Editorial Page Thought For Evening
Editorial note reflects on how dissenting opinions of one generation become the next generation's standard. Attribution to Burton J. Handrick.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on how dissenting opinions of one generation become the next generation's standard. Attribution to Burton J. Handrick.
A Harvard committee aims to reconcile liberal arts and specialization by expanding emphasis on science and math, social sciences, non Western cultures, and the creative arts. The move tests whether academic excellence can overcome practical demands of a highly technical age.
The piece muses on how growing crowds in parks threaten solitude and natural beauty. It notes Yellowstone as an example of congestion, argues private lands becoming parks is not a lasting fix, and foresees rising leisure time leading to new ways people may vacation, from simulated experiences to DIY escapes.
Excavations in Tehuacan Valley Mexico reveal 28 successive sites over 7,000 years showing how prehistoric Indians evolved toward civilization. Bone fractures decline from hunting to farming, and future archaeologists may note higher fracture rates in 20th century remains, even in a used car lot.
Washington analysis notes Goldwater moves to disown extreme Youth for Goldwater, Young Republicans and other groups while moderates push for mature program focus. Despite his distancing, fringe factions remain vocal, with Birch Society aligned speakers and heated rhetoric challenging the line between respectable supporters and far outs. The tension jeopardizes a clean platform before November.
Boyle notes rising costs of dreaming in a New York column. He contrasts childhood fantasies of small treasures with adult ambitions now needing tens of millions, sparked by inflation. A financial adviser suggests upgrading dreams to 25 million or more, crushing the writer’s old vision of a millionaire lifestyle. The piece laments inflation curbing ordinary imagination.
In New York amid the ABA automation conference over 1,000 bank executives from the United States and 24 other countries discuss handling a rising flood of checks. Since 1954 check volume rose from 8 billion to 15 billion annually with 63 million accounts, and 700 banks now use data processing systems.
Ruth Millett argues that running a home is a business and every homemaker needs a dedicated home office. She notes current kitchens lack sufficient space for bills, records, and personal files, leading to misplaced papers and missed deadlines. A private office, she says, is as essential as a workshop or children's playroom.
The Small Business Administration backs a national roster of retired business and professional people to counsel small businesses. The plan, led by Eugene Foley, aims to match experienced retirees with owners needing management guidance to reduce failure rates. Existing groups like Consulting and Advisory Services in Wilmington and Experience Inc. provide templates for such volunteer counseling efforts.
Biddeford Maine newspaper listing shows publication with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Details include contact numbers for business and editorial departments and subscription rates in advance.
Banks and the ABA tapped experts to standardize check handling using MICR and the E13B code. The system reads account numbers and amounts, enabling rapid automatic posting. Future visions include direct payroll deposits and electronic merchant withdrawals, reducing the rising volume of personal checks.
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