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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1963
Page
4
A concise reflection quotes William Pitt on confidence as a patient plant that grows slowly within a seasoned heart. The brief editorial voice presents a sober meditation on inner steadiness and perseverance amid time.
Preliminary figures show all time college enrollments rising by about 132500 this fall bringing total to near two and a half million Yet only 10 percent of ages 15 to 24 are enrolled While 301 of 609 schools report no change or declines in freshman admissions expansion depends largely on alumni generosity Endowments and reinvested profits are essential to enlarge campuses Each alumnus must decide if continuing the American tradition is possible when a school asks for help in the name of students to come
The origin of Thanksgiving traces to the Pilgrim Fathers in New England. After cycles of fasting and prayer amid harsh seas and scarce resources, a pragmatic leader urged feasting as crops were plentiful. The governor proclaimed Thanksgiving, the colony rejoiced, and the secretary noted peace and prosperity the following day.
Geologists note a three month surge of powerful earthquakes, the Iceland sea eruption and Banda Sea tremor among the strongest since 1960. Quakes have struck largely unpopulated regions, stirring warnings that a dangerous cycle may be beginning while odds against populous impact lessen.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson notes Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu claimed Buddhists were Communist dominated, a charge denied. He cites a late October Chinese Communist conference with Buddhist leaders from 11 Asian countries, including Viet Cong Buddhists, broadcast by Radio Peking. He warns Beijing may use Buddhism to project influence, but doubts subversion will succeed given diversity and leadership gaps among Buddhists.
The article profiles Martin Ransohoff, a fast rising producer who started selling pots and pans door to door, became the youngest listed CEO at 30, and at 35 dominates television and film with a focus on comedy. He embraces audience needs, disputes over nudity, and avoids serious drama, while chasing popular entertainment.
AP outlines financial and political barriers to increased U.S. trade with communist nations in Eastern Europe. It notes restrictive laws on strategic goods, license needs for nonstrategic items, and the grandfathered credit rule, while detailing bilateral exchanges and the rarity of Russian gold payments amid sanctions and default nations.
Publication information for the Biddeford Saco Journal at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine lists daily except Sunday edition by Journal Publishing Corp with W Paul Casavant as president and E P Ingalls as managing editor. It notes telephone numbers for business and editorial, subscription rates in advance of $1.85 for one month $10.50 six months and $21.00 per year and that the Associated Press holds exclusive use of local news and AP dispatches. paper is entered as second class postage.
Ruth Millett reports University of California Santa Cruz plans to deter campus marriages by denying undergraduate married housing. Chancellor Dean E. McHenry warns that making marriage easy leads to dropping out and divorce, urging parents to back up policies by financially supporting students only after graduation.
A book by Helen Frey Taylor recalls York County life at the turn of the century through childhood memories. It details racing sleighs, long rail journeys, Ossipee scenes, rural fairs, and simple religious events, praising the prose and its gentle nostalgia for past days.
Retirement advisors describe home swapping as a growing option for affordable vacations. Agencies list homes worldwide. fees apply. Many retirees participate, with exchanges matching requests for two weeks to several months, sometimes swapping for travel near children or within hot climates.
A collection of reader letters urges action on pornography reportedly harming youth and calls for local government response. It also discusses traffic projects at Five Points Congress Square Alfred Street and Eastman Park, criticizing design choices and urging safer patterns. A note invites further letters and mentions future columns edited by Martin E. Segal.
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