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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
4
An editorial argues that New York enacts a law fining drivers for smooth tires as part of tighter enforcement amid highway dangers. It notes ongoing inspections fail to curb defective brakes tires and windshields and calls for continued emphasis on education engineering and enforcement to improve road safety.
In a Washington speech Governor George Romney urges all citizens to engage in politics, arguing government in Washington is too large. He backs state strengthening and modernizing Michigan’s government to let local leaders handle issues, contending proactive home action reduces national-level complaints.
The article notes more than 1,200 symphony orchestras in the United States and rising youth involvement. It says amateur musicians dominate community orchestras with budgets under 100,000 dollars, and claims high school students formed over 200 symphonic groups since 1955. It contrasts this with a skeptical view of modern pop. It ends with political quips about a wheat referendum and Freeman.
Washington World Food Congress delegates adopt a charter and report from FAO Director General Sen. The gathering highlights abundant arable land, the need for education in farming and nutrition, and calls for better distribution and coordination of aid with an international producing nations organization to unify programs.
Hollywood veteran Fredric March, playing a future president in Seven Days in May, reflects on personal meetings with FDR Eisenhower Kennedy and Truman era figures. He recounts White House memories, war service, and a light exchange with Kennedy during a pre inauguration gala.
U S workers see rising wages and salaries while profits surge, fueling record dividends and higher auto, appliance, and housing sales. May housing starts at 1.728 million annual rate, up sharply from a year ago and April. Builders, retailers, and2 service sectors report stronger receipts and hiring amidst cautious optimism.
Ruth Millett reports a rising trend of parents forming leagues to set and enforce standards for teenagers as youths counter with demands to know parents' whereabouts. The piece contrasts this with teen reactions in Greenville Mississippi and cites a TV critic note on NBC Mystery Theater and other summer programming.
Paul Harvey laments U S retreat under pressure from Communist aggression in Caracas and Cuba. He argues America tolerates provocation, warns against appeasement and fear, and questions the nation’s restraint as undersea cables are cut and protests go unprotested.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street offices and staff with publisher Marie Paul Casavant and editor E. P. Ingalls. Subscription rates are given: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00, and AP news is used for local dispatches.
A compact list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and phrases covering meditation bird sounds Latin exclamations vessel terms clothing and fabric items ancient and modern place names personal names and general terms. The entry blends numerous obscure shorter answers and classic crossword builds.
A light item notes the saying about women and punctual dressing, framing it as a humorous remark tied to weddings and preparation rituals.
Letter asks if Saco has become part of Biddeford and urges broader coverage to include Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach. Notes Dickens fathering modern Christmas with A Christmas Carol and references declining observance in his era.
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