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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1963
Page
4
Thought for the Evening reflects on brave souls who sleep in service to their country as blessings are offered by the writers. It cites a line attributed to William Collins and frames a quiet vignette suitable for the paper's editorial page.
Michigan Republicans fail to pass Romney tax reform in a late session. The defeat weakens Governor Romney and dents 1964 presidential prospects. Democrats gain issue as lawmakers return to campaign season.
The 1963 model year sets records as production and sales surge despite a shutdown for model changes. Analysts expect a continued boom into 1964 driven by postwar buyers, rising two car families, and more than 700 thousand three car households, with GM alone adding over $1 billion in half year sales and boosting employment and tax revenues.
Readers compare the East African secretary bird to hats and the idea of courtly secrecy. The piece notes the bird’s head quills resemble pens and cites the London Institute of Secretaries adopting it as a symbol. It adds humor about U.S. cabinet secretaries and comments on juvenile delinquency, teen behavior, and winter coasting.
Washington mover Peter Edson argues for complete congressional reorganization as ethics scandals envelop Rep. Wayne Hays and Rep. John Byrnes, with Bobby Baker’s stock ties and McClellan’s probe into the TFX contract highlighting a Congress focused on investigations over bills. Only six of 13 appropriations passed since July. Dodd apologizes for criticism yet truth remains. voters may demand 1964 changes.
New York AP column notes readers mail reveals daily quirks and opinions. It recalls claims about phobias marriage fights and trends in travel times. It quotes John Morley and Dwight D. Eisenhower while tossing in odd folk beliefs and playful maxims.
In this jittery world investors face emotional forces moving well-known stocks. The piece notes Standard Oil of New Jersey at 40, Chrysler at 40 rising to near 200, US Steel from 108 to 38, United Fruit’s volatility, and advises wealthier investors to buy underpriced values. It mentions Douglas Aircraft recovery, Allis-Chalmers and Bejinchem Steel, and Anaconda Copper as notable speculative plays with varying yields.
Local Biddeford Journal excerpt highlights stock market talk and investor advice. A reader widow questions stock purchases while a correspondent provides cautious guidance on capital allocation and risk, reflecting forum opinions on equities and yields.
Ruth Willett advises Maine readers that finding a home with a real fireplace and a dining room enriches family life. She stresses space over gadgets, built-in bookshelves for a growing family's library, and a yard where children can play. Prefer homes within walking distance of a school to grant independence and reduce mother’s chauffeuring.
The Social Security trustees report the OASI and DI funds remain financially secure and expect combined assets to grow to about 22.3 billion by end of 1967. Projections note economic conditions affect income and outlays, and suggest reallocating 1966 tax revenue to the DI fund without raising rates.
A compact listing of crossword clues with across and down numbers including terms like endearment and serenade references. It catalogues puzzle entries such as tuneful, presage, high Cs, large waves, official decree, dowdy Colley, and other standard crossword answers with varied lengths.
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