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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1963
Page
4
Editorial on evening thoughts quotes Thomas W. Higginson about noble dissatisfaction as a spur to moral and societal improvement. It reflects a historical newspaper voice urging reflection on purpose and aspiration, hinting at reformist ideas within a periodical page.
The piece argues that managing news is a longstanding, widespread practice, not unique to Kennedy. It notes officials from Kennedy, Eisenhower, Roosevelt, and Truman have used it, alongside state officials and giant corporations. It criticizes disclosures as often guarded, with Kennedy’s explicit admission seen as a misstep, while urging transparency within security limits.
Washington sees Kennedy eight point civil rights program and Republican counterproposal as test of sincerity. The package targets voting rights education and a strengthened Civil Rights Commission with broader powers. GOP proposals include permanent CRC, equal employment commission, nationwide voting data by race, and federal action against discrimination. President's emphasis on public accommodations may have greater impact than new laws. The message highlights about 20 actions past two years, including school desegregation progress and nondiscrimination in jobs and contracts.
REA Express has been building Key Point Terminals in cities to centralize operations and improve express transportation. The shift drives closures of small offices, with over 37 million dollars invested in terminals equipment trucks and systems. The firm expands international services and modern tech like piggybacking and containerization, benefiting shippers nationwide.
A columnist argues tax policy basics from the taxpayer view, warning that lowering federal income taxes may be offset by higher taxes elsewhere. Social security intake, state revenue pursuits, and compounding taxation are highlighted as driving bondage. The piece adds assorted quips on seasons, public transit, and social behavior.
HAL BOYLE reflects on wealth measured by memories from youth in New York AP column. Vivid scenes include lamplighters, escalators, curbside chats, street romances, and era quirks such as ten cent popcorn, five day week fears, and the old city kid ambitions.
Government eyes mergers as the main yardstick of public interest amid rising corporate marriages. The new federal guidelines target railroads and airlines with a focus on lower fares and better service, while antitrust actions pursue monopolistic effects. Mergers last year reached 1,260 with reasons including capacity expansion, product diversification, supply sources, and cost reduction. Since WWII, corporate management has largely steered the merger wave, prioritizing growth, competition, and efficiency.
Ruth Willett offers a string of satirical similes about modern life in Hollywood. The pieces spoof language and attitudes with playful, sharp witticisms about fame style and consumer culture.
A veteran affairs style Q and A summarizes that a proposed 65 plus tax exemption on home sale profits never passed, so capital gains taxes apply if the seller does not reinvest within 12 months. It also covers widow benefits, remarriage effects on Social Security checks, and the possibility of two checks, noting rules that can keep a widow's benefit at 82.5 percent of the husband’s amount unless her own benefit is higher.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Marie Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor telephone numbers for business and editorial departments subscription rates payable in advance are one month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 member of the Associated Press AP rights notice and second class postage paid at the Biddeford Maine post office
Veteran actor Doug McClure evolved from early TV spots and a soap commercial to co starring in Checkmate and a supporting part in The Virginian NBC’s Wednesday western. The piece notes his Glendale roots, horseman image, recent marriage to Barbara Luna, and his daughter Tane’s appearance with him. It also mentions Jane Withers shift to TV, Zanuck’s dinner jokes, Crosby Hope Garland rumors, Curtis film plans, Phillip Alford’s visit, and weekend viewing picks.
A compiled set of crossword clues across and down covering Outstrip Omerv fellow and many others. It lists numerous definitions for words including terms like Hors d oeuvres Kipling bear and Dignity with clues varying in length and language.
The fragment lists puzzle entries including 21 Skipper s 28 She fox 29 It is told by an idiot of 2 worlds 30 Cubicles 32 Noted Tuscan 46 Dark strip to shield camera lens from deck 49 Rips 52 Greek township 53 Way out 54 Prophesy Seen 7 Der konig 6 Retired Abbr. The text reads as a jumble of crossword style clues and answers from a dawn puzzle page.
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