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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1963
Page
4
An editorial reflects on July 4, 1776 as a watershed not a single day. Freedom in America remains unfinished, fought not only in war but against entrenched prejudice and unequal rights. Moral progress comes through steady constitutional evolution toward broader citizenship and global hopes.
The American chestnut may reappear on the eastern seaboard using Chinese varieties approved by the U S Department of Agriculture to resist the blight that killed the native tree. Crane and Orrin Chinese chestnut types have been released to growers and nurserymen as the aroma of roasted chestnuts again tempts street vendors.
In Wheeling West Virginia radiologists Dr J L Curry and W J Howland found white spots on children’s X rays suggesting nibbling erasers. They tested further by X raying school erasers and even swallowing small erasers themselves. They report eraserophagia is probably common among school children.
A 14 year old Prince Charles visits a bar and drinks cherry brandy, prompting village chatter about royal prerogative. The item ties his action to Edward VII, and notes other light anecdotes about a wine keg blast at a party, lies hurting status, peanuts improving energy, church plates concealing money, and a revealing joke about modest dress at the beach.
Atty. Gen. Robert Kennedy tells a college audience a snow mishap tale about stopping bleeding with snow until daughter Kerry says not to. The bit leads into a string of political quips about Kennedy, his brothers, and critics.
Boyle reflects on childhood memories and nostalgia as a lifelong theme. He sketches scenes from early life such as cream soda lore, Chaney cinema fear, nickel changes, coin gambling, Dillinger legends, marbles, spools and whistles, tennis in skirts, parks at night, auto repairs, Fourth of July injuries, and fashion contrasts, all echoing a past era.
AP reports that steel demand dipped after the labor pact but the drop is smaller than expected and use remains strong. Auto makers and construction firms rely on steel as inventories deplete while vacation slowdowns temper July output. If consumption holds post shutdowns, a continued rise could lift production toward 105 million tons for 1963.
A playful look at Tom Swifties, adverb altered dialogue from classic cinema and television. The piece notes audience favorite lines such as Cleopatra and Caesar, with examples from Brutus, Antony, and more, plus pop culture cameos like Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine, highlighting humorous adverb usage across Hollywood dialogue.
Ruth Millett argues wives should publicly build up their husbands and quietly support them at home. A bright wife keeps him confident, treats him with respect in public, and does not belittle his ideas or friends. The piece links respect to a husband’s perceived value and a wife’s own standing.
Martin Fe Segal presents a guide addressing security for veterans and beneficiaries. The item outlines policies, rights, and practical steps for safeguarding benefits and personal information. It emphasizes verifying eligibility and understanding program rules.
The VA reports 49 percent of GI insurance listings hold errors or outdated beneficiaries. Many veterans married after enlistment failed to update designations, risking widows and children missing payouts. The VA urges prompt updates to beneficiary designations to prevent injustices.
A ribbing on star personalities appears as the Biddeford Saco Journal notes a flippant line up of celebrity quips with Astaire Mansfield Zanuck and Lawford making light of posing, careers, and frontier talk while a separate postal memo explains parcel limits to Alaska and Hawaii effective January 7 1963 for various post offices and territories.
A filled crossword clue list with across and down entries including deities Greek and Egyptian, places like Memphis and Quito, words for attributes and actions, and standard puzzle hints to solve the crosswords with abbreviated or corrupted phrasing. The grid references many common crossword terms and names, presenting a dense, mixed clue set typical of a late period puzzle page.
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