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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1964
Page
4
From contemplation one may be come wise, but knowledge comes only from study. A. Edward Newton offers a concise reflection on the value of study over mere pondering for true understanding.
Thousands of high school seniors face rejection as colleges cap enrollments while many nonelite yet accredited schools seek qualified students. The College Admissions Center in Evanston coordinates outreach. other agencies in New York and Washington offer guidance and intake services to prospective applicants.
Hofstra University and other colleges report high freshman dropout rates, even among top high school performers. The study links immaturity and a lack of self discipline to difficulties in adjusting to campus life, independence, and time management, suggesting home and high school may neglect life skills.
The text notes GM posted 1963 profits of 1.592 million on 16.5 billion in sales after a 1962 record. It also jokes GM could run the Post Office Department with efficiency, while mentioning home building with lasting happiness.
Washington GOP leaders say New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller could key a moderate coalition at the San Francisco convention to deny Barry Goldwater the nomination. They expect Rockefeller's delegates to anchor a rival campaign, potentially backing Richard Nixon, Henry Cabot Lodge, or William Scranton if Rockefeller concedes.
Hollywood notes that the annual Television Academy Awards telecast on May 25 will feature a humorous Oscar Emmy sketch with Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. NBC producer Robert Finkel aims to preserve party spirit while poking fun at the industry.
Roger Babson reflects on seeds as miraculous birthlike processes. He visits Evers Flower Farm in Lakeland, praising farmer education and noting seeds as self-contained factories that sprout by sun programming. He contrasts seeds with computers, predicting brainwave control of machines.
Letter from Marion Gordon Banks, chairman of the Saco Extension Highway Safety Committee, warns readers about carbon monoxide poisoning from automobile exhaust. It explains how CO binds to blood faster than oxygen, the risk to drivers and children, signs may be hidden, and urges frequent exhaust checks, vent use in traffic, and seeking medical help plus oxygen therapy if poisoned.
A Biddeford Journal column reflects on seeds as evolving computer like entities, linking their growth to environmental factors and prior generations. The piece cites Dr. Rufus Cole and Edison, imagining seeds as future economic forces and previewing a shift toward a programmable natural system.
A dense list of crossword clues covers Across and Down entries from 1 to 71 with various prompts. Clue topics include family VIPs pronouns ancient names and places, biologies, numbers, and literary references. The puzzle notes a famous nickname in baseball and ends with a clue about Peer Gynt's mother.
Paul Harvey argues that federal police like the FBI deserve approval and funding, praising J Edgar Hoover’s leadership. He claims the FBI recovers money from criminals, costs less than a Saturn rocket, and keeps America safe through dedicated agents, with overtime unpaid and duty around the clock.
Viktor Nekrasov's Didn't delight Khrushchev offers lively portraits from Italy and the United States with humanist insight. The author questions propaganda, clashes with a Russian journalist, and shows objective attempts in a communist framework. Miles A. Smith review notes the book's unusual humanism and relatability.
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