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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1964
Page
4
A concise aphorism from George John Whyte-Melville favors simple affection over solitary luxury, asserting it is better to have loved in a humble bed than to pine in grandeur.
University of Indiana scientists report daylight running lights can reduce daytime crashes by up to five percent. Lights mounted high on the vehicle increase visibility in hazard hours before sunset and after sunrise, with wiring tied to ignition to avoid leaving them on. Driving mistakes persist, but running lights may become required safety equipment someday.
NEA poll shows 45 percent of editors expect Lodge to win Oregon May 15 while 38 percent back Goldwater for the state’s 18 votes. In California June 2, 76.6 percent expect Goldwater to prevail, with Rockefeller a distant second. If Goldwater sweeps Oregon and California some see him secure the GOP nomination. others still think Lodge Nixon or Scranton could take it.
A group of American businessmen plans an Executive Service Corps to aid underdeveloped countries. Supported by the U S State Department and AID with initial funding, the program would place US executives on three month to two year overseas leaves to help firms cut costs, streamline production, and set fair profitable prices while training local successors.
A United States reflection on Mothers Day notes mothers bear the burden of shaping citizens amid a troubled world. It warns against materialism and inflation while urging character building to counter trends of mass modernization.
The article notes a rise in street crime and attacks on police, with falling public respect and declining morale making police work unattractive. It argues municipalities should recruit across borders, criticizing laws that require hiring only within their own jurisdictions and urging changes to expand recruitment.
NEW YORK AP Curbstone comments urge self approval as a key to living well. The piece warns against egotism and notes many adults lose self-worth with time, risking mental and emotional troubles as goals rust and pursuits lose meaning.
The ongoing U S business upturn reaches 39 months, longest peacetime run. First National City Bank notes rising capital budgets with McGraw Hill showing 12 percent growth in planned spending to 44 billion dollars. GNP rises to 608.5 billion for the first quarter, driven largely by consumer spending as hopes for a strong second quarter grow.
The Biddeford Saco Journal page lists publication details for Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It includes subscription rates: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00, and notes Associated Press affiliation and postal classification.
Ruth Millett quotes a lively 73 year old clubwoman urging older women to stay active. She cites aging with vigor as possible for those in their 70s and 80s who keep up with news, manage chores, stay well groomed, and engage with all ages. The piece champions gumption, independence, and continuing contribution beyond traditional retirement.
Paul Harvey compares sprawling federal agencies to ten year old airport hacks. He cites Midway’s crowding, urges consolidating banks regulators into one office, criticizes Hoover Commission slow reform, and warns the government’s growth causes waste and confusion. He calls for pruning over grafting and modernizing with businesslike methods.
A backward look at Hemingway’s Paris years 1921 to 1926 assembled from notes written 1957 to 1960. The book highlights sketches on Scott Fitzgerald Zelda Fitzgerald Gertrude Stein and other 1920s figures with a final Austrian village scene closing with nostalgia.
A compact set of crossword prompts including definitions for Earth, Winglike, Faithful, Added, Equine sounds, Biblical tribe, Alaska or Hawaii, March, Gushes two words, Fire worshipers, Asian capital, Masks, Cattle gems, Insect, Christian festivals, Austere in Roman style, Texas city, Artlessness, Contender, Indian daggers, Mercutio's friend, Willows, Bodies of water, Palm tree, Ingenue for one, Urban problem, Slangy exclamation, Noun suffix.
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