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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
4
The piece notes Time magazine's report on Courtesy Cards offering 10 percent cash discounts to holders, aiming to drive cash into registers. It says about 25,000 venues participate, reducing bookkeeping for merchants while matching card costs, and reflects on a bygone era of cash dominance and the old cash on the barrel head phrase.
In a global view of energy use the true driver of progress is not coal gas water or nuclear energy but human ingenuity and resourcefulness. From a Gambian peanut farmer burning shells for a generator to East African plantations using tea waste and cotton seed husks for power, ingenuity powers production and efficiency.
The article urges readers to verify charities before donating and to avoid high pressure tactics. Check identification from solicitors, request facts about agencies, and prefer checks to cash. Don’t donate to vague or unfamiliar groups, and beware counterfeit sponsor lists or unsolicited mail offers.
The Second National Congress on Medical Quackery will meet in Washington October 25 and 26 under the Food and Drug Administration and American Medical Association sponsorship. It aims to define why people fall for health quackery and what health education is needed to help the public resist charlatans who prey on the sick.
A U S congressman proposes a national clearing house for scientific information to reduce duplication and waste in research. Rep Roman Pucinski warns that up to 50 percent of the $15 billion R and D effort could be wasted due to poor information availability. The piece also jokes about absent minded scientists and a toothpaste analogy.
The federal government starts FY1964 July 1 with only one appropriation law, the $46 billion Treasury Post Office bill. Cannon and Hayden clash over Capitol location as they seek compromise. House cuts proposed but unlikely. large savings possible in space, HEW, and foreign aid. Deficit for 1963 projected to be smaller than $8.8 billion with receipts above estimates.
A Maine writer argues American cooking preserves flavor by avoiding foreign methods. He urges promoting Maine dishes to visiting summer tourists, praising soft shell clams, Maine chicken, baking potatoes, and Liveberry pie, and notes the state hosts over two million visitors annually. The piece touts local restaurants and urges readers to showcase Maine cuisine.
U S Treasury offered 4 percent bonds due 1970 in 1.25 billion dollars, oversubscribed about 13 times. The column argues money abundance fuels stock demand and potential Dow levels, citing bank deposits, savings and loan assets, floating debt, and currency in circulation totaling over 500 billion dollars. It notes investor anxiety about dollar value and and advises assessing individual financial status before stock speculation.
Ruth Millett notes a mother’s questions about a teen daughter’s phone calls can feel like prying. A trusting home needs shared confidences and space for privacy as children grow, with parents listening when teens choose to talk and avoiding constant scrutiny.
A nationwide alert exposes booklets and systems claiming to boost Social Security benefits beyond rules. Officials note 184 errors in one volume and warn readers that such ads mislead, can trigger investigations, and may reduce payments. Readers are urged to consult local Social Security offices for questions.
A short advisory note invites readers to address questions of wide interest to Martin E through the newspaper office. It promises future columns will tackle the best inquiries and provide space for public engagement.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street address and staff roles for publisher and editor. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. Associated Press rights noted for local news and AP dispatches.
A compact crossword with numerous Across and Down clues covering topics from summer hats to Latin terms and city names. Includes varied hints such as colors, animals, and historical notes, designed for a broad range of wordplay and trivia knowledge.
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