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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1963
Page
4
Editorial notes a growing call for Saco to build its own high school as City Council and Thornton Academy trustees clash over next year’s contract and funding. Each side cites costs and tax strain, urging a constructive bargaining solution to avoid harming students.
Queen Frederika of Greece faced a frightening mob while in London for Princess Alexandra's wedding. The riot, linked to demands for release of political prisoners in Greece, highlights how mobs exploit ideals to justify lawlessness and challenge governments.
A neuro surgeon warns seat belts may injure the abdomen in high speed crashes, though he still supports them for speeds at or below 50 mph. He notes liver tearing or abdominal aorta rupture can occur in accidents at higher speeds, urging cautious use amid growing public tax and policy commentary.
Kaiser Steel raises Fontana plant workers' March take home by 80 dollars for 3,900 employees, adding 46 cents per hour on top of a $3.14 hourly wage for a 173-hour month. The plan, negotiated with United Steelworkers since 1959 and effective March 1, prompts ongoing monthly bargaining and hinges on production savings over the 1961 base year.
New York AP columnist HAL Boyle catalogs a long parade of modern irritations and banalities that bore him from Yankee fans to bearded beatniks. He riffs on everyday annoyances from alarm clocks to crowded buses and overprice shows, ending with a wry question about what truly bores you.
AP News reports bankers warn against overinterpreting the spring pickup in business and consumer plans. They note planned spending may not translate into actual outlays, with data showing limited real spending versus rising sentiment and ongoing government and consumer spending.
Hollywood veteran Irving Berlin, turning 75 on Saturday, will celebrate with his wife, three daughters, and four grandchildren at his Catskill Mountains home. He reflects on a year marked by a Broadway return with Mr. President and a film deal with MGM for Say It With Music. Berlin discusses his career arc, earlier recovery from a low period, and his guarded optimism about success even amid harsh reviews.
Ruth Millett argues husbands should focus on career advancement and downtime, noting studies place conflict over household tasks as a top cause of marital strife. She says working wives deserve help, but full-time homemakers should not rely on husbands for household chores.
Readers urged to write for People’s Forum with one-sided letters. Editor stresses safety inside a long advisory on cautious driving, anticipating errors, and sharing the road. Stay within speed limits, maintain space, and steer with both hands to prevent accidents.
Biddeford Saco Journal masthead lists Adams Street address and staff roles. Publisher Marie Paul Casavant and Managing Editor E. P. Ingalls are identified along with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Appears as a standard newspaper notice of record.
Retirement questions from readers on moving to warmer climates or new communities. Advice focuses on personal temperament, security in routine surroundings, and weighing lifestyle changes against comfort and familiarity as age advances.
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