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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1963
Page
4
Editorial urges American lawyers to offer clear analysis on civil rights and federalism amid racial strife. It argues lawyers should explain constitutional questions beyond negotiation, detailing federal versus state powers, the 14th Amendment, and the equal protection clause, and asks for informed, authoritative voices from the legal profession.
A nostalgic reflection on photography's shift from posed images to candid shots. The author contrasts early steam era portraits and locomotive photos with modern impromptu frames, noting higher authenticity but loss of dignity and form.
Periodic warnings for Americans in Europe alert travelers to counterfeit titled impostors such as self-styled counts marquesses and barons. The frauds target both women seeking romance and men in financial scams, aided by outdated reference books. The safest rule is to verify any claimed British title against up to date reference sources.
Washington commentary outlines the Mrs Murphy slogan used by Republicans to appeal for 1964 votes, linking it to minimum wage debates and civil rights hearings. It notes how the mythical widow Mrs Murphy challenges regulations on small businesses and questions about price controls under Fair Trade laws, framing a shift away from Mom and Pop shops as government oversight grows.
AP Business News analyzes the elusive consumer pattern as spending persists despite rising incomes and flat retail sales. Auto demand stays strong for two straight years while overall retail activity slips for three months. Employment data show modest hiring gains and layoffs easing, but economists note uneven seasonal shifts and uncertain outlook.
AP reports a new 15 story MCA tower in Universal City signaling a bold shift for Music Corporation of America. The firm, once feared as a monopoly, now centers on production with a multi building upgrade and the University City plaza project aiming to make Universal City the entertainment capital of the world.
HAL BOYLE reports a lighthearted look at summer workplace injuries as office staff head back after weekends. Tales include a mower mishap with a severed toe concern, a biker with saddle sores, and a secretary hit by hay fever after a picnic, all peeking through the air conditioned refuge of the office.
Ruth Willet urges wives to use logic over pride when a husband cheats. After 25 years, the loyal wife should weigh the long term investment of marriage against dramatic prideful gestures. The piece stresses calm, sensible response over impulsive action and threats.
Legal Writ by Martin EF explains when a husband may draw Social Security benefits based on his wife's earnings, focusing on prior dependency. It outlines determining the year's cost of supporting the husband and compares it to the wife’s contributions including rent, food, clothing, medical care, and recreation. The column addresses two reader questions from Pomona California and Bergenfield New Jersey, clarifying eligibility rules for wife funded benefits and own entitlements.
Questions from readers in Ohio and Indiana discuss widow and wife benefits, credit for quarters worked, and eligibility for parent and wife benefits. An Ohio parish jubilee and a postal guidance note on sealing international registered mail appear as additional snippets in this reader column.
Biddeford Lace Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine. Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor lists subscription rates payable in advance One month 1 85 six months 10 50 one year 21 00. Member of the Associated Press. The AP holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
A golfer explains to the doctor how he hit a ball from the third tee into the rough and, while adjusting for a better lie during a two dollar per hole match, picked up poison ivy. He warns the doctor not to let on to others to avoid ridicule.
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