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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
4
Editorial reflects on aging and the wisdom of elders, invoking Alfred Lord Tennyson to argue that without mortality the world would stagnate and repeat the past. It weighs the need for new ideas against respect for experience, urging readers to balance tradition with progress.
Education, already the largest consumer of many budgets, is rapidly expanding as part of the new federal anti poverty program. About 550 million of 900 million dollars funds education projects under the Office of Economic Opportunity, with work study and campus jobs totaling 71 million from the Office of Education and 150 million from the Labor Department for youth employment and training. The program aims to boost after school centers, preschool, day care, and vocational training while aligning with local and state efforts without disrupting existing institutions.
Virginia residents learn that Santa is in short supply as stores hire younger elves to fill slots. Low pay, seasonal demand, and wary children reduce Santa presence, though some families still embrace the practical joy of gifts and holiday spirit.
A Christmas season overview notes deaths and injuries from traffic crashes and fires. It emphasizes heavy holiday travel, crowded streets, and home fire risks, urging increased safety awareness and vigilant behavior during the festive period.
Ruth Millett reports on a sociologist study of housekeepers showing why some are poor at housekeeping. It identifies four signs of poor organization and how excuses like lack of training or being busy mask real issues. The piece urges self assessment and better daily routines.
92 year old Edwin Orton of San Bernardino embodies old age struggles and independence. He lives alone on Old Age Assistance, cherishes his three room house and gains companionship from a knife-grinder he invited in. Orton recalls a life of nine children and carpenter work, hoping welfare remains minimal and Social Security seen as a right.
Washington reports a multilateral push by moderate Republicans to oust National Chairman Dean Burch. Chicago talks, Denver signaling documents and staff shakeups, plus internal leaks shape a battle over party leadership ahead of the January National Committee meeting.
In a buoyant year for 1964, steel mills run at near record rates, producing over 2.6 million tons weekly and surpassing 120.5 million tons for the year. Auto plants push toward eight million cars in 1965 despite a crippling strike, with construction and appliances also expanding. The pair of industries fuel general prosperity, while wage talks and potential future strikes influence shipments and inventories.
A compact list of crossword prompts including 43 Foot 44 Pirate captain 45 Printing press part 47 One of the Muses 49 Recent best seller 54 Snouted animal 55 Egyptian lizard 56 Board 57 Job applicant 60 Carlos aunt 61 Familiar farewell 62 Without relaxing etc.
New York AP columnist recalls the Battle of the Bulge and Malmedy describing two German armies, brutal frontline actions, and Allied bombing efforts. He argues war forces costly choices and reflects on the deadly interplay of strategy and bloodshed.
The note reflects on Malmedy and wartime suffering as a war correspondent recalls a battle that shocked the world. It contrasts the raw experience under bombardment with later reflection and bitter memories, noting the date as twenty years past.
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