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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1964

Page

4

Embargo on Cuba Proving Ineffective Trade and Sugar Dependence

The embargo on Cuban imports is failing to curb trade as Western allies continue business with Castro. Britain’s Leyland buses arrive on schedule and contracts with Spain and Mexico expand. Sugar exports rise, but Cuba’s economy remains rationed, dependent on aid and debt to sustain Western trade.

Castro Cuba Washington Britain Spain Mexico Canada West Germany Italy Castroland Soviet Union Havana

Congress weighs federal research subsidies from petunias to missiles

Lawmakers question the growing federal research budget now exceeding 15 billion dollars. They note a 20 percent annual rise and heavy concentration in California and a few eastern states, urging a thorough, nonpartisan review of effectiveness, future needs, and private-sector impact.

Petunia Washington California Eastern Seaboard Congress

Pennant Dreams Across Baseball Camps Stir Hope

National sports chatter runs hot as 20 Big League teams look set to contend for the pennant. Some doubt the Mets finish first, noting Casey Stengel’s cautious stance, while others see a season of strong morale and optimism.

New York Mets Casey Stengel Stengel Defense McNamara Washington Senators Viet Nam

Washington sees few big strikes forecast this year

Unpublished private surveys by government labor and mediation officials indicate a good chance of avoiding major strikes this year despite looming crises in stevedoring railroads and auto manufacturing. They expect government intervention and early pressure from officials to push concessions, with wage gains for workers and changes in work rules for management.

Ray Cromley Washington Correspondent Enterprise Assn, Washington NEA

Lawrence on Broadway brightens career and mindset

In New York Steve Lawrence discusses his Broadway musical role, comparing stage longevity to film and night clubs. He recalls a varied career from bus boy to Army serviceman, notes his family life with Eydie Gorme, and stresses dedication and compromise as paths to success.

New York Steve Lawrence Hollywood Steve Lawrence Broadway Brooklyn Eydie Gorme

Business Mirror looks at cycle reemergence in 1963 economy

The AP analyzes whether the 1960s upturn is a renewed old cycle or the start of a new one. February's industrial production index rose to 127.6, driven by autos and consumer goods, with brisk retail and construction activity. Most experts expect the upturn to continue through 1963, with some predicting further gains into 1965.

AP Business News NEW York Federal Reserve Board Hardy Band

Pride your years Ma'am by Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues age honesty earns respect. An 84 year old jokes she loves to tell her age and collects compliments. The piece contrasts frank aging with masking age to show honesty brings dignity and less faulting.

Ruth Millett Enterprise Assa

Elderly Home Equity and Nursing-Home Aid Proposal

A federal council proposes allowing elderly homeowners to draw monthly cash from home equity while keeping ownership. Methods include secured loans with deferred repayment until sale or death, plus urban rehabilitation loans at low rates. Also urged: extended mortgage insurance to build nonprofit nursing homes. The plan targets 6.4 million owner households aged 65 plus, many needing major repairs, and ties to a 19 billion budget for elder benefits.

Johnson Council On Aging

Biddeford Saco Journal Publication Details and Rates

Biddeford Saco Journal prints daily except Sunday from Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. Subscriptions prepaid prices listed: one month 185, six months 1050, one year 2100. Associated Press rights noted.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Associated Press

Verdun River and World Rivers Across the Grid

Crossword clues list for a daily puzzle featuring river names and related terms. Entries include Verdun's river Gate East River Breezy Lat Bator Abbr. New England etc.

Verdun's River New England Dial Jacob Esen Rouen's River Colleq Yore Garland

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