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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflection quotes George Washington on avoiding permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world. The piece discusses U.S. foreign policy prudence and caution in entangling alliances, urging steady, principled conduct in international relations.
Winter brings perils to all motorists with the first snow storm. Drivers must stay alert, clear frost from all glass, watch for packed snow at intersections and shaded spots, and greatly reduce speed. Brakes should be used gradually, not jerked, to avoid skids.
The New York Post Office promotes using the new Zip Code as a bold step toward modernizing addresses. It will only deliver letters bearing the correct code to Santa and requires return addresses with Zip numbers for replies. Santa’s code is 99701, and kids writing by December 15 with all Zip numbers will receive a reply.
The New York Stock Exchange signals positive national mood as corporate earnings surge. Standard and Poor data show a 9.7 percent annual rise across 60 percent of firms, with a projected 14 percent gain in the fourth quarter, suggesting readiness to weather future storms.
A New York publisher issues The Secret of Cooking for Dogs with dog friendly recipes for courting dogs expectant mothers and seniors. The piece rails at office overwork and notes a Broadway play closing after a week while wishing readers a costly Christmas and a hopeful 1964 start.
President Johnson framed the Alliance for Progress as President Kennedy’s living memorial in a White House ceremony with Latin American diplomats. Amid debates over U S role Brazil Chile and Argentina push for reorganization while six resolutions create a CIAP a meeting of Latin American ministers a trade conference plan and a fund to back social and economic programs across the region.
HAL BOYLE jokes about the colossal modern handbag, a portable Pandora’s box for women that slows sidewalk traffic, hides essentials and ready cash, and costs the nation millions of man hours monthly as women rummage for the purse at restaurant bills.
Washington and the European Common Market volley new duties on poultry and other items in a bid to gain leverage in looming tariff talks. The dispute centers on French cognac German trucks and Dutch starch with American consumers likely to feel price shifts. Both sides hint at further retaliation as a new round of GATT negotiations approaches.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists address Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher Journal Publishing Corp W Paul Casavant president E P Ingalls managing editor with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1 85 six months 10 50 and one year 21 00. It includes Associated Press rights and postal entry information.
Hollywood reviews cover the book Monstrous Depravity by John Gould a witty Maine writer and the film Move Over Darling starring Doris Day James Garner and Polly Bergen. Gould skewers prepackaged foods while praising woods cookery with a banquet tale at Chesuncook Dam. The film piece notes Day's freshness Garner’s ideal fit and predicts a long career as a comedic screen presence.
Reader questions cover spousal benefits for separated couples, eligibility for adult disabled child benefits, lump sum payouts for dependents, and burial expense considerations. Examples clarify that a wife may receive half her husband's benefit and that disability and coverage rules depend on age, marriage status, and prior Army service, with guidance to visit a Social Security office to file claims.
The Assumption Society in Biddeford asks for reader help to fund mission work by collecting cancelled stamps and used eyeglasses. Donations deposit at Neault's floor covering Alfred Street, call 44632 for pickup. Secretary Mrs Lorraine Neault notes earnings guidance about monthly benefits and income thresholds.
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