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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1964
Page
4
The greatest task before civilization is to ensure machines serve humans rather than rule them, as urged by Havelock Ellis. The reflection weighs on technology, ethics, and the balance of power between creators and creations.
Eight Maine high schools plan to drop driver education in the coming year citing budget and curriculum pressures. Maine Highway Safety Commission chair Torben Andersen urges reconsideration, arguing driver education boosts safety and long term value, with benefits outweighing costs.
Washington signals openness to proposals for fundamental NATO changes as relations with European allies fray. De Gaulle pursues independence, mixed manned nuclear fleet proposal divides allies, while French and British Cuba sales and talks with other communists complicate unity. NATO may broaden beyond Europe to global interests.
Conferees for the House and Senate reach a compromise on bills allowing the FCC to suspend its equal time rule. Passage seems assured, but it remains uncertain whether Johnson will agree to a television debate. Some see potential gains in public participation and exposure, recalling Kennedy and Nixon.
A scientist argues against romance as a mere chemical reaction, claiming the same adrenalin fueled kick would follow a kiss or a curt dismissal. He cites glands and adrenocorticotrophic hormone to mock the value of affection over scientific explanation.
Washington correspondent notes mobile voters in California Texas-like rapid change. In San Diego area eight percent changed residence in five years while one quarter may live at different addresses. Los Angeles thrives on migration creating registration headaches and shifting political battles. Parties rely on TV exposure as street campaigns lose effect. The era demands new rules for the 1960s political arena.
Mrs G of Flushing New York loves her home and rose garden yet plans to escape the shadow of the New York World's Fair with her husband Tony They fear another 1939 style upheaval as relatives invade and overstay their welcome during summer visits and the fair's return Correspondent Hal Boyle notes the humorous family saga and the urge to leave town
AP Business News analyzes how nonpolitical issues may shape income, prices, and inflation this year. Wage patterns, auto industry pay, and tax cut effects could drive consumer spending and profit margins as elections approach. Washington seeks moderation from labor and management to maintain growth.
Ruth Millett presents a guest lecture advising young men on choosing a wife. She outlines traits of an ideal partner, emphasizing happiness, compatibility, reliability, and a supportive home life, suggesting a likely happy marriage if asked.
Lucille Ball Morton visits UCLA to deliver a speech and present the 10th annual Samuel Goldwyn Creative Writing Award. She gifts insights on career beginnings, urges students to value small successes, and later awards $2,000 to Larry H. Johnson for Remittance Man. The report also notes Biddeford news and a state purchase of the McLean residence to prevent commercial development.
The article explains how mothers of minor children can receive Social Security benefits before 62 without age reduction, while other scenarios reduce or delay benefits. It covers widows and mothers, noting that a mother's benefit does not reduce by age while a child is under 18, and clarifies how benefits stop or resume after the child’s 18th birthday. It answers questions from several readers about eligibility, timing, and amounts, with examples using spouse and child ages, and mentions potential state aid options.
Biddeford Lace Journal at 11 Adams Street lists W. Paul Casavant as publisher and E. P. Ingalls as managing editor. The paper’s editorial and business departments operate under daily publication, with subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. It is a member of the Associated Press with local news and AP dispatches reserved for republication.
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