Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Thought for evening meditation cited from Sir Richard Steele on the ardor of human love for glory.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1964
Page
4
Thought for evening meditation cited from Sir Richard Steele on the ardor of human love for glory.
Analysis warns that 1965 may force the United States to curb Communist China power or face equal standing as a world power. The piece notes Southeast Asia's military decline, Laos and Cambodia alignments, and Japan's push toward recognizing Red China, risking U.S. prestige and trade interests. Premier Sato challenges the Two-China policy seeking profitable ties with Peking.
Government figures warn teens are killing themselves at about two daily and the rate rises. The piece urges parents to evaluate home life discipline time with children guidance and shared values as the key to reducing youth despair and unrest.
The day nears as stores flood aisles with holiday bustle. Clerks wear weary smiles while shoppers crowd sidewalks and storefronts glitter with faux frost. Vacant lots sprout miniature trees. at home wrapping, lights, and kitchen duties loom large as the season nears its peak.
A Maine columnist lauds the state’s media for broad reach and national influence, praising newspapers, television, and radio for promoting progress, watchdog duties, and public praise. The piece highlights editors, reporters, and broadcasters whose dedication helps make life better in Maine.
New York columnist Hal Boyle argues that wife talk is the world's most expensive language. He says men must translate indirect phrases and never take expressions literally. The piece concludes that a husband should reply with the one true line: as you said a mouth.
AP Business News analyzes how federal income tax rates fall in 1965 and urges taxpayers to time deductions and payments before year end. It covers charitable contributions, medical bills, interest, state and local taxes, stock losses, and potential benefits from marrying before New Year. It notes rates drop from 16 to 77 percent this year and 14 to 70 percent next year, with losses carryforward and new deduction rules for charities. It also warns about timing bills for deductible expenses and mentions wedding tax effects on exemptions.
Ruth Willett notes how party guests can derail or enhance a gathering via timing, compliments, and conversation, urging hosts to manage guests. Bob Thomas reports from Hollywood on actor George Segal celebrating career success and newfound financial freedom enabling more leisure and access in New York.
Reader questions on veterans pensions focus on income from jointly held savings and stocks. A 66 year old with Social Security and $1,200 yearly joint income can deduct 10 percent of Social Security, yielding $1,372, plus half of joint income, totaling $1,972 for VA purposes, enough for an $80 monthly pension. Others cover Social Security spouse benefits after remarriage, disability rules, and wages from motel management for Social Security credits. In Denver, Central City Opera plans three works next summer funded by a Ford Foundation grant of $175,000 and higher receipts.
A reader asks for names of teachers from 1912 to 1915 at Birch Street School and Thomas Emery School. They describe classmates Simon Spill and Harriet McCormick, request photos, and share memories of Washington’s Birthday bonfire on the Saco River and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Circus visit.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street offices at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor The paper notes its telephones and subscription rates payable in advance including one month 185 six months 1050 and one year 2100 It is a member of the Associated Press and entered as second class postage paid at the Biddeford Maine post office.
A list of crossword prompts including names like Senator Javits and terms such as Daunts Colley,代 Cook, Madame Butterfly character, and clues for various crossword entries ranging from colors and prefixes to animals, tools, and relational terms.
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