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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1964
Page
4
A quotation from Edward Everett extols the beauty and pleasure of a well situated and cultivated farm, praising its visual appeal and the gratification it brings to those who value the beautiful in rural landscapes.
The piece argues Khrushchev’s push for 46 billion dollars in fertilizer plants highlights Russia’s artificial pricing, centralized planning, and inability to gauge real value. It contrasts Kremlin controls with Western market-driven signals and warns of cascading shortages across agriculture, textiles, and machinery.
A Medical Tribune survey shows many doctors hesitate to aid at accident scenes due to fear of lawsuits. Prosser on Torts notes no general duty to assist, but starting aid creates liability for later negligent acts. States move to pass Good Samaritan laws exempting care providers from civil suits when aid is given in good faith with reasonable care.
The piece traces the rise of the crossword from Arthur Wynne’s 72 word diamond grid in 1913 New York World to a dominant newspaper feature. It notes puzzles as a keystone of daily life, offering mental challenge and cultural staying power.
Washington observers warn the 1964 Republican race could fracture the party if Barry Goldwater fails to secure the nomination. Conservatives, especially in the West and South, vow to back him, while others fear a nationwide sitdown campaign and possible bloodshed in the GOP fight leading to the San Francisco convention.
Hal Boyle collects quick notes from readers highlighting working mothers numbers, a rise in ulcer cases among New Jersey college students, and quirky global trends such as Tokyo bars with jet liner decor. The piece darts through quotes, folklore, and trivia about names, boats, and famous lines.
By HARRY C. FRANCE stockholders grow from 7 to 17 million from 1953 to 1963 and will rise further. The piece warns on ethical standards and urges liberal arts study for advisers. It emphasizes long term plans, savings, insurance, and prime stocks to build wealth while cautions against speculative chasing of quick gains.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine. W Paul Casavant is president and E P Ingalls managing editor. Subscription rates: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member with local news and AP dispatches.
Gilbert R. Boucher argues the mayor must share governance with the council and accept a compromise, while criticizing a supposed lack of qualified nominees and a council budget process. Marion G. Banks urges safer driving and courtesy as key to highway safety.
Woman’s farm work may not earn her self employed Social Security credits unless she is a true partner. A wife can receive a wife’s benefit at 62 when her husband retires and claims benefits. If a husband never paid taxes, he cannot claim benefits, but may gain on his wife’s record once she retires. Widows and unmarried children may receive pensions if income is below threshold after July 1 1960. A wife cannot collect on her husband’s record until he begins benefits, regardless of her age.
Across clues list: 1 Victory symbol 5 Irish born poet playwright 10 19th c author Be Pe 14 For want of two words 15 South African district 16 TV specialty 18 Noun suffix 19 Affixing 20 Wan 21 Ceased 22 Gens of herbs 23 Streets Abbr 26 Elicited 28 Pressed 31 River of England 33 Pinchpenny 35 Oriental case 36 Mountain range of North Africa 37 Spirit 38 Curbed 40 thief 41 English novelist 42 Norse story 45 Seminary Abbr
Ruth Millett reports a doctor’s remark that a wife who claims her husband is perfect is likely neurotic. Women privately suspect such boasts, fearing there is no truly flawless spouse. They stay silent in public and only mutter “Who does she think she’s fooling” after group ends.
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