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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
4
Editorial note quotes Anatole France on teaching as awakening curiosity in youth and guiding it to satisfy interest through learning, urging reflection on the purpose of education.
The article notes high school and college levels expanding into plasma physics and technologies. It highlights a new high school text on Plasma Physics and cites Sputnik’s 1957 impact as a turning point for U S science education.
Everglades National Park faces desiccation as Army Corps of Engineers diversions dry wetlands and rookeries. Water formerly feeding the swamp now runs to conservation areas or the sea, sparking disputes between park rangers and engineers over birds and people. A referee may be needed to restore flow and balance.
A New York City commission asks cutting operating costs or raising taxes to avert disaster. Proposals include a 2 percent city income tax aimed at residents and commuters, potentially broadening the tax to nonresidents who use city services. The plan argues commuters benefit yet do not vote or pay for welfare services.
A Spring Lake New Hampshire 17 year old Mary Anne Murray has won three new automobiles in raffles within a year along with a $200 hand organ and a $100 gift certificate. Odds of such a run are put at about one in 150 million. The piece ends with a cautionary quip about luck.
Washington reports a Christmas message to American troops in South Viet Nam notes Viet Cong overconfidence failed. Civilians praise U S soldiers as gutsy and independent of heavy weaponry. International observers from many nations express support and hope.
New York AP column mocks holiday clichés and family squabbles with a string of quips about gifts, Santa, eggnog, and Christmas Eve chaos. A playful slice of midcentury humor notes constant griping, exchanges, and light domestic foibles across a festive backdrop.
AP notes a traditionally volatile December rally on Wall Street with added factors this year. Viet Nam war impact, higher interest rates, questions of inflation or stimulation, and yearend dividends shape investor sentiment as blue chips regain buying demand amid record volume.
A retired executive faces a 15 percent rent hike and a demanded wage rise for his long time cook as New York City contemplates a city income tax and the cost of living climbs. With savings earning 4 percent he weighs how to gain 2400 dollars yearly without capital loss. The piece warns of rising inflation spurring speculation and the shift from prudent investing to risky plays.
Ruth Millett recounts a Bryant College alumnus asked for his son to obtain his marks. The column suggests adults recall selectively, noting how stories of youth omit hardships and discipline while bragging about achievements. It ends urging patience for future generations.
Retirement Advisors discuss Medicare ahead and advise seniors to keep existing hospital and medical plans until July 1966. They note patient costs despite Social Security Medicare and urge reviewing policy wording for post July 1 coverage, with expert help from churches, agencies, and unions.
A Biddeford forum piece discusses economic strains from inflation and high costs. A reader questions how to invest 10000 while a response advises finding a trustworthy broker with experienced service.
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