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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1963

Page

5

Problem Boys In Reading Become Problems On Job

An alarm should be sounded to rouse the 10 million adult Americans who cannot read or write as well as the average sixth grade. Job opportunities are disappearing for these people. By 1970 no more than five per cent of jobs will be open to untrained individuals. The unemployed should inquire at the local state employment office for aptitude tests and training. The piece outlines how reading failure starts in early grades and leads to dropping out, with advice on do-it-yourself instruction and practicing arithmetic and handwriting to regain employable skills.

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Aches Advice Calls for Bed Adjustment to Aid Health

The article argues firm beds and specific sleep setup aid blood return to the heart. It notes a higher bed foot, a single pillow, and a bed height under 21 inches, urging furniture makers to align designs with human aging needs and suggesting health-focused investments in home goods.

Addressing 1962 Tax Return to IRS District Director

The instruction requests directing a 1962 federal income tax return to the District Director of Internal Revenue located at 221 State Street in Augusta Maine. The phrasing implies official correspondence and proper mailing address for tax documents. The item notes the Augusta Maine location and the IRS district designation.

District Director of Internal Revenue State St Augusta Maine

Khrushchev Recasts Soviet Freedom Drama for West Audiences

As Khrushchev reshapes the Soviet view of freedom and revises Stalin as a “persecution mania,” the piece notes how intellectuals seek Western-leaning ideas, while the leader warns artists to conform. It argues education and openness could lessen the regime’s appeal to war and total control.

WWI District Created and Officers Elected in Maine

An organizational meeting in Biddeford formed District One of the WWI Veterans of Maine. Napoleon Frechette was chosen as district commander with William Shaply, James Locke, Arthur Gagne, Moore Greenwood, Rudolph Vanasse, and Parker Barron elected to senior roles. Bert Perkins and Ira Fonda installed the officers. District One covers South Berwick, Sanford, Portland, and Biddeford, with another meeting set for May 5 in Sanford. A state council meeting is scheduled for March 31 in Waterville for all WWI veterans.

Department of Maine St. John Hall Biddeford Napoleon Frechette Frechette William Shaply Portland James Locke Berwick Arthur Gagne Saco Moore Greenwood Sanford Rudolph Vanasse Parker Barron Bert Perkins Ira Fonda South Portland South Berwick Anoother American Legion Hall State Council Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Waterville

Saco Boy Scouts Initiate Ten Into Troop 310 Ceremonies

Saco Troop 310 led by Irving Kallock and Eugene Moody inducted ten boys at the AMVETS hall on Spring street. Tenderfoot badges were awarded, parents received pins, and patrols were assigned. Plans for an overnight camp-out were announced as parental permission is gathered.

Saco Boy Scout Amvets Hall Spring Street Saco Boucouvalas- Dupuis Amvets Post Larry White Lawrence Murphy Lionel Tremblay A. M. Tremblay Stephen Bedell Ormand Bedell Michael Vittorioso J. E. Vittorioso David Milliard Orella Milliard Douglas Dennis Gaines Bernard Gaines Michael Martel Edward Martel Carleton Kaler John F. Kaler Thomas Rousselle Diana Rousselle Irving Kallock Boy Scout Eugene Moody Paul Colpitts Thomas Lambert

Three UMaine TV Programs March Lineup on WABI TV

Maine faces low college enrollment among high school grads in a trio of March UMaine Presents programs on WABI TV Bangor. March 10 noon covers Winter Carnival and placement bureau work. March 17 noon previews Maine Masque Theatre Birds and Farm and Home Week. March 27 8 p.m. asks why Maine students rarely go to college. Regular Saturday 7:45 a.m. broadcasts continue, plus radio shows Opportunities ’63 and University Profile weekly.

Crono Maine University of Maine and You Wabi-Tv Bangor Maine Masque Theatre University of Maine Presents Opportunities University Profile

Communion Fete Speaker Discusses Education Topic

Rev. Freder ick Belanger OFM spoke on education at a communion breakfast for St. Anne Sodality and Notre Dame de Lourdes. Guests included Rt. Rev. Msgr. Arthur Dube, Mrs. Her mond Saucier, and many parishioners. The head table featured Msgr. Dube, Fr. Belanger, Mrs. Saucier, and officers.

Frederick Belanger OFM Wonderbar St. Anne Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Arthur Dube Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Hermond Saucier Sodality Msgr. Dube Belanger Saucier Emile Bosse Raymond Foran Raymond Mondor Donald Blanchette Leo Parent Adrien Levasseur Roland ‘Rheault Wilfred Boissonneault Joseph Gregoire Philip Boisvert Robert Mondor Leo Beaulieu Leo Boureau Richard Boudreau Richard Danforth Flore Bouffard Celina Laliberte Raymond Eg Urbain Brunelle Ludger Croteau Edmond Aube Ralph Roy Paul Corriveau Yvette Ledoux Laura Neault Angeline Lemieux Madeleine Perreault Yolande Perreault Laurette Blais

Business Notes on Quinn's Cycle Shop Attendances

Robert Quinn of Quinn's Cycle Shop on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach attends a specialized event. The note highlights his focus on new bicycle models, service upgrades, and potential partnerships with local retailers. He plans to implement a targeted maintenance program for the summer season.

Robert Quinn Quinn Saco Avenue Old Orchards Beach

Radio Listings Show Weekend Programs And Weekday Slots

Opportunities 63 airs Saturdays at 12 45 p m and University Profile Sundays at 5 45 p m on WABZ Radio. Opportunities 63 is on WLBZ Radio Wednesdays at 10 45 p m.

Wabz Radio Opportunities WLBZ

Biddeford Airman Promoted In United States Air Force

Biddeford airman Chaloult has been promoted to airman second class. He attends a Boston training course on bicycle repair for Schwinn dealers in New England. He is assigned to the 3918th Operations Squadron at Upper Heyford RAF station England as a communications center specialist. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Euclid J Chaloult of 79 Mountain Road Biddeford.

United State Air Force Chaloult 3918Th Upper Heyford England la Mennais College Euclid J. Chaloult Mountain Road Biddeford

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