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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflects on twelve honest jurors as fair judges of facts and laws, echoing Sir William Pultney. A concise meditation on justice and integrity frames the page.
The piece argues flag waving carries duties, not just symbols, defending free choice and speech. It condemns efforts to silence opponents and recounts incidents where public figures faced hostility, saying such tactics betray the true American tradition and the dignity of individuals.
Vice Admiral Hyman G Rickover launches sharp critique of American education. He argues curricula lag European systems, urging longer terms and more homework while noting American students’ laxity and the need for stricter discipline at home and in schools. He contrasts European focus on education with U S schools serving broader social roles.
Washington reports the second annual review of the Latin American Alliance for Progress convenes in Sao Paulo amid U.S. aid delays and suspensions to Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Nations seek more say in disbursements while Harriman negotiates Latin American control over funds. The plan, once likened to the Marshall Plan, now requires drastic measures to endure.
HAL BOYLE collects quick observations and odd facts ranging from pet training tips to historical budget quirks, Paris metro plans, and a glance at Eleanor Roosevelt’s handbag contents. It notes Danes have high death by own action rates and Indonesian multilingual population.
Roger Babson discusses the monetary theory of Gresham's Law with Edison E. Shrum and traces historical examples from 17th century England to the United States. He cites coin debasement, the 1862 greenbacks, the 1892 gold shortage, and the 1929 33 crash, warning that current coin shortages and silver certificate replacement threaten a renewed hoarding of gold and a shift away from sound money.
A dense crossword list of numbered across and down clues covering varied wordplay. Entries include Caprice operandi portrayal and many shorthand phrase clues with references to people, places, and items across a mix of nouns and phrases.
Hollywood notebook recalls Robert Goulet nearly being replaced during the Toronto tryout of Came- Jot until Richard Burton insisted on keeping him in the role. Burton rebuffed the understudy swap and endured nerves in his first singing part. The piece also mentions Laurence Harvey with Elaine Stritch, Esther Williams with Fernando Lamas, Bing Crosby’s movie tie in with Frank Sinatra, and Phil Silvers claiming Sgt Bilko effects his career as he juggles new CBS material and residuals.
Paul Harvey notes Barry Goldwater faces criticism from Southern Republicans over the TVA and federal role. While praising Goldwater’s steadfast defense of private industry and limited government, he highlights Southern support for choice between big government and individual rights, and questions the irrigation project for Arizona.
A news item notes that the vast debt buildup risks serious hardship unless credit is managed properly. It warns that while credit is easy, overextension could trigger a tragic crack-up, urging prudent limits to avoid economic harm.
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