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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
4
Editorial note quotes Benjamin Franklin on felicity as daily advantages rather than rare fortune. The short reflection appears on the page’s editorial section, aiming to inspire readers with a simple, timeless insight.
The text argues Paradise cannot be earned but must be received as a gift through belief in God and love of others. It recalls ancient pursuits of divinity, contrasts tyrants with the humble birth in Bethlehem, and emphasizes Christmas as gift giving centered on grace rather than reciprocity.
The White House again calls for big labor restraint to curb inflation but has seen limited gain as wage talks continue. History shows direct intervention often overridden by rising wage demands in steel, aluminum and autos, with government stockpiles used to press management. How future actions will curb demands such as those from the Transport Workers Union remains uncertain.
Howard Pyle leads a National Safety Council view that accident risk grows quadratically with traffic. He cites adding four vehicles to four increases risk by 16. GM awards MIT a million for highway research as Commerce advances seek fast answers to future Interstates and expressways.
The U S Department of Agriculture projects the Soviet Union will produce about 127.9 million pounds of milk this year, edging the United States by roughly 2,370 pounds. The note ponders Khrushchev’s boast and the implications for future East West competition.
Washington warns Ho Chi Minh's reported four points amount to pre negotiating terms. The plan seeks U S withdrawal guarantees and Viet Cong control in South Vietnam including key agencies and election supervision. Ho signals willingness to talk only if Washington commits to his terms in advance.
HAL BOYLE recalls a child's bedtime vigil on Christmas Eve as Sandman foils a late attempt to catch Santa. The boy, kept awake by hope and sand in the eyes, wakes to morning light and a tree full of presents, vowing to try again next year.
The U S Treasury plans to raise 5 billion in the first half of 1966 as interest costs climb. Higher taxes and social security changes will trim personal income while Viet Nam war spending and social programs boost borrowing demand. Banks will pass higher costs to borrowers as the Federal Reserve hikes its rate. Mortgage rates rose to 5.80 percent in November.
Ruth Willett argues for a job while Roger Babson discusses land use amid postwar population growth. The essay notes rising real estate demand from families and industry, highway expansion, and the shift to suburban shopping centers, with land values likely to rise though not uniformly.
A reader outline shows under current Social Security law a person who becomes totally disabled before 65 can claim disability benefits even if already on retirement. Benefits under disability can be as much as 20 percent higher than the early retirement amount.
A compact set of crossword clues across and down covering shades of green facial decor Gil en sage hero ellipse minestrone ingredient and more. Includes classic wordplay like dixit and de guerre along with names of places languages and cultures.
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