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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
4
A THOUGHT FOR EVENING notes that free government rests on offices considered as public trusts, granted for the nation’s good rather than individual or party gain, echoing John C. Calhoun’s view on governance.
Mayor Pomerleau and council unveil a far reaching Biddeford program aiming to modernize schools and sewer systems, repair City Building and Clifford Park, expand ocean front recreation, urban renewal, and a large industrial development drive financed by federal state grants and bonds. The plan prioritizes debt payments, roadway construction, and improved city employee conditions, hoping to secure new equipment and upgraded services.
Washington report notes Thomas C. Mann will serve as assistant secretary of state for Inter-American Affairs and head of the Alliance for Progress while returning to Latin America. It cites reduced funding from 850 million to 705 million and contrasts with the Peace Corps push to double volunteers to more than 4,000 in 1964.
Mayor J Edward Whelan outlines a proactive program for Saco including a full time assessor to modernize the tax system a new committee on water pollution and a harbor dredging project plus budget controls and zoning reviews The piece notes Biddeford’s rival approach and ends with a string of light quips and reflections on age and parenting
HAL BOYLE recalls how the Kennedy assassination shook a New York family through his daughter Tracy Ann. The child’s chalk bulletin on a blackboard links mortality, mortality questions, and the nation’s mourning. The piece explores how a leader’s death revealed family vulnerability and renewed bonds.
Standish K. Bachman has been named commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic Development by Gov. John H. Reed. He moves from a national firm to public service, saying a meaningful life and service to Maine trump monetary rewards. Maine's competitive exams and merit system have produced a corps of capable public employees, drawing private industry interest.
Ruth Millett surveys a list of social types women may be accused of being in a light column. She lampoons common flaws from the judgmental bore to the busybody always chasing plans and the self important talker. The piece ends by asking readers to rate themselves.
A reader from Maryland asks how a husband wife joint bank account affects inheritance taxes and if they can avoid taxes. The guidance notes taxes usually apply only when estates are large and a surviving wife can prove ownership of deposited funds. A New York reader asks about Social Security credits enabling early retirement at 62 and affirms the need to accrue more credits. The column urges accumulating more credits and explains zero earnings years affect benefits. Another note covers a Plainfield reader who is deaf and over 50 seeking work. it clarifies total deafness alone is not total disability and stresses that handicapped workers often find employment due to good attendance and adaptability.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine by Journal Publishing Corp W Paul Casavant president E P Ingalls managing editor. Subscription rates payable in advance One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100. Member of the Associated Press.
The article endorses Bachman as a listening, collaborative leader for Maine. It argues he will engage with diverse communities and leaders to craft a sound, shared program. It emphasizes teamwork, better DED communications, and a broad effort to grow Maine, not an ivory tower approach.
Crossword clues list scattered entries with numbers 49 to 66 including Tongue clucking sounds Laban's daughter and other fragmented hints. The fragment suggests a themed puzzle card with several incomplete definitions and foreign language notes.
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