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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1963
Page
4
An editorial criticizes the Maine Legislature for adding burdens on drivers by allowing car inspections any day of the year with semiannual checks, arguing it worsens daily life and creates a new memory burden while lamenting neglect of timely inspections.
A 27 year old sailor, Petro Ilkin now Peter, jumped a Soviet ship in Halifax to seek asylum in Canada. He said he is not political and wants nice clothes, good food, and money to spend. His candid claim challenges usual motives given by many Russians defecting to the West.
A health authority warns that common bathroom drugs like aspirin and oil of wintergreen kill more young children than many hazards. Most child poisonings come from accessible salicylates, so keep all medicines locked and out of reach.
A scientist on the Apollo project suggests edible packaging made from milk powder starch and hominy grits banana flakes that could cushion equipment and be eaten after soaking. The claim, though whimsical, highlights futuristic material ideas for space travel.
In Washington the $1,000 plate Republican dinner honoring Barry Goldwater avoided fireworks. Toasts by Thruston Morton and others celebrated Goldwater’s Senate work while Romney and Rockefeller attendance created a low key, social event. Dirksen recalled urging Goldwater to run. Romney’s speech drew muted reaction as he cited Henry Ford.
New York AP column argues the class of 1963 shows smarter graduates due to tougher coursework, yet may lack the hard edge of the 1933 cohort. Hal Boyle skewers workplace pretensions, superstitions, and social mores with wry, observational humor.
The tariff clash between the United States and the Common Market centers on more than duty cuts. Washington seeks 50 percent across the board to lift exports and jobs, while the six European nations demand an automatic formula to adjust gaps. Europe, led by France, shows cool enthusiasm as U.S. industry pushes for protection against dumping and a drive to reduce a growing balance of payments deficit and gold reserves depletion.
Crossword clues mix Greek letters names places and objects across 56 62 63 65 66 67 68 and many more entries forming a themed puzzle with varied wordplay and definitions across and down including ancient Celtic ocean muscle that stretches and fragrant plant clues such as Radium emanation and Handshake clue contribute to a challenging older style puzzle for readers.
A Saco reader urges the city to fund graduation exercises for eighth graders and Thornon Academy, condemning the May 14 actions by the Saco School Committee. The writer cites park and cemetery protections, calls for transparency in council meetings, and appeals for model citizen conduct from officials and youths. A separate AP brief notes Portsmouth officer Wayne Briley using a high school football tactic to subdue a suspect with a brick pass and tackle.
Paul Harvey argues automation benefits 190 million U S consumers with vast product lower prices and higher wages. He cites 30 million cars 31 million TV sets 100 million radios 18 million refrigerators 19 million washing machines since 1958 plus industry profits up to 27 6 billion in 1962. He notes haircuts rose due to inability to automate and asserts overall real raises in pay despite displacement.
A humorous snippet notes that the fellow who often gets pickled should anticipate being canned soon. The line plays on phrases about preservation and job security.
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes from 11 Adams Street daily except Sunday. Marie Paul Casavant is publisher and E P Ingalls managing editor. Advertising rates given: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00.
The United States faces a Geneva tariff battle as European demands push for deeper cuts than the Common Market. American industries, already seeking new markets abroad, fear domestic losses while firms push negotiators to secure tariff reductions worldwide.
Ruth Willett reports a Connecticut psychologist's view that women's noisy voices contribute to marital strains. The expert notes American women spend much time in women-only groups where loud, high pitched talk drowns out softer voices. She suggests modulation, while acknowledging social dynamics make change unlikely.
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