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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1963

Page

4

Editorial: Girding for hurricanes and the new sky scout

The piece notes the approaching hurricane season and U S Weather Bureau readiness with electronic gear air, land, sea forces and the new TIROS VI satellite reporting upper air disturbances. It outlines data from Miami, San Juan, New Orleans stations plus Caribbean observers and ships, while acknowledging limits to halting storms and the annual naming controversy led by Gordon Dunn with a list Arlene through Kristie.

U. S Weather Bureau Tiros VI Globe Miami San Juan New Orleans Tiros Caribbean Gordon Dunn National Hurricane Center Arlene Beulah Cindy Debra Edith Flora Ginny Hannah Irene Janis Kristie

World Food Congress pushes plan for freedom from hunger

Washington World Food Congress ends with B R Sen urging a World Food Plan to triple or quadruple food output by 2000 AD. He outlines international reforms, a World Income tax concept, and a $12.5 billion five year surplus-food distribution scheme from wealthy to poorer nations to curb malnutrition.

Peter Edson Washington World Food Congress B. R. Sen India United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Dr. Sen Sen FAO

Hollywood Movie partnership renewed By BOB THOMAS AP

Hollywood notes Bette Davis and Paul Henreid renew their on screen partnership in Dead Ringer at Warner Brothers with Davis in dual roles and Karl Malden as lead. Henreid directed by, discusses his shift from acting to directing and his Hitchcock work, noting earnings and family changes.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Bette Davis Paul Henreid Paul Bette Warner Brothers Henreid Karl Malden Jack Warner Academy Vienna London New York Alfred Hitchcock Davis

Citizens' call for tax reform and civic accountability

A long readers letter argues residents must act before budgets are set, criticizing tax levels and urging voters to demand educated, honest aldermen, transparent voting records, and a break from party ties. It calls for scrutiny of developers, fair taxes, and ending kickbacks, urging citizens to reduce risks by cautious nighttime driving.

Saco City Hall Johnny Appeals Board

The Medicine Man and the Rise of the Physician

Paul Harvey recalls a bygone era when a flashy medicine man toured towns in a Conestoga wagon and sold quack remedies. He contrasts that con man’s grandiose claims with modern medicine and the sober, educated physician. The essay compares Soviet leadership under Khrushchev to a similar pitchman, predicting the era’s excesses will fade as skepticism grows.

Teddy Roosevelts U.S.S.R Russia Khrushchev Us.s.r

Essence of America and the American system

A study credits the U S system with being the best due to free competition though tempered by government controls. It contrasts American rivalry with global monopoly and socialism, arguing that personal reward drives innovation and efficiency while government control breeds stagnation and bungling.

United States America

Greek political row over royal visit and Truman statue

Greece faces cabinet resignation amid plans for a royal visit to Britain after Queen Frederika was jostled in London. Critics deem the 11 foot bronze of Harry S Truman near the Athens Hilton in poor taste, questioning why Truman and not Pericles, a famed ancient statesman, is honored while Athens lacks other monuments.

Greece Britain Frederika London Harry S. Truman Athens Hilton Hotel U. S

Mortgage funds plentiful amid mixed housing trends in 1963

AP Business News reports mortgage funds remain available nationwide despite tighter short term credit. Housing starts may end 1963 near 1.4 million, with apartment share rising, while foreclosures climb. Institutional lenders hold many mortgage commitments as construction activity and home ownership persist.

AP Business News New York Roy L. Reierson Bankers Trust Co Family Economics Bureau Northwestern National Life Insurance Co United States Insurance Company Reierson

Biddeford Journal Publisher and contact details

Biddeford Journal at 11 Adams Street publishes daily except Sunday with Marie Paul Casavant as publisher and E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. Telephone numbers, subscription rates, and Associated Press rebroadcast rights are listed for Biddeford, Maine.

Adams Street Biddeford Marie Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press Maine

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Summary

A list of crossword clues includes 22 Petty coins 24 Easter Advent Passover 25 Hamburger 26 Shot and shell 27 Asian title 29 County in Tennessee 30 Wheel tread shaper 2 words 32 Certain convivial faces 34 Exclamation of misgiving 35 Capital of Latvia 36 Throw 41 Night crawler 44 Sewing implement 47 eeppeens amorous 48 Walk with short steps 50 Type of walk or gait 52 Banking game 53 Constellation 54 Even shading in engraving 55 Wave French 56 Equipment for a water sport 58 Drill sergeant's cry.

Tennessee Latvia

Tact Boosts Women Into Volunteer Roles, Smith Says

Ruth Mullett notes a magazine article arguing tact pushes women into volunteer tasks. She cites treasurer homeroom mother and Brownie leader roles as examples, where tactful appeals secure willing volunteers. The piece concludes that tact can get things done, especially in volunteer work.

Woman's Magazine Bers

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