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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1963
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on Pope line about hope in the human breast, contrasting human imperfection with aspirational blessing. A concise meditation on optimism and enduring faith in better days.
In Biddeford residents debate the city hall tower's shabby appearance. Writers urge repainting of the Doric pillars and clock tower to restore civic pride and avoid a mockery of the beloved landmark. Mayor Pomerleau previously urged cleanup, but funding remains a concern.
Tokyo, famed for nameless streets and ad hoc numbering, will name 69 routes as Tokyo prepares for the 1964 Games. Visitors remain prone to getting lost amid winding ancient trails encircling the emperor’s palace, despite new signs.
Washington reports show President Kennedy and Senator Hubert Humphrey discussing the nuclear test ban treaty with Britain and Russia. Harriman recalls bargaining with Soviets, joking about past passes and the czars. Mason, “Blow Torch,” fails in Mississippi governor bid. Patricia Herbst, 100 high school juniors, is a Goldwater Republican who doubts Goldwater’s White House run.
An editorial reflects on the 1961 Berlin wall anniversary, condemning communist oppression in East Berlin and across nations. It argues travel bans, shortages, and depopulation imply the regime cannot endure and that the wall marks broader Soviet control from Korea to Europe. It closes with satirical quips on honesty and brunettes.
New York AP column notes 21 year old single women face 90.8 marriage odds, dropping with age to 9 percent by 45. It cites dogs living longer due to care, lists female peptic ulcer rates, National Sandwich Month, lightning risk, barbecue tips, quotes Thomas Wolfe, breathing fatigue causes, nuclear waste storage, elder listening as kindness, hotel Edison sign, gender crisis resilience, and Farmer's Almanac advice.
The Forum cautions that high consumer debt and sparse savings threaten millions of American households. It urges unpledged, high quality assets and prudent life and endowment insurance as safeguards, detailing examples of under saving and overleveraged individuals and advising timely financial tightening. It also answers a reader question on buying additional government bonds for yield.
Crossword entries list various clues with answers spanning from time off to geographic names and common phrases. The page assembles a wide array of definitions including people, places, objects, and actions in a traditional puzzle format.
AP Television Radio Writer Cynthia Lowry surveys fall television plans as 32 new programs vie for hits. NBC targets Bill Dana comedy with Ensign O'Toole spot, CBS markets My Favorite Martian, ABC bets on Burke's Law, rivals face production troubles but promise remains high as premieres approach in September and October.
Elmer F. Sawyer of a. Park writes regarding a rosebush story in today's Journal August 3. He describes a tea rose from his mother-in-law's youth taken from Bux ton to Saco and later to Colby Avenue Ocean Park now blossoming each July but browning after opening. He asks if their bush is a comedin in age with that in the story.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine office telephone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates shown pay in advance one month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100. Newspaper is a member of the Associated Press and notes second class postage paid Biddeford Maine.
Ruth Willett Monn notes a shift in the home economy as women with cars handle most errands. She recalls past gender roles where men ran almost all tasks and drives home how today wives with cars provide private pickup and delivery service, to the amusement and approval of petroleum-industry speakers.
Dr. Margaret Mead argues for assigning older adults to community roles once filled by younger parents. Grandparents can teach skills, run events, and assist in Parent-Teacher groups, easing manpower and welfare while enriching relations across generations. Recognize diverse aging individuals and invite questions for future columns.
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