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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
4
An editorial page reflection quotes John Wolcot on humility and restraint, urging readers to expect less and be pleasantly surprised, framing modest expectations as a virtue for the evening edition.
Ford of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions criticizes U.S. colleges for diminishing independence and practical leadership. Presidents Kerr and Pusey defend modern universities while Ferry argues that colleges must meet 1963 society's demands without losing integrity.
Washington reports consumer spending will stay strong through 1964 with autos, homes, and appliances in demand. Personal income reached $470 billion annualized in October, boosted by a military pay raise. Farm output may hit a record high of $41 billion despite rising costs, while household budgets shift toward shelter, utilities, medical care, education, and transportation as food shares shrink.
A columnist argues that Americans demand excessive public access from the President, noting Kennedy among those who enjoy contact but warning such exposure drains energy and power. Polls favor fewer whistle stops and more TV and radio appearances, plus cutting motorcades and other exhausting demands while prioritizing national welfare.
A festive season warning notes home fire risks from Christmas trees wrappers and extra cords. Trees fueled by pitch and resin ignite quickly and are hard to extinguish, with flames often consuming a tree within about two minutes. Emphasis on sharing warmth safely during gatherings.
New York AP dispatch notes average U S families spend about 147 on Christmas gifts and 125 million on postage stamps yearly. It cites Roman origins of gift exchanges, American Yaletime gifting, and a look ahead to 1965 holidays. It adds thoughts on money, credit cards, traffic deaths near home, and quirky quotes from Vanderbilt and Swift.
A Massachusetts business column urges self appraisal and church support to reduce misunderstanding. It argues open mindedness and tolerance start at home, urging individuals to see issues from others and seek factual clarity to prevent conflicts and societal harms.
Ruth Millett presents a reader letter contrasting aging parents with aging children. It questions whether society treats aging parents as a problem while noting rising divorce and juvenile crime. The piece urges readers to consider how their own actions may burden aging parents.
Paul Harvey and his son narrate a hunting trip that sours them on killing birds and sparks doubt about hunting. He warns against hastily restricting gun rights and cites the Second Amendment defending Americans' right to keep and bear arms amid calls for gun control.
Readers respond to charitable work at St Francis Center in Clarksdale Miss. Alma Taylor notes only two workers, while a Nov 27 letter laments hunger amid abundance. The column ties Hooper Street fire relief to ongoing needs, critiquing greed, taxes, and poverty, and cites Kennedy’s assassination as a warning against injustice.
The phrase Great Commoner was applied not only to William Jennings Bryan in the United States but also to Thaddeus Stevens, and to William Pitt and William Gladstone in England for championing the rights of ordinary people.
The piece argues the Dallas catastrophe should prompt a spiritual reawakening and a reassessment of truth and temperance. It urges individuals to adopt moral values, extend moral strength, and spread these changes beyond borders into a connected world.
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