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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
4
Editorial notes Thanksgiving blends native and immigrant foods shaping a distinctly American feast. It traces meals from turkey and corn to beans, cranberries, squashes, nuts, and even tobacco, highlighting the Pilgrims and later European introductions. The piece quips on the turkey’s true origin and ends with a humorous reflection on leftovers.
The author argues the Kennedy assassination may involve international links but sees it more likely as a lone leftist act by Lee Oswald. Oswald’s ties to Fair Play for Cuba and a Soviet move are weighed against a domestic, undisciplined motive, warning of foreign-aligned leftist groups threatening American society.
In Washington the government says the cost of dying will be counted in the cost of living next year. Officials note funerals are rising in price while the cost of living climbs. A mix of snippets touches on economic trends and curious observations about 1964.
Washington report outlines Elm Roper survey for the Atlantic Council showing 53 percent believe a third world war can be avoided. The poll tracks shifts from isolationist to internationalist sentiment over a decade, with 29 percent saying the US does all it can to prevent war and 59 percent praising efforts to preserve world peace.
New Orleans based column describes antique shopping hazards for husbands at a convention. It humorously notes wives seek out shops while husbands chase convention tasks, outlining quiet entry rules and bargaining steps as examples of common missteps in acquiring silver inkwells brass firescreens and marble tables.
The 10 nation currency pact backed the dollar as political shock from Kennedy's assassination prompted potential runs. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and European central banks intervened quickly, buying dollars and offering blocks of marks and pounds to fortify reserves and deter speculative dumping.
A Houston woman creates a career as a professional committee chairman by handling behind the scenes tasks for busy leaders. The piece argues value of delegation and notes most clients are men, while women tend to shoulder work themselves. It contends men are smarter at avoiding work, not necessarily at doing it.
Lancaster County Welfare Services promote an adult Foster Home Program to care for elderly in private homes. Guests receive $125 monthly, with limits of two per home, and must meet health and welfare standards. The program saves tax money and allows seniors to avoid institutional life while remaining in a family setting.
Albert J. Ouellette of Saco resigns from the Christmas toy distribution committee at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He cites long service, gratitude to Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach public health and police departments, and a wish for equal consideration for area children. He recalls the joy of delivering gifts to hundreds of local needy youngsters and thanks fellow committee members.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists address Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher Journal Publishing Corp president W Paul Casavant managing editor E P Ingalls and telephones for business and editorial departments Included is subscription pricing in advance one month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 and a note about Associated Press license and second class postage status.
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