Biddeford Saco Beautification Plan Seeks Public Help
Editorial urges civic involvement in a new beautification drive for Biddeford and Saco. Plans include flower boxes on three Saco River bridges, pole containers, and Benches downtown. Pepperell Manufacturing, local businesses, and Boy Scouts pledge cooperation and tree planting. A ward survey and map will guide plantings, needing broad public participation to succeed.
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Biddeford
Saco
Makie Biddeford Beautiful Committee
Saco River
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Memorial Bridge
Thacher Hotel
Boyle's Column Reporter Meets Chief Thief in Saigon
HAL BOYLE recalls a surreal Saigon war zone hunt for gear as he describes a nameless thief boss, a fast Chinese tailor Luong, and a comical chase for uniforms caps and boots. He buys a bean bag at the PX and imagines using it against the Viet Cong.
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Hal Boyle
Saigon
South Viet Nam
den of Thieves
Luong
Post Exchange
Julie Andrews rises in Hollywood as Parisian tips on beauty
Hollywood profile of Julie Andrews details her career ascent at age 29 with Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. It notes rising pay to 700000 per film, global anticipation, and her desire for varied roles while highlighting Ruth Millett's Paris contrast on women’s presentation.
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Disney Studio
Miss Andrews
Social Security marks 25th anniversary with growth and figures
The article recalls January 31 1940 when the first OASI checks were mailed to 220 000 beneficiaries. By January 31 1965 nearly all were elderly survivors and disabled beneficiaries, with $115 billion paid in total and about 18 million receiving 14.5 billion last year. It notes charter beneficiaries still alive and profiles several, including Ida Fuller, George Peterson and Mrs Martha Hadden. It also mentions 53 million eligible for disability benefits and a look at the program as more than retirement security.
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Ida Fuller
Ludlow
Miss Fuller
George Peterson
Williamsport
Peterson
Illinois
Martha Hadden
Irvington
N.J
Hadden
Daniel Dietterick
Berwick
Dietterick
Robert M. Ball
Social Security
Four Plans Proposed to Save California Redwoods
In recent months authorities and private interests have advanced four major approaches to preserve virgin redwood stands. Proposals include a National Redwoods Park, a California state plan under Gov. Edmund Brown, an American Forestry Association initiative, and a Redwood Park and Recreation Committee plan to transfer 8,000 acres to public agencies and open 230,000 acres of timberland for public use. The goal is a balanced solution protecting irreplaceable groves while sustaining regional economies.
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California
National Park Service
Edmund Brown
American Forestry Association
United States
Redwood Park and Recreation Committee
Redwood
British PM Wilson’s Washington visit aligned with steel nationalization
The article argues Wilson may seek U S recognition and world leadership to stabilize his government amid a looming no confidence vote over steel nationalization. It notes his cautious Commons stance, adherence to conservative Pound defenses, and alignment with Tory lines on Malaysia Indonesia and Vietnam. The Dalers dismiss Kremlin views on U S Dominican Republic rescue.
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Wilson
Washington
Labor
Malaysia
Indonesia
U. S
Viet Nam
Labor Party
Cheaper air rates seen with new freight plane tech
Washington signals that military air research may yield commercial subsonic freighters with 6,000 to 8,000 mile ranges and 100,000 pound payloads. Laminar flow, lighter structures, automated navigation, and central inventories could slash costs, transform distribution, and span 10 years to implementation.
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Washington
Military Air Research
United States
Investors Forum Prosperity Begets Prosperity
The piece argues that rising stock prices and large investor holdings drive prosperity. It cites General Motors and American Telephone stock activity, large shareholdings, tax maneuvers, and broad banking liquidity as fueling confidence. The author asserts immense money velocity and sustained growth through optimistic market momentum.
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General Motors
American Telephone
Conserva
The Forum Q and A on Trading vs Investment Markets
A Forum column discusses market behavior. The broker argues trading versus investing, while the reply emphasizes the difference and cautions about speculation versus long term holding. The piece reflects daily newspaper commentary on finance for Biddeford readers.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues From A 1940s Page
A dense listing of crossword clues across across and down entries including multiple defined terms such as Japanese aborigine Dickens character White poplars and many others. The set mixes geography biology theater and everyday objects with a mix of abbreviations and two word phrases.
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Normandy
James
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