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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
5
Editorial page presents a Mary Baker Eddy sentiment urging inner study of the kingdom of God to guide outward life toward heavenward progress. The brief reflects devotional tone and spiritual guidance typical of the era.
A Washington forum on transportation fails to focus on private autos while data show cars dominate travel. Officials project continued growth in car ownership and travel through 1975 as suburbs expand and beltways rise, yet no clear solutions emerge.
The article highlights a 350 million dollar private plan by 18 utilities to link three eastern power systems with 600 miles of 500000 volt lines and two new plants in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It emphasizes no tax subsidies and expects heavy tax payments from the enterprises once operational, arguing for balanced recognition of American private energy progress alongside Soviet efforts.
The piece argues schools cost taxes from pre schools to universities while education demands justify expense. It urges full-year use of educational facilities, critiques long summer breaks as relics of an era with farming children, and stresses the need to maximize plant capacity for public benefit.
Washington predicts Khrushchev will act next at the East German Communist Party Congress opening January 15. His December 12 Moscow speech is under line by line study by Johns Hopkins under a State Department contract for traces of policy shifts. Khrushchev argues the Soviet Union seeks peaceful coexistence and warns that a strength first path risks a catastrophic war, while Berlin troops remain the key issue and a UN role is proposed for West Berlin.
New York salutes Hal Boyle notes annoyances from overzealous spring predictions to offic e bossy minds and doorbell charity patrols. He lamps a parade of modern irritants from one way streets to party guests who boast about JFK. The column blends humor with mild complaint on common foibles.
Roger Babson argues 1963 will see higher unemployment and wary business leaders. He cites perceived Kennedy Administration bias, potential antitrust enforcement against unions, and a shift toward foreign trade alliances as factors. He predicts a decline in 1963 despite others’ optimism.
Paul Harvey recalls the Chico skyjacking of 1961 and Captain Oscar Cleal who lost sight in one eye. The new federal law against skyjacking followed and Cleal later enters finance, studying with Evie and passing the NASD exam, while gradually regaining some sight.
TV and radio studios linked nine cities for a two way telecast featuring Tony Curtis promoting Forty Pounds of Trouble. Suzanne Pleshette joined Curtis as he answered questions from interviewers and greeted his viewers across the country.
Administrative masthead listing Biddeford Maine newspaper details with staff names and contact numbers. Includes rates for subscriptions and AP membership notice.
Editor thanks Biddeford and Saco leaders and volunteers from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard who helped distribute Christmas toys to nearly 300 children in Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco. Names honored include Marcel Dubreuil Lucian Desrosiers Edgar Sevigny Raymond Kerry John Clark Annette Gagne Edith Smith Helen Curry and other local officials.
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