Editorial urges fair outcome on Rule 3 at Biddeford High
The Biddeford High editorial backs the school decision that avoided diplomas for one senior and cautions against changing Rule 3 to fit individuals. It praises Superintendent Kenneally and Principal Stebbins for a principled stance, warns against politicizing the case, and calls for a democratic, equal treatment approach to all students to restore morale and trust.
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Biddeford High School
Raymond Kenneally
Paul Stebbins
The Simple Truth of Photography for Amateurs
A young man explains that photography is simply about getting light on film. He details setting the diaphragm and shutter, focusing, and handling moving subjects, with tips for black and white and color transparencies and slow film.
Weather forecasting progress and public expectations outlined
The piece argues that while forecasting accuracy remains imperfect, advances over 25 years have sharpened the ability to predict storm trends and windstorms. It notes public frustration with localized accuracy and contrasts past ignorance of storm conditions with modern science, concluding statewide forecasts show more hits than misses over decades.
Camera that records 500 million frames per second
Tass reports Russian technicians developed a camera capable of 500 million pictures a second, a sequence so fast it would take months to display a one second shot. Experts doubt such leaps, noting belief in dawn lawn mowing or unnecessary meds should be avoided.
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Tass
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Set From Printed Form
A compilation of crossword hints with numbered clues spanning across 1 to 57. Includes definitions for words like unworthy of unyielding and fortify, plus references to figures and terms such as Ospreys relatives and well known sports nickname.
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Europe
Berlin
World Food Congress Eyes 1980 Goal and 2000 Hunger Plan
Washington World Food Congress gathers 1200 delegates from 100 nations June 4 18 to blueprint a plan ensuring no world food shortage by 1980 and adequate diets by 2000. Kennedy Radhakrishnan and U Thant will address opening session with Freeman Toynbee and Myrdal among speakers.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise Assn
NEA
World Food Congress
Burma
Kennedy
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
India
U. N
U Thant
U. S
Orville Freeman
Arnold Toynbee
Great Britain
Gunnar Myrdal
Sweden
Pope John XXIII a Fill-In Man No More
Boyle's column lauds Pope John XXIII as a rare fill-in leader who defied interim labels. He reshaped the papacy with urgency, embraced humility, promoted religious tolerance, and urged distribution of earthly goods. His death drew praise from diverse observers, marking a lasting global impact.
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New York
Pope John XXIII
College of Cardinals
Gost
Pius XII
John XXIII
Tighter credit likely as rates rise across market lines
AP News analyses a broad rise in short term rates from Treasury bills to bank loans. If money managers pursue tighter credit, effects could spread to borrowing for speculation, business expansion, housing, and inventories, altering nearly all sectors of the economy.
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New York
U.S. Treasury
Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Europe
U.S
Wall Street
Borrowing friends' best traits for a better life
Ruth Millett suggests women model themselves on admired friends by mentally collecting their best traits and methods. By studying how others organize work, manage time, and nurture family happiness, readers can borrow those successful qualities to improve their own lives and become the person they aspire to be.
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Ruth Millett
Mary
Dot
Alice
Buddy Hackett slimmed down by dieting after hospital stay
Hollywood report details Buddy Hackett's dramatic weight loss from 227 to 185 pounds after a three week hospital stay at Duke University. He cites no medications, strict eating discipline, and motivation from his son as keys to the transformation. The piece also notes his prior heavy phase and career timing.
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Hollywood
Buddy Hackett
Philadelphia
Buddy
Duke University Hospital
Florida
Duke
Catskills
Tired Old Scout Leader Questions Parade Placement
A 100 year veteran Girl Scout leader laments being placed at the rear of parades in Saco. She notes Girl Scouts in support roles like planting trees and sewing for veterans, while new groups often take front positions. She asks to be considered for future processions.
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Togus
Saco
Biddeford Saco Journal Publication Details
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher Marie Paul Casavant managing editor E P Ingalls notes editorial presence daily except Sunday. This item includes subscription rates in advance one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00 and AP affiliation with exclusive local news rights.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Marie Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
AP News
Maine
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