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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1964
Page
4
Ruskin quote on workplace happiness stresses three needs: fitness for work, not overburdening workers, and a sense of success. The piece frames these ideas as essential for contentment in labor.
Post offices in Biddeford Kennebunkport and Dexter receive United States Government sanitation awards as York County earns two of three New England recognitions. The two Biddeford custodians Henry Vachon and Francis Levesque and Kennebunkport’s Donald Grant Justin Andry are saluted for exceptional housekeeping and the postmasters Willie Laverre Donald H. Miller are commended along with the public for support in maintaining high standards.
The Education Policies Commission of the National Education Association urges adding two years to public education, with debate on whether high school or college should host the advancement. Willard Wirtz backs an 18 year compulsory age and a two year extension to schooling to boost manpower and curb unemployment. Critics warn of turning classrooms into dumping grounds for unfit students.
American servicemen in England complain of drafty mansions with cold floors worn furniture leaky plumbing and ceiling mice despite iconic beauty. Oxford Rent Tribunal defends old houses saying floor boards and mice are part of the charm and rents already reflect British quirks.
A long term Army study shows vaccines reduced influenza cases 11 to 92 percent depending on vaccine type and circulating strain. Over 20 years tests compared vaccinated and unvaccinated groups, with yearly protections peaking at 83 percent after adding new virus strains. The program aims to limit outbreaks, not erase flu entirely.
HAL BOYLE notes online readers paint a vivid snapshot of America. Speeding drivers skew young with 82 percent under 35. teenagers number over 11 million with 13 million projected by 1970.
The piece argues the U S government dominates world business and investor life. It cites a $309 336 000 000 gross public debt on February 20 1964 and a yearly $100 billion budget need. It notes Congress the Fed and the President set policies shaping prosperity and urges investors to maintain disciplined policies amid credit debates.
Ruth Millett notes a survey of 116 college freshmen showing strong support for parental dating rules. They oppose minors dating without parental knowledge and favor parental supervision, predicting maturity and respect for boundaries by age 18.
Long AP analysis surveys 1962 Social Security retirement benefits showing about 1.66 million beneficiaries receive 40 dollars or less monthly and details gender gaps. It also reports 1962 Old Age and Survivors Insurance draws and beneficiaries, plus marriage/divorce effects. Hollywood figures test anti smoking resolutions ten weeks after Surgeon General report with stars like Janssen Bancroft Connery Hudson and OConnor. Harness racing purses rise with notable winners Speedy Scot Overtrick and Meadow Skipper and Cane Futurity prize.
Biddeford Saco Journal at 11 Adams Street lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor with phone lines for departments. Subscription prices in advance are One month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Associated Press membership noted and second class postage status indicated.
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