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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1963
Page
4
Editorial urges readers to address rising accident toll by applying common sense caution and courtesy on the road. It highlights 1962 American deaths and injuries, costs to taxpayers, and calls on private citizens to demand legislative action and safer driving behaviors.
In an era of space race and fragile peace, Girl Scouts of Southwestern Maine urge stronger support and training for citizenship. The new council aims to replace 11 units to expand programs, camps, leadership, and membership, funded by donations under the slogan Good Girl Scouts Today Better Citizens Tomorrow.
The Kennedy plan for a national service corps stalls in the Senate and now awaits House action. Critics warn it duplicates local efforts and risks federal overreach amid deficits and costly programs. They doubt its merit and fear loss of local control and manpower pool competition. A stray note about family roles and hunting etiquette appears as a non sequitur.
Washington reports that congressional bickering over a new tax bill grows with no clear path forward. Senator Gore and House leaders push for a budget cut while the Ways and Means Committee inches toward a tentative tax cut effective January 1965. If supported, a sweeping bill of 300 pages could pass with limited amendments.
Bates Manufacturing spokesman Hal Gosselin argues Maine should prize existing industries for real growth. The column urges recognizing loyal firms like Bates and Bath Iron Works, praising workers and calling for an Industrial Appreciation Day to honor industry and spur local development.
Babson argues that a welfare state mentality fuels poor saving habits and urges weekly income set‑asides and disciplined budgeting. He cites a four‑person family earning $5,000 after taxes should keep living costs under 85 percent, with food and clothing at 43 percent and housing and transportation at 39 percent, warning against excessive use of credit for transportation.
Hollywood reviews contrast The Haunting with a range of grand European films. The Haunting uses a simple haunted house plot to deliver chills. The Leopard, though acclaimed at Cannes, faltered with American audiences due to its length and Italian origin.
The speaker emphasizes strict budgeting and saving to avoid reliance on others. He advises allocating about half of discretionary funds to insurance and the rest to savings, and rejects speculative investments during tight budgets. He notes 30 percent of men age 55 are not self supporting and links it to lack of a definite saving plan.
Paul Harvey laments the decline of the term square noting that genuine squares are those who volunteer, excel at work, avoid tavern excess, and value home life over nightlife. He echoes Charles Brower's critique of the era’s distortion of vocabulary.
A satirical poem attacks “squares” as hypocritical, safe, and conformity minded figures. It lists traits and examples from public life and youth, urging readers to acknowledge or reject the archetype while praising steadfast communal values.
A compact crossword round up featuring clue numbers 42 43 45 52 53. Includes Participle suffix 43 asks meaning of essen and 45 florists item two words.
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