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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1964
Page
4
Two Hollywood inventors develop a machine to place 50,000 calls without human dialing. If lines busy, it calls back with taped messages. They claim reach to 130,000 people in one campaign, speaking Chinese or Italian dialects. Limited to three calls per home monthly.
Washington based report outlines Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Democratic rift following William Green’s death. Dilworth and Clark consider interim chair as Smith rises. Ward leaders push for rapid shakeups amid broader party chaos in key states impacting Johnson’s 1964 race.
Ruth Willett extols the rewarding life of a housewife who organizes chores with family help, plans day offs, and creates a welcoming home. She emphasizes practicality over perfection, modest means, and pride in homemaking without apology, cherishing routine and family moments.
A guidance column explains distinguishing mental health from illness and offers a self test. It outlines signs of good and poor mental health, asks questions about self perception, coping with disappointment, and handling life’s losses. It quotes producer Mike Frankovich and ends inviting retirement questions.
Educators looking back on 1963 see confusion and upheaval with little drastic change in terms. Debates on school terms rose, while two major critiques, Koerner and Conant, spotlighted teacher training and tenure. Conant’s proposals push accreditation out of state control and demand accountability from boards and colleges. Attendance set records as key highlight.
Benjamin Franklin, a scientist, diplomat, publisher, and founder of institutions like the American Philosophical Society and the University of Pennsylvania, shaped American thrift and public works. His will left $5,000 to Boston and Philadelphia, to fund the Franklin Technical Institute and Franklin Institute after 100 years, supporting national reconstruction and education.
Two University of Arizona researchers fed aspirin to 180 white leghorn hens in two tests and reported a six percent rise in egg production. They admit they do not know the exact reason for the increase and note overall rising sales of aspirin and tranquilizers amid modern life pressures.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE shares mailbag musings and quirky facts from readers and pop culture. The piece covers daily word counts, energy use, brain potential, and humorous notes on Japan, East Germany, and white shoe rules, with assorted observations and a Wilde quote.
Maine Today columnist Earle Doucette reflects on Maine’s allure and its people as he marks another New Year. He recalls President Eisenhower’s Maine visit and the Stein Song moment at the University of Maine, praising Maine’s beauty, seasons, and promise for families. He proclaims Maine is a cherished hobby and vows to continue singing its song with loyal residents.
Biddeford Lace Journal at 11 Adams Street is published daily except Sunday by The Journal Publishing Corp. W. Paul Casavant serves as president and E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. Telephone numbers and subscription rates are listed. the paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes AP rights.
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