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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1964

Page

4

Facing a crowded field the New Hampshire primary shadows Smith

The piece argues Senator Smith faces stacked odds in the March 10 primary with money organization and time against her age sex and state. It notes Rockefeller Goldwater and Stassen confusion plus delegates complicating the nominating race and questions her chances while praising her as a congresswoman.

Margaret Chase Smith Harold Stassen New Hampshire Rockefeller Goldwater Stassen Smith Richard Burton Maine Congress

Leap Year Matrimony Myths and Modern Statistics

A look at leap year folklore showing women may propose marriage every four years. Statistics reveal marriages drop by about 100000 in leap years like 1940, with many scholars calling the Patrick myth unlikely. Men appear to resist female proposals in these periods.

St. Patrick

Panama tiger threat to U S amid canal dispute

The analysis portrays Panama during unrest led by undisciplined students and various factions, demanding removal of U S diplomatic personnel over canal zone control. It warns withdrawal could feed the tiger and worsen tensions, arguing that both sides reject immediate pullout and seek a broader agreement.

Panama Uncle Sam Roberto F. Chiari U. S United States

Tenacity and Persuasion Help Johnson Across Congress

Washington reports that President Johnson leans on personal persuasion to push his controversial congressional program. Johnson explains his method of “holding feet to the fire” and using strategic concessions to win over reluctant senators, with colleagues praising his single minded focus and calculated patience.

Ray Cromley Washington Newspaper Enterprise Assn Johnson Congress Senate Joe Robinson

Boyle's Column Frustrations of a Fat Man

HAL BOYLE lampoons dieting wit with a New York AP column listing barbs from dieters and observers. The jokes mock weight loss struggles, diet follies, and sarcastic comforts as the speaker notes the odds, cravings, jokes about hippos, and slow progress toward normal weight.

Hal Boyle New York George

Business profits surge as 1963 tops 1962 in many firms

The AP report notes broad gains in 1963 profits across major sectors led by steel oil railroads and utilities with firms like General Motors IBM Du Pont U S Steel and AT&T posting record or near record earnings. Executives expect continued profit growth into 1964 driven by higher production and sales.

AP Business News New York Motors Glass and Chemical Industries Ments General Motors At&t Jersey Standard Oil U.S. Steel IBM du Pont Pennsylvania New York Central Consolidated Edison Public Service E&g Republic National Youngstown Sheet & Tube Inland Armco Texaco Socony Mobil Shell Gulf Cities Service Sinclair Sun Marathon Phillips International Harvester Caterpillar Tractor Massey-Ferguson Johns Manville Carrier Monsanto Chemical Koppers Firestone Douglas Aircraft Continental Airlines

Biddeford Saco Journal Daily Postal Details

Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine. W Paul Casavant is publisher and E P Ingalls managing editor. Telephone numbers listed for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates shown in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member notice appears.

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

Investors Forum Champions Growth in Ethical Drugs and Banks

An optimistic overview highlights research driven growth across ethical drug firms like Abbott Laboratories Parke Davis and Eli Lilly. It praises motor oil and petrochemical sectors and endorses strong bank stocks such as First National Bank of Boston Bank of Chicago Morgan Guaranty Trust of New York and First National City of New York.

Abbott Laboratories Parke Davis Eli Lilly Chrysler Baytown Texas Tulsa Ohlo First National Bank of Boston Bank of Chicago Morgan-Guar- Bank of Chicago Morgan-Guaranty Trust of New York First National City of

History lessons and the war on poverty in politics

A letter to the Journal argues against welfare expansion referencing history and the power of the state. It critiques tax collections reaching a record and the administration’s rhetoric while warning that politics shifts with elections and stresses enduring principles over personalities.

Journal Congress Washington Internal Revenue “Service Jesus

Ruth Millett Advises Gentle Support for Hospitalized Friends

The author counsels readers to avoid flippant jokes and grim determination when visiting a patient. She urges simple, sincere sympathy focused on the patient’s pain and fears, noting cards should be personal and plain rather than jokey get well notes.

The American Way of Death and Funeral Industry Attacks

Paul Harvey critiques the backlash against funeral directors sparked by the book The American Way of Death and similar efforts. He argues critics smear the entire profession, notes industry ethics, and defends responsible, ethical funeral directors against sensationalism and scare tactics.

Dr. Kildare Ben Casey Los Angeles County Funeral Directors’ Association FCC Khrushchev

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact list of crosswords clues across and down with Chinese omelet yong to inspire solving. Includes 64 in the wool and other entries like compass points and city names for a varied puzzle experience.

Yong Isnjoy Books

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