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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
4
An editorial card cites Charles Churchill noting that a brain too finely wrought can be undone by excessive thought and curiosity. The piece uses a reflective tone to ponder intellectual vanity and the dangers of overthinking.
Safety experts urge precautions for Christmas season traffic and fire risks. Watch decorations and wiring to prevent fires and injuries. Avoid driving after drinking. exercise extra caution on the roads and in the home.
A National Education Association committee drafts in Schools for the Sixties a plan to drop fixed grade promotion and base advancement on individual ability. The proposal envisions mixed ages in classrooms and personalized pacing, raising social and maturity concerns about blending students of varying ages while pursuing higher achievement.
Discussion in Washington over the next in line to the presidency reached a high pitch as John McCormack and Carl Hayden denied any intention to step down. McCormack angrily called such talk beyond the limit of decency while Hayden's denial came via Majority Leader Mansfield. The issue persists amid aging leaders and uncertainty over congressional action.
Washington scrutiny focuses on why Cambodia asked the United States to end aid. The story traces Cambodia’s size, population, and needs, the early aid programs, education and infrastructure efforts, the role of U S experts, and the shifting military funding amid Prince Sihanouk’s influence and the complex international tangle.
Ruth Millett argues women gain real security by building inner resources and self reliance rather than depending on a husband. She notes fear of being alone drives many to seek a mate, urges self support through work and finances, and cites examples of women facing divorce, widowhood, or single life. The piece ends inviting readers to send retirement questions to a columnist.
In Atlanta a family long burdened by holiday rush finds a slower, more meaningful Christmas when a neighbor invites them to find a tree in the woods near Stone Mountain. Two cedars chosen, a nest tucked inside their branches symbolizes birth and renewal, and the season finally arrives in their home.
The Suburban Recreation Association near Minneapolis and St Paul offers affordable fully planned tours for 1100 members under Partners in Travel. Trips have included Seattle to Hawaii by train and jet, and a Natchez New Orleans journey. Costs range from under 200 to about 550 dollars per person. The program began in 1959 and emphasizes careful planning, coordination with railroads airlines and hotels, and large group support.
Professor T Lawrence Connelly of Presbyterian College, Clinton SC, attacks Civil War centennial pomp with satire targeting Confederate enthusiasts and nostalgists. He mocks professional Confederates, genealogists, Minie ball experts, map lovers, and souvenir collectors, noting balance with Yankee nostalgia. Continued on Page Five.
President Johnson and Senator Harry Byrd urge government action to spur the economy arguing taxes cripple growth. The piece cites 1962 corporate taxes totaling over four billion dollars led by General Motors and AT&T, with individuals bearing heavy rates as well. It highlights tax burdens on investors and high earners, noting executives who quit top posts due to taxes.
A Biddeford Maine forum column urges readers to back Johnson Byrd backed economy goals and asks big taxpayers whether to buy tax exempt bonds. It discusses tax cuts andproposes buying tax free bonds or capital gains undervalued assets as options for savings.
A dense roster of crossword clues covers a wide range from orbit shot man to Coronado's quest. It includes entries for bed frame size and types of salespeople, plus terms for ear part and assemble.
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