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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1963

Page

4

Editorial Page On military waste

Editorial argues defense research wastes billions as 61 programs were halted midstream. Dr. Harold Brown cites RS-70 and MIDAS as costly failures, with $6 billion spent in a decade on unfinished weapons. Congress must scrutinize why waste persists and curb ineffective programs.

Defense Department Congressional Harold Brown Defense Engineering and Research Congress Pentagon MIDAS Dr. Brown

Kennedy presses rail settlement bid amid looming strike

President Kennedy pushes a last major effort to settle a bitter rail work rules dispute with the railroads and operating brotherhoods ahead of a July 10 deadline. He warns that failure could force action by an outside agency. debate centers on eliminating nonessential jobs while unions resist. possible paths include seizure of the railroads or mandatory arbitration.

Kennedy

Millions on vacation and the vacationist mindset

A light essay on Americans planning trips and packing for vacations. It jokes about overstuffed suitcases, forgotten items, pet care, and wary house locks. It contrasts fretful travelers with those who find value in human contact and homecoming, stressing a philosophic vacation outlook.

Creativity vs tests in a conformist era

Dr. Joel Hildebrand argues creativity is better measured by what a child can do alone than by ink blot reactions. He cites Beethoven and Galileo who thrived without strict schooling, while noting many people claim to know much yet are mistaken. The piece critiques group conformity and lingering road permanence myths.

Joel Hildebrand University of California Beethoven Michelangelo Galileo Faraday

Long Range Plan Suggested to Solve Racial Tensions

Washington correspondent notes immediate action on race relations is unlikely. Dr. Alfred J. Morrow advocates a long term national program with legal steps now and a Federal Bureau of Intergroup Relations to study problems and aid local communities. Community leadership and gradual change are emphasized as most effective.

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assn Kennedy Conference of Mayors Honolulu Conident Congress United States Alfred J. Marrow New York Commission On Intergroup Relations COIR National Conference of Christians and Jews American Booksellers Convention Morrow Truman United States Armed Service Rai Marrow Federal Bureau of Intergroup Relations

Boyle Column Discrepancy In Pearls By Hal Boyle

New York AP columnist HAL BOYLE notes readers mail reveals quirks of American life. Despite taller heavier people over 50 years, average food intake per person has fallen about 100 pounds annually. The column shares traditions about gifts to brides and pearls, child vision statistics, aphorisms, vaudeville superstitions, dandruff remedies, and odd safety slogans for the 4th of July holiday.

Hal Boyle New York

In God We Trust on Currency Debate by Babson

Roger Babson critiques the national motto In God We Trust and its inscription on currency. He praises Rep. Charles Bennett for promoting the motto, warns against conflating faith with armament, recalls Thomas Nixon Carver, and urges a Jesus-centered diplomatic campaign rather than symbolic display. He cites public law 140 and questions hypocrisy in spending.

Babson Park Mass Charles E. Bennett Florida Rep. Bennett United States America God Major Cooper Congress Bennett Russia China Cuba Jesus Thomas Nixon Carver National Statis Moscow Castro

In Hollywood Actor is disillusioned Pauli Harvey News U. S. may lose Panama canal

In a syndicated column Paul Harvey argues the United States risks losing the Panama Canal within five years due to communist advances in Latin America. He criticizes U S policy, cites Cuba Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and urges focusing resources at home to endure any future challenges. Hollywood note covers Richard Egan criticizing quality TV and the canceled Empire series with Redigo to be filmed in California.

Americas Panama Canal Venezuela Brazil Cuba British Guiana West Indies Barbados Antigua Curacao Haiti Dominican Republic Guatemala Eisenhower Guzman Latin America Castro Washington State Department Harvard Riviera United States Hollywood Richard Egan Empire Egan Redigo Jim Redigo Santa Fe N.M Red Sellon Ezan Judy Garland Terry Moore Lucia Garret Ranch Anne Seymour Montana ABC NBC California San Fernando Valley Evan

Ohio sword maker runs 200000 blades since 1945

SWORD PRODUCTION COLUMBUS OHIO AP His operation has produced 200000 swords since starting his plant in 1945. James Oliver outsources to about a dozen Columbus area firms. He produces around 10000 swords yearly for ceremonial use by the Knights of Columbus in the United States and Chevalier de Colombo in Canada.

Sword Production Columbus, Ohio James Oliver Columbus Oliver Knights of Columbus United States Chevalier de Colombo Canada

Dear Abby and the Makeover Mindset Across Weddings

Dear Abby letters touch on fashion horror looks and wedding etiquette. A SAD DAD laments makeup, a parish minister’s wife invitation question clarifies invitations, and a reader seeks etiquette on gifting wedding invitations at work. Florence adds a sharp aside on widows and chores.

Abby Mini Friendly Florence

Biddeford Lace Journal Publisher and Rates

Biddeford Maine daily newspaper page lists publisher Paw Casavant and editor E P Ingalls. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Associated Press rights noted for local news. Postal info included.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paw Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press Pas

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A dense list of cryptic style crossword clues across and down with numbers and hints for words including ancient aqueduct Pont du os, electric abbreviation, Willow, cogitate, Cousin to a wallflower, and many others across and down.

Pont du Os Horatio Alger Triborough Bridge Glasgow Rocky Hill Portese City

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