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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
4
Washington analysis notes a city rural fight shaping major congressional proposals this year. Metropolitan areas demand federal aid for mass transit while farmers seek subsidies to shield prices. a shifting urban rural balance impacts party support and budget choices.
Editorial argues federal aid to primary and secondary education remains unlikely this year but raises questions of who controls schools. It urges communities to ensure decisions come from knowledgeable, balanced local stakeholders rather than outsiders with biased agendas.
A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee argues NATO members underfund and mismanage defense, favoring independent armed forces over alliance unity. It urges a shift from large U.S. military aid to Greece and Turkey toward stronger joint commitment and direct participation, warning NATO risks becoming a mere well intentioned treaty.
The AOPA Pilot notes 92,500 business and utility airplanes in service and that business flights accounted for about half of general aviation hours in 1962. FAA estimates total hours at 13.3 billion. A potential breakthrough in aircraft sales is suggested amid postwar patterns. Nine of ten business plants opened since World War II are in cities under 50,000, with many firms expanding to areas lacking convenient air service.
HAL BOYLE surveys how bowling relieves family tensions and anger, noting drivers in California study show hostility linked to domestic frictions. He traces Kennedy’s youth letter to the French Foreign Legion, the shift to rental cars, a balloon flight in 1783, and trends in art insurance, space age spider optics, and Carlyle’s blunt honesty.
Americans seek lower costs and higher international trade with a move toward standardized containers. The American Standards Association reports IOS adoption this year will enable integrated transport from Roanoke to Rome and Akron to Ankara. Fully interchangeable 10 to 40 foot van containers should slash domestic costs and open new export markets in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America.
Hollywood gossip notes Ruth Milletts column questions Brando quitting acting after The Ugly American and asks what he might do next. Brando says he has six more pictures, plans directing, scribbling, and a growing interest in civil rights, noting he enjoys coming to work but seeks broader fulfillment beyond cinema.
The article explains that checks come from the district of first enrollment, so moving can delay payments by up to a week. It advises filing a change of address with Social Security, not just the post office, and discusses various scenarios from disability eligibility to retirement at 62 or 65. It includes case examples from Mrs. M S Westwood NJ Mrs G G West Covina CA Mr A T Grove City TX and Mr W B Youngstown OH.
A Biddeford reader urges fairness at BHS amid a conflict with city officials and the school board. The letter argues students must earn required credits, teachers deserve support, and the June 4 meeting decision stands as sound policy for keeping the school proud.
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Biddeford Journal 11 Adams Street published daily except Sunday with Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscription rates listed: one month 1.85 six months 19.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member with local news and AP dispatches reserved. Entered second class postage at Biddeford Maine.
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