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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
5
A concise editorial notice cites Thomas Henry Huxley stating literature is the greatest source of refined pleasure and that a liberal education enables enjoyment of that pleasure. The remark underscores the value of literature in intellectual life and education.
An eavesdropper at a Chicago Association for Higher Education conference of 1800 teachers and administrators heard strong criticism of current education. The piece highlights high school and college goal misalignment, prep course disdain, and rising freshmen dropouts, plus the rise of community colleges focusing on applied sciences over liberal arts.
An American psychologist in Toronto warns that letting teens drive as a tranquilizer shifts burdens from parents. The piece argues car parks exceed playing fields, conformity pressures rise, and sentimental generosity harms youth. It contrasts postwar change with the prewar era and urges restraint.
A French writer argues fairy tales should not promise constant good wins over evil. He suggests rewriting classics so the hare defeats the tortoise and villains escape punishment, keeping kids from disillusionment but risking early immorality. He also warns accidents await those riding fast to save tires.
Washington editors polling 300 plus newspapers say broad foreign policy is the dominant campaign issue in 1964 with 248 editors, 82.4 percent, citing it. Civil rights follows, then government spending, with Cuba, foreign aid, and Vietnam also highlighted by sizable shares of editors.
In a Boyle column, Peter Nero recalls a childhood of prodigy status and a pivotal move at 22 from classical concert paths to a blend of jazz and classical forms. By 29 he is a leading pop pianist, delivering 100 concerts yearly, TV appearances, and multiple albums while composing and scoring films. He dismisses fear of practice and notes teen tastes drive the market. He admires the Beatles but remains true to his own style.
The economy adds about 750000 new jobs in April but unemployment stays above 5 percent. The labor force grows as more young people reach working age and more married women enter or reenter the workforce, while moonlighting rises to boost income and status.
Publication details show Biddeford Saco Journal based at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant publisher E P Ingalls managing editor and contact numbers for departments The paper carries AP news rights and subscription rates priced monthly at 1 85 six months 10 50 and yearly 21 00 entered as second class mail in Biddeford Maine
Ruth Millett recounts a housewife’s advice on practical housekeeping planning. A five day plan splits routine chores from errands and extra tasks, with daily lists guiding focus. Planning brings daily achievement and steady motivation.
A reader letter to the Journal recounts a council meeting in Saco reacting to a delay in funding American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars memorial events. The writer, a taxpayer, urges careful support for honoring fallen service members and stresses prudent allocation to annual memorials rather than rushing decisions. The piece ends with a note about one veteran who returned.
Retirement columnist explains tax rules for disability sick pay up to 100 weekly, disability pensions until retirement age, and how retirement affects taxation. It covers Social Security taxes, benefit amounts, and widow and child eligibility under amended law.
Crossword clues listing many across entries with numbers and hints for tropical trees, cities, verbs, ships, fish, and more, arranged as a dense puzzle grid with standard crossword terminology and abbreviations.
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