Provides Thrills

Film reviewer Bob Thomas notes the Hollywood Pilot delivers brisk thrills with fast pacing and sharp action while highlighting standout performances and technical polish that elevate the flying sequences.

Ideal Husband Vacation Guide by Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett writes from a wife’s view on ideal vacation behavior for husbands. She lists habits a perfect partner would share, from planning routes to sharing meals and sightseeing, noting few husbands meet all criteria. In Hollywood notes, stunt pilot Frank Tallman discusses recent movie work and a wary retirement plan as The Carpetbaggers shoots near Boron California.

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Old Country memories and a Wyoming game fish record

Paul Harvey reminiscences about the Old Country reveal simple values and patriotism while a separate Wyoming incident reports Has Kell Reed of Riverton claiming a new state mark with a 154 pound golden trout from Washakie Lake. The fish measured over 23 inches long and 7 inches wide.

Riverton Wyo Haskell H. Reed Washakie Lake Wyoming Wind River Mountains Reed Riverton Sporting Goods

Council Moves to Cut Saco Aid to Development Group

In Saco, the city council voted August 5 to withdraw 8 000 dollars per year from the AIDC, a decision labeled by a writer as not economy with capital. The letter notes GOP platform aims to attract industry and criticizes journal reporting as non unanimous, citing Ward 5’s Donald Perrin. Also, a Wyoming Game and Fish Department note records a 11 lb 4 oz golden trout from Cook's Lake in 1948 by C S Reed of Omaha.

Journal Saco A.I.D.C GOP Donald Perrin Ward 5 A.ld.c Donald McCone Wyoming Game and Department Cook's Lake Wyoming C. S. Reed Omaha Neb

Biddeford Lace Journal Readers In Brief

Local Biddeford publication details subscription rates and staff roles including W Paul Casavant president and E P Ingalls managing editor. The notice notes Associated Press rights and standard postal entries with distribution terms. Weather and vacations impact key decision makers mentioned in copy.

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Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Terms

Crossword puzzle clues span definitions from poetic time to habits and places with entries like Greek goddess shade trees and damper terms. The list includes foreign language roots and varied wordplay such as counterfeit and anagram hints, reflecting a dense puzzle page.

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