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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1963
Page
5
It is better to wear out than rust out as quoted by Bishop Richard Cumberland. An editorial note reflects on perseverance and steady effort, urging readers to pursue active engagement and enduring service rather than passive decline.
The piece warns that forests are a tinderbox and a single discarded cigarette or live ashes can trigger a major blaze. It notes Governor Reed's woods ban and outdoor burning order as signs of seriousness and calls for universal vigilance to protect property and lives.
Sir Roy Welensky, a six foot four ex-prize fighter and former Rhodesia Nyasaland premier, tells Washington that Africa is trending to one party dictatorships after granting vote. He warns the West risks Latin America’s fate and urges democracy for Africa as coups and assassinations mark the political scene. Banda, Nyasaland’s new prime minister, heads a three million people state dependent on British subsidy, with little industry and income around seventy to eighty dollars per year.
Saco enforces a 10th Maine Legislature law aimed at eliminating rusting auto bodies defiling the countryside and towns. The statute carries fines from 100 to 500 dollars, up to 90 days in jail, or both, with each day counted as a separate offense. Communities are urged to act swiftly to banish such sights and enforce the new measure.
Konrad Adenauer steps down as chancellor of West Germany and is replaced by economics minister Ludwig Erhard who did not seek the post. Erhard’s economic leadership could influence West Germany’s world posture and push for a European common market while Adenauer remains CDU leader with potential supervisory influence.
Autumn foliage shows orange from carotin yellow from xanthophyll and reds purples from anthocyanins forming as chlorophyll fades. Some plants reveal beets colors year round while apples ripen revealing anthocyanins. Bandits stole over a thousand dollars from an Ohio doctor's safe as some patients faced bills.
Boyle's Column shares quick facts and quips about youth demographics, crowded Britain roads, Amelia Bloomer's fashion crusade, Japan's golf boom, and multiple curious historical tidbits. It notes Helen Keller quotes, trivia about voting machines, college economics, Brigitte Bardot, Khrushchev, and a Danish theory on slender diets.
Paul Harvey argues that major cities face rampant crime fueled by Mafia influence. He cites Washington D C Detroit Chicago and New York as examples where crime and corruption flow through legitimate and illegitimate channels. He criticizes politicians for ignoring homefront dangers while fearing foreign oppression.
The article notes that 9 million teens aged 14 to 17, plus teen girls, form a massive postwar market. Boys spend about 16 billion annually on clothing records hot rods and meals while girls spend 36 billion on apparel and 562 million on footwear. Girls account for large shares of cosmetics and greeting cards, and many teens own cars cameras firearms hair tonics trains and typewriters.
Ruth Millett quotes a divorced man on common missteps by ex wives seeking second marriages. He warns that chasing a man, talking too much about exes, overacting in social settings, or seeming lonely deters serious interest. Readers are urged to self check and adjust behavior for better chances.
Readers letters praise the Journal for readers input on fluoridation in Westbrook South Portland and Portland and cite opposition by Dr Adrian H Scolten and the American Association of Physicians with 45000 members. The piece notes broader allergist support and backlash from pro fluoridation advocates.
Biddeford Saco Journal masthead lists address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher President W Paul Casavant Managing Editor E P Ingalls with telephone numbers for business and editorial desks Subscription rates in advance: one month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 Associate with Associated Press noting exclusive local news rights Entered as second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine.
A compact crossword list with numerous across and down entries including Ornamental flaps, French painter, Kind of look, Vacant, Pr onoun, Impart, Ocelot two words, Great Polish scientist, Hikers way, and many other clues with varied wordplay and linguistic hints.
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