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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1964
Page
5
A USC education expert offers practical guidance on fostering independent study in teens. He urges parents to monitor cramming and foster planned learning, with tips to help a high school student build self-directed study habits and improve reading practice over the summer.
In Needham Mass AP engineers plan an unmanned NASA observatory to circle Earth at 500 miles. A device converts light into electric currents processed into guidance signals. The Sylvania Electric Products Inc team develops equipment for the craft. The lab will process cosmic observations and store data for later ground transmission.
The Associated Press notes new dual purpose dining room chairs emphasize economy and space saving for first homes. Manufacturers trend toward fully upholstered chairs usable in living rooms or on carpets, with low backs, low seats and 26 inch heights to fit smaller tables and games.
Richard Spitz urges city officials and plant owners to convene conferences on 1964 taxation, arguing that rising residential burdens require new shopping center structures and tax policies. He contends 20 mill rate is excessive, urges mutual cooperation, and criticizes labels like Robin Hood or Boston Tea Party as unhelpful.
Syria’s location on the land bridge between Asia, Africa and Europe made it a long standing crossroads for traders, warriors and religious leaders fostering exchange of ideas, cultures and faiths throughout history.
An Associated Press piece notes 17 year old girls feel allowed weekend trips with boys but many parents fear risks and prefer to keep a close watch. Parents discuss concerns about highjinks, drinking, police involvement, and emotional fallout, while some advocate trust and cautious, practical limits.
The girls said the prank was in good fun and they chose not to telephone about switching plans. They note a cautious view on trusting a child to decide. They state this time everything was all right but warn that next time outcomes are uncertain.
Canadian clergyman Rev. G. M. Gillis of Gibson Memorial United Church Fredericton plans a lecture series at Old Orchard Beach Baptist Church June 28 to July 5 and at North Saco Congregational Christian Church July 5 to 12. Gillis studied Nova Scotia Normal College Truro Dalhousie Pine Hill Dignity Hall and earned a theology degree. He won first prize in eloquence and Hebrew in Pine Hill’s final year and was ordained by the Maritime Conference in Sackville on June 10, 1999.
Heat wave analysis reveals how the Via del Tri tone line bends as staggering heat melts road surface in Rome. Passing cars distort the center line, illustrating pavement deformation under high temperatures.
Three 17 year old southern belles promote Alabama azaleas and the Azalea Trail Festival in Mobile. Jody Prothro is queen with maids Vicki Powers and Diane Juvenam. They discuss pageants, scholarships, and hosting duties as they travel to attract tourists. They emphasize poise, study, and Southern charm.
Ocean Park opens its eighty fourth annual assembly with Rev Dr James Forrester of Gordon College as guest preacher at 10 30 am Sunday. The service features Rev G Stephen Johnston, prayer by North Saco Christian Church, scripture read by Rufus Bond, soloist Margery Shuster with husband F Stewart Shuster on organ. broadcast over a Biddeford station. Sunday school for youth follows in Jordan Memorial Hall.
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