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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1963
Page
4
Thought for evening quotes Edmund Burke on anti religious writers opposing all systems yet not building one of their own. The editorial panel notes the paradox and comments on consistency in critique. The piece reflects on belief, skepticism, and the role of writers in public discourse.
The piece argues states push education expansion to fuel growth while critic Hyman Rickover says current schooling only scratches surface. He warns of mass youth lacking mental and manual skills, contrasting Europe’s deeper, longer schooling. It decries a soft American attitude toward learning and knowledge.
The piece contrasts optimistic chatter about a strong next summer for vacation travel with skepticism. It notes inadequate facilities and high prices deter growth, predicts few new accommodations before next year, and warns many roads will stay in poor condition, while some insist Americans accept high costs and crowded resorts.
Astronomers puzzled by a 1960 Burnham’s Comet sighting that appears to wag its tail. Theories point to solar wind or nucleus rotation, but evidence remains inconclusive. The object, 18.5 million miles away on last sighting, may reflect a simple reaction to space conditions.
Walter Reuther warned at an Industrial Union convention that new automated engines will vastly outpace the old system at Ford’s Cleveland plant. He used a speed comparison to illustrate rapid progress. The item also covers a Santa Claus stamp dedication mix up with Postmaster General John Gronouski and stray political notes including remarks by Sen. Hartke, a PT-109 exhibit, and a Missouri political intelligence snippet.
Earle Doucette argues Maine’s early English settlement near Kennebec River predates Plymouth and Jamestown, suggesting Maine’s role in American liberty is overlooked. He notes Maine's colonial status under Massachusetts and vows to share a lesser known Maine story in a future column.
Babson urges housewives to use discount houses to trim annual household costs. He notes loss leaders and annual anniversary sales as key opportunities, advising focus on non serviced goods like textiles and sturdy furniture and caution with electrical appliances. He stresses shopping around and watching ads for best bargains.
Paul Harvey argues that sensitive reactions to dialects and regional speech distort Southern dignity. He contends many groups misuse accusations of bigotry to silence authentic Dixie speech and urges respect for regional varieties while recognizing individual differences.
A Biddeford Maine newspaper section offers advice on saving money through seasonal mark downs in linen fur and appliance lines. It highlights white sales fur sales overstock sales warehouse clearances and tips to shop for 1963 and 1964 model year items to save on purchase price and excise taxes. It urges watching for overstock and end‑of‑season bargains on cars refrigerators TVs stoves and washing machines to accumulate long term savings.
Crossword clues cover a wide range from clothing such as saree to terms for weather, art forms, and people. Entries include names, languages, and abbreviations, with hints like Shakespearean and musical references, and many general knowledge items.
Biddeford author Ed Reid and Ovid Demaris reveal how top criminals use legitimate casinos to launder tourist dollars for the Mafia. The book names Frank Sinatra Jimmy Hoffa Frank Costello Bugsy Siegel George Raft Virginia Hill and Barry Goldwater, explains house odds and touristic risk, and describes threats faced during eight years of reporting ahead of the December 5 publication.
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