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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1964
Page
5
A reflective note on happiness shaping wisdom quoting John Masefield. The editorial frames daily joys as a guide to prudent living with a literary touch typical of opinion pages.
Observing safety rules can save lives as thousands drown yearly in sand pits ponds and unsupervised areas. Key measures include life jackets for non swimmers, buddy system for swimmers, fencing around ponds and pools, waiting an hour after eating before swimming, and teaching children to swim early.
Massachusetts youths including a girl attempted to run for the state House using a loophole that lacked an age limit for independent candidates. The secretary of state cites a 1919 ruling that only voters can hold elective office, meaning they could win but not serve for five years. Officials view it as a prank exposing legal gaps.
Warnings move toward bargaining as GM sends workers home with a boast of pay levels and Ford's Henry Ford II signals willingness to strike. UAW seeks pensions, early retirement, safer conditions, longer vacations, overtime curbs, holidays, and higher wages. The CEAC proposes raises tied to productivity. Reuther pushes for more. market may settle below union demands.
Archaeologists note clay pots date to 17 000 years ago, predating the wheel. The humble clay flower pot remains largely unchanged, a link to ancient practice and a hopeful symbol for future lunar homes where moon dust and nostalgia pots bloom.
Scientists report the chemical value of the human body rose drastically from 87 cents to 34.54 dollars. The remark notes a personal sense of worth may exceed these figures, implying modest public appreciation.
Senator Barry Goldwater's presidential bid accelerates a shift in Republican organization across states. The GOP National Committee could gain stronger patronage authority, aiding Goldwater loyalists to unify the party coast to coast, with California a pivotal testing ground for future leverage.
Hollywood AP reports television networks judged the Republican convention in San Francisco solid and smoothly run. Huntley Brinkley remained top rated with Cronkite and Sevareid guiding CBS coverage, while ABC debuted Howard K. Smith and Edward Morgan delivering capable telecasts despite a touch of self consciousness.
Roger Babson warns labor costs will keep rising through the year and into next, as union contracts push wages and fringe benefits higher. He says profits are strong, motivating unions to seek larger shares, and nonunion firms must offer gains to attract skilled workers. Employees and bosses should unite to keep businesses thriving.
Maine Today reports Professor John Yudkin of Queen Elizabeth College says high sugar intake, not dairy fats, drives heart attacks. The piece notes sugar risk shifts from fat fears, aiding the Maine dairy industry while urging caution about simple fat avoidance and praising a Maine ingredient diet.
Biddeford Saco Journal publisher details list Adams Street offices Biddeford Maine W Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor phone numbers for departments subscription rates prepaid monthly six months yearly and AP news service note.
The article argues fringe benefits cost both sides and inflation pressures wage and price stability. It urges employers to curb costs, boost efficiency, and invest in labor-saving tech to maintain profitability while keeping wages in line with production costs amid taxes and competition.
Paul Harvey argues for securing cockpit doors using Doron armor to stop handgun fire, citing a 357 revolver found in a Pacific Air Lines crash. He notes past cockpit vulnerabilities, praises Doron’s light weight and protective potential, and urges industry and public action to install armored doors immediately.
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