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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1963
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes George Berkeley on youth and aging, noting that youth can be seized today while time to grow old can be found later. The line reflects a reflective editorial tone inviting readers to consider personal growth and aging.
The editorial argues that funding the moon program hinges on broader national priority decisions. It cites Senator Fulbright urging balanced assessment of needs like education, health, crime, and infrastructure against space spending. A National Planning Association study is under way, signaling cautious, systemic review.
The article analyzes the Minh regime in South Vietnam after the coup against Diem and Nhu, noting US doubts about involvement, censorship hindered news, and potential Buddhist backlash. It questions how quickly forces can defeat Viet Cong and warns that immense US spending and troops must drive an effective campaign to prevent future haunting repercussions.
Elsa Maxwell overcame a plain appearance to become a celebrated 20th century figure. Despite poverty, she used charm, ambition, and wit to win friends, entertain crowds, and build lasting fame, showing how confidence and empathy can shape success.
Washington reports that the Goldwater movement expands with eighteen state chairmen named for a National Draft Goldwater Committee. Peter O'Donnell Jr. organized the NDGC and aims to align regional GOP leaders with Goldwater, while Denison Kitchel shifts to a Washington headquarters role coordinating a new staff.
New York AP report highlights how idle production capacity affects prices, profits, and job growth. McGraw Hill survey shows industries vary in preferred versus actual usage, with an overall 92 per cent preferred rate and 85 per cent current usage for manufacturing, prompting plans for a $49.7 billion capex rise mainly for modernization.
Thousands of American investors are described as speculators at heart creating confusion and illogical trading. The piece urges a methodical policy and sticking to it, noting a puzzled investor who bought GM at 35, now 77, facing taxes and temptation to reinvest. It argues for educated savers, prudent finance, and role for bankers and brokers in promoting sound investing. It cites a 1961 example of a 32-year-old choosing a speculative stock over a 30-year endowment policy.
Cologne dateline reports innkeeper Willie Breuer formed the National Brotherhood of the Bald to aid West German men facing hair loss and inferiority. Ruth Millett notes hair won’t stop success, while Hollywood items reveal Palance unhappy with The Greatest Show on Earth, seeking lighter material as Lucille Ball praises the project.
Paul Harvey argues that Americans build mental defenses against constant wars and propaganda. He cites Pavlovian fatigue, staged crises, and media control to explain a crusted public mindset. He urges choosing to back or fight back when Berlin remains frontline.
Caitlin Thomas widow of Dylan Thomas applies a sharp, humorous lens to social pretensions in a satire aimed at her 18 year old audience. The piece discusses fashion, charm, social rituals and dating lore, noting a shift as the tone deepens into male archetypes and society’s expectations.
The Biddeford Maine journal includes community notice text with pricing for subscriptions and staff contacts. It also presents a reader question about speculating in stocks versus paying a mortgage, followed by The Forum reply advising to pay debts with profits. The column cites a Westchester home mortgage and stock gains as context.
Crossword hints and answers list for a daily puzzle. Clues include Swiss capital proposal, pioneer in birth control, fence material, Kansas city, and a three word phrase for imminent danger. Contains a mix of common crossword entries and themed terms.
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