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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
4
Humanities and National Humanities Foundation Proposal
The piece argues for a National Humanities Foundation modeled after the National Science Foundation. It cites the 1950s to 1960s funding shift toward science, the Sputnik era, and urges sustained support for humanities to ensure wisdom, democracy, and global cultural leadership. A bill for the foundation was recently dropped, likely awaiting action in the 89th Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Humanities Foundation
Women investors and stock ownership in America
A survey finds women hold about 150 billion dollars in stock but few reach executive or board roles. Brokers report women rarely influence investment decisions, often rely on men, and may favor conservative bets unless prompted by high dividends or hot tips. Companies can avoid female influence by maintaining strong dividend payouts.
Language Trends and a Call for Plain English
A column laments modern suffix use as phrases like product-wise and weather-wise multiply. It notes many ins and outs such as walk-ins and shoot-outs and argues for a return to straightforward, traditional English without stylized endings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Power struggle grows between Buddhists and Catholics in South Viet Nam
Washington correspondent reports a widening political clash in South Viet Nam underpinned by the Catholic and Buddhist communities. He notes weak political parties, the dominance of military and religious groups, and Viet Cong infiltration attempts into Buddhist temples as Ho Chi Minh orders priority for this tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cromley
Washington Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Washington
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Viet Nam
United States
South
Chambers of Commerce
Diem
French Indochina
Dien
Ho Chi Minh
Cannibal Society Across America Sparks Charter Thought
Paul Harvey claims America has become a cannibal society devouring its elite and productive. He argues laws and taxes punish success while abetting dependents, citing Rand and Mayo and noting a shift in Russian policy toward profit motive. A Mormon milestone follows, marking temple dedication in Kirtland on March 27, 1836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ava Rand
Adzain
Charles Mayo
Florida
Russia
Vadin A. Trapeznikov
Kremlin
Kirtland
Ohio
Bookshelf Animals and Outdoors in The Fields of Noon review
Sheila Burnford blends nature writing with self deprecating humor in The Fields of Noon. The Atlantic Little Brown edition priced at four fifty showcases a gentle autobiographical essay style, ranging from Canadian spring to mushroom hunting and attempts at primitive tool making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Burnford
Atlantic-Little, Brown
Canada
Scotland
England
To A Boss Of Yesterday In The Square Circle
A reader recalls a manager and creed in boxing history. Miles A. Smith notes Tommy Travers fostered honest, lifelong rapport and fair terms, while misgivings about contracts are tempered by respect for loyalty and sport. The column previews dog tales and a tribute to Mrs. Burnford and her ballads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Circle
Biddeford
Tommy
Shakespeare
Tommy Travers
W.i
Miles A. Smith
Hollywood Early TV shows woo youths
AP reports networks chase youth with early evening series to lock in viewers. CBS and NBC dominate specific nights while ABC pushes Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and Hanna Barbera cartoons. The piece notes family viewing patterns and diverse youth oriented shows across NBC CBS and ABC schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
CBS
ABC J
NBC
ABC
Bristol Court
Mr. Novak
Daniel Boone
Fess Parker
Davy Crockett
Rita Hayworth
Dean Martin
Flipper
Mr. Magoo
Kentucky Jones
Dennis Weaver
Jackie Gleason
Mr. Ed
Walt Disney
Marriage Boom to Boost Postwar Business, Babson Says
Babson argues the 1940s marriage surge will drive demand for housing and consumer goods as families form. He cites 1946 peaking marriages and predicts higher births and continued construction, electricity, and mortgage activity as marriages rise in the coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
U. S
Biddeford Seco Journal Editorial: Population Shifts and Aging
A Biddeford Maine column notes rising population in older age groups and upcoming gains in babies and young children. It highlights longer lifespans due to better medical care and nutrition, predicting broader markets for health foods, preventive medicines, easy-care clothing, and recreation as the 65 plus cohort grows.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle
A crossword with across clues from 1 to 48 plus a cryptogram quote puzzle. Clues include web-footed birds and defensive coverings, followed by a cryptogram where AXYDLBAAXR decodes to LONGFELLOW. The Cryptoquote shows yesterday's quotation by Anatole France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Island
Axydlbaaxr
Longfellow
Anatole
France
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NSF
Commission On the Humanities
American Council of Learned Societies
Council of Graduate Scholars
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George
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The
Cannibal Society
Asia
Africa
People’s Forum
I.Q
Postal Inspection Service
Strue
Federal Government
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Roger Babson
Laddeford -Seco
Adams Street
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
AP News
Daily Crossword
Lake Dential
U.S
A Hospital
Knight
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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