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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
4
An editorial laments delays on the Maine New Hampshire interstate bridge as fire crews rush to a blaze. It condemns tolls for hindering life saving efforts, urging: stop tolls to aid urgent emergency runs and save time.
Sukarno aims to block a new Southeast Asian federation formed by Malaya Singapore Brunei Sarawak and North Borneo due in August. He uses China backing and anti colonial rhetoric to disrupt Malaysia while fearing a pro Western bloc next door. Britain and the U S would likely defend the federation if confronted, challenging Sukarno’s grip on power.
Whilden P. Breen Jr completes five months of solitary confinement in a simulated space isolation test. The experiment highlights boredom as a major risk and suggests astronauts will need ongoing engaging work to withstand long-duration missions. The study illustrates endurance and psychological challenges faced in future extended space travel.
Thirty one years after the first state sales tax, 36 states and 200 communities levy purchases to replenish treasuries. The federal tax load on consumer goods exceeds all state and local sales taxes combined, with Washington pulling in about 13 billion annually from taxes on gasoline autos and leather goods. Local and state taxes total about six billion from purchase prices. The piece notes reductions in federal excise taxes won’t offset rising state levies. It ends with a caution about drinking and driving and a life-affirming line.
Washington notes detail George Romney urges a citizens political party directed and financed by citizens to counter special interests. He says he is not a candidate yet and urges enlightenment to resist federalization. Romney criticizes HEW policies and big business labor coalitions, while praising his reform stance. More than 1,000 Chamber delegates applauded.
Boyle New York AP outlines a bachelor centered take on population control. A letter argues for training more men to become independent bachelors to curb birth rates, while noting lasting bachelor habits and social pressures. The piece ends with a suggestion that reform schools could teach men to mature and face life.
Hundreds of companies and communities hold about 15 billion dollars in space ventures, with government spending rising from 339 million in 1959 to 5.7 billion next year. Shifts from missiles to rockets and the push for costly, high tech units create rapid obsolescence and volatile stock moves as orders wax and wane. Corporate and civic fortunes hinge on NASA contracts and the ability to produce the right device first.
Ruth Millett cites Mrs. Palmer saying a wife should know when to cheer and when to be quiet. She argues constructive silence aids a husband facing wins or losses, promoting support without nagging. A calm, near presence signals readiness to listen, requiring thoughtful effort but rewarding partnership.
The column recalls General de Gaulle as a towering figure akin to General MacArthur, praising his stubborn nationalism and independence from U.N. control, while noting France’s recovery under his leadership and Algeria’s ongoing upheaval. It contrasts American views with French resolve and cites de Gaulle’s push for European autonomy and French missile control.
Letter writer Donald McCone of Saco recalls helping East Waterboro during the 1947 forest fires and praising the Red Cross for its nightly aid. He notes receiving a thankless reception in 1948 after canvassing for funds, and ends with a rueful remark about human nature.
Publisher and staff listings with addresses and telephone numbers. Subscription rates are listed as one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper notes AP membership and copyright, with postal information for Biddeford Maine.
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