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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1964
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on Emerson’s line about finding song in dirty circumstances. The snippet emphasizes perseverance and a counterintuitive optimism amid grime, suggesting a timeless call to hopeful endurance.
The piece argues that a simple help others ethos faced opposition but succeeds in practice. It recalls Congress funding and public support for volunteerism. It notes John F. Kennedy signed the Peace Corps executive order three years earlier on March 1, highlighting its impact.
The United States seeks a summer trial for a Polaris armed destroyer with a seven country crew to iron out operation issues. The Netherlands hesitates over full nuclear arming, sending only up to 20 naval personnel for the voyage. France pursues its own path, while NATO members split on a united nuclear force, arguing NATO remains a deterrent and that scrapping it for an experiment would be foolhardy.
Britain faces a growing brain drain as scientists and other skilled workers head for the United States. The departure of Prof. Jan Bush and nine Birmingham University colleagues to Worcester Foundation highlights the lure of American research freedom and higher salaries, with 12 percent of Britain's newly minted PhDs emigrating.
Washington Bureau report outlines a Kremlin power struggle between modernists and conservatives. Modernists seek profit incentives, decentralization, and free enterprise within state planning, hoping to revitalize agriculture and industry amid mounting Soviet problems. Khrushchev leans toward reform, though no shift in US aims is implied.
Hal Boyle profiles Edward D. Stone America's noted living architect. Stone warns happiness is a poor end and that true fulfillment lies in creative work. He cites projects from the U.S. Embassy in India to a $20 million Peru hospital and a dozen current ventures. He stresses beauty over money and cites Frank Lloyd Wright on loving work and truth as guiding ideals.
AP reports that coffee and sugar costs plus transport and medical fees raise concerns for families. Analysts debate if a $11.5 billion tax cut will spur growth without sparking inflation, while fears persist of a price wage spiral from monetary and fiscal policy.
Ruth Millett advises a reader on a dilemma of infidelity suspicions. She argues a wife should not endure deceit and must take a stand if she believes her husband is unfaithful, asserting marriage requires fairness and accountability.
A 75 year old retiree Sara Cook began piano lessons and learned guitar, joining a growing number of mature players. Across the US adult amateurs find joy in group sessions, with senior bands and orchestras thriving in places like Columbus Ohio Lodi California Central Islip New York and New York City.
The Biddeford Journal lists publishing details for Adams Street offices and rates. It notes W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor, with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments and subscription prices of 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and 1 year 21.00. It also states AP exclusive rights to local news and second class postage at Biddeford Maine.
A set of crossword prompts lists 18 clues for body of Moslem scholars 23 Axlike tool 25 Plaster base 28 Very independent one 29 American base in the Pacific 30 New Haven's forte 31 Weaver's reed 32 Talent 33 Consumer 34 Willow gems 38 Preprandial drink 39 Noble 41 Forsakes a cause or party 42 Haakon's successor 43 Garbo role 44 Thrust in fencing 45 Piece of luggage 49 Father Superior 50 Gamble 51 Chemical from coal tar 52 Rustic 53 Negri actress 54 Actor Guinness 55 Learn 60 Oklahoma city 61 Sibilant sound
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