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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1964
Page
4
A brief editorial note reflecting on life as a pebble sunk and deeds shaping a circle, attributed to George Meredith. The line prompts contemplation on actions echoing beyond the moment and into a continuing pattern of consequence.
A Biddeford initiative led by Edward Wolfertz of the Biddeford Pool Community Club urges clubs and organizations to appoint representatives to a committee aimed at making Biddeford more beautiful. The plan requires widespread citizen enthusiasm, tree planting, flower boxes, ivy on buildings, and improved landscaping to attract new industry and curb out migration. Enthusiasm and participation are essential to keep the effort from failing.
Cornell University proposes selecting about 40 students yearly for an accelerated program leading to a bachelor's in three years, a master's next year, and a doctorate two years later. The plan, similar to Yale's earlier effort, aims to cut time in college, reduce wasted periods, and boost efficiency as demand for higher education grows.
The piece notes a $5000 bequest to retired New Jersey mailman William J Walsh from a grateful client and a $10000 estate gift to New York grocer William Diamondstein for his faithful service. It stresses that the true reward is the deed, while also remarking on a house without a basement and youths beginning smoking.
Washingtons Ray Cromley reports the Viet Cong have built a noose around Saigon aiming to blockade the capital. The plan calls for redoubling pressure with dramas in Saigon and across South Vietnam as U S and Vietnamese forces shift to defend the perimeter. Viet Cong underground links to students Buddhists workers and government groups bolster potential attacks on docks airfields and military sites.
New York AP column humorously catalogs a family’s complaints about Pomfrey the cat and the endless, nagging reminders from owners. The cartoon quotes reveal tension between pets and owners including spoofs about loyalty, misbehavior, and the absurdity of cat ownership in a domestic home.
The frantic, costly race by states and cities to attract factories includes multimillion dollar ad campaigns, loans to provide sites and buildings, and incentives. California tops a Business Week survey for potential site choices, with Texas Georgia and Illinois following. The South Atlantic East North Central Pacific and Middle Atlantic are highlighted as favored regional areas.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingalls managing editor and provides telephone numbers for business and editorial departments Rates are Payable In Advance One month 185 six months 1050 and one year 2100 for subscriptions The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes AP news dispatches and local news republication rights It is entered as second class mail at the Biddeford Maine post office.
Ruth Millett writes about how aging women risk isolation when they dominate conversations and fail to listen. She argues true friendship depends on mutual understanding, sympathy, and the exchange of ideas, especially as women move from middle age to old age.
A reader notes that maximum Social Security does not cover a minimum budget for a couple. The column explains benefits cover only about one third of income for those 65 and over, were never meant to be the sole support, and rely on private pensions and savings. It discusses earning limits for raises, and points readers to local agencies for nursing home guidance.
A reader lauds local fire departments for containing the Staples Block fire, noting hundreds of gallons of water used and the difficult brick building access. The letter praises the fire crews as excellent and urges recognition of their hard work.
A compact crossword grid lists Down clues from 1 Chief to 61 Army toys for short with varied answers including historical terms languages and places. The puzzle pairs clues like 4 South American and 9 Weeder with a mix of abbreviations and regional terms.
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