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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1963

Page

4

The Creative Child and Schooling Costs Debate

The article cites Winston Churchill and other high achievers who thrived or faltered under standard schooling. It argues some gifted youths excel with outside study but many rebel against mass instruction, yet may be creatively productive. Dr. George B Brain proposes longer blocks of school time for creatives, backward, or incorrigible students, noting such special treatment costs money and asks where funds will come from to rescue promising youths.

Winston Churchill George B. Brain Baltimore Washington

Whistling in dark about tax cuts and rising social security

Time magazine notes that 1963 will see social security taxes rise by 1.8 billion dollars while income tax cuts may be limited or offset. Corporate costs rise by 900 million and wage earners have less to spend, as state and local taxes intensify. The piece suggests optimism for a consumer boom may be misplaced.

Time Magazine Congress U. S

Clock ticks on national concern over chaotic transport system

The text cites President Kennedy's transportation message blaming a chaotic patchwork of outdated laws and heavy regulation for the crisis. It urges moving toward competitive free enterprise with less federal regulation, warning danger signals loom as 1968 approaches.

Kennedy Congress

Major US catastrophes claim 1300 lives last year

Metropolitan Life Insurance tallies show nearly 1,300 people died in catastrophes across the United States in the previous year. Seven major events caused 325 fatalities, including four plane crashes, two windstorms and floods, and one coal mine explosion.

United States Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Washington Warns Latin Communists Maystep Up Violence

Washington warns that Latin American Communists may escalate violence and subversive tactics in the coming months. Assistant Secretary Edwin M. Martin testifies to the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee detailing five waves of infiltration, Cuba’s role, and plans involving front groups, propaganda, covert funding, and training for sabotage and guerrilla actions across the region.

Washington Enterprise Assn Edwin M. Martin House Foreign Affairs Rep Armistead Selden D-Ala Latin America Martin Cuba Selden Committee Castro Panama Dominican Republic Prensa Latina Brazil Guatemalan Labor (Communist el Salvador Comunists Communist Party Bolivia Uruguay Mexico Venezuela United States Ft. Gulick Canal Zone Ft. Bragg N.C

Ten Ways To Keep A Husband Young By Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues women embrace youth via fashion health and longevity while men are neglected in aging concerns. She notes wives often stay young aided by home labor saving devices diets and cosmetics and questions why husbands aren t kept young as well. The piece ends by asking what s wonderful about being the youngest looking widow on the block.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn Papa Mama

Dollar stability seen despite mounting payments deficit

US money transactions with the world faltered recently yet gold remains steady below the official 35.0875 price. A quiet international pool of central bankers supports currencies by buying when below the rate and selling when above, keeping London market stability while US exports strive to close a 1962 deficit of 2.2 billion dollars.

AP Business News New York United States U.S. Treasury Washington U.S London

Oscar nominations show restrained, international flair

The Academy’s 2,500 voters avoided heavy spenders and focused on merit in the nominations. Lawrence of Arabia leads, with Marcell o Mastroianni and Peter O’Toole among top acting nominees. Supporting nods go to Terence Stamp and Omar Sharif. Frank Perry wins directing for David and Lisa over Mutiny on the Bounty’s director. Davis and Hepburn praised, while Robert Preston misses out. Some categories still need fixes, including limited songs.

Hollywood Academy Lawrence of Arabia Sophia Loren Maximilian Schell Marcello Mastroianni Peter O'Toole Nomi Nees Terence Stamp Omar Sharif Frank Perry David and Lisa Pee Davis Katharine Hepurn Shirley Maclaine Robert Preston

Feudal echoes in a Republican plea for freedom

Paul Harvey argues that Republican critics offer no real contrast to Kennedy and Rockefeller. He warns that pursuing Big Government risks totalitarianism, drawing a parallel to medieval feudalism where lords grow greedy, taxes rise, and serfs lose property. He urges GOP to defend property rights and limit state power.

Kennedy Rockefeller Ple Europe

Alvin Show gag prompts fire risk joke by creator

AP summarizes CBS cartoon Alvin Show focus on child audience and safety stance by creator Ross Bagdasarian who recalls turning down a fire gag to avoid violence. Mentions Chipmunks’ origins in 1958 from The Chipmunk Song and strong sales, plus NBC soap The Doctors and Nielsen top 10 shifts. Also notes post office complaint guidance and service aims.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York CBS Alvin Ross Bagdasarian Bagdasarian Adam Ross Chipmunks NBC Merv Griffin Lucy Shaw Danny Thomas Andy

Biddeford-Saco Journal publisher details

Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from 11 Adams Street Biddeford with Marie Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Phone numbers for departments listed and subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member. local news reserved for AP dispatches.

Adams Street Biddeford Marie Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press Maine

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues List

A full list of across and down crossword clues including numbers and brief prompts such as Part of a foot Cavil glory Banjo sound First King of Israel Mixed greens Tennessee Abbr etc. The puzzle covers many common crossword entries from foot part to Turkish commander with various two word phrases and abbreviations.

Vidal Israel Tennessee

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