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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

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Educator Proposes Free College for Top High School Grads

Washington AP notes Harvard president emeritus Dr. James B. Conant proposes all-expense loans for high school graduates in the top 30 percent who plan to teach in public schools. Loans would be cancelled after four or five years of state teaching, with terms for those who leave unspecified. The idea appears in his book The Education of American Teachers, part of a broader package on recruitment and certification reforms after a two-year study across 77 campuses.

Washington America James B. Conant Harvard Conant

Weekend Accident Toll Is Light in New England

The last full summer weekend of 1963 saw 12 accidental deaths in New England from Friday 6 p m EDT to Sunday midnight. Vermont Massachusetts and Maine reported three each, Connecticut two, Rhode Island one, New Hampshire none. Seven were highway deaths. Victims included Barbara Kane 24 of Boston killed in Taunton Mass. Daniel Bertrand 2 of Pawtucket RI. Patricia Murphy 23 of Hartford Conn. Sidney Kana 22 of Somerville Mass. Willard Brier 64 of Skowhegan Maine. Richard Dolan 12 of Brunswick Maine. Maurice Taraschuk 42 of New Britain Conn. Jeffrey K Little 15 of Middlebury Vt. Alan Goodrich 16 of Fair Haven Vt. Mary E Oliver 80 of Worcester Mass. and Daniel Jamieson one year old of Monticello Maine.

Associated Press New England Vermont Massachusetts Maine Necticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Barbara Kane Boston Taunton Mass Daniel Bertrand Pawtucket R.I Patricia Murphy Hartford Conn Sidney Kana Somerville Medford Willard Brier Skowhegan Moose River Rockland Richard Dolan Brunswick Maurice M. Taraschuk New Britain Southington Jeffrey K. Little Middlebury Alan Goodrich Fair Haven Mary FE. Oliver Worcester Daniel Jamieson Linwood Jamieson Monticello Squa Pan Lake

McNamara Policy Sparks Military Resentment

AP News Analysis examines the backlash against Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara for civilian control in war planning. It notes Adm. George W. Anderson’s dissent and hints that McNamara’s approach influenced Anderson’s retirement while emphasizing McNamara’s claim of consulting military chiefs extensively.

Fred S. Hoffman Washington Robert S. McNamara George W. Anderson Naval Operations Reece

The Difference Between Men and Boys Joke

A humorous line notes the gap between adults and youth in terms of toy costs, framed as a light feature under general content. It invokes a playful Gen era vibe and a corporate style caption, suitable for a syndicated humor page.

Gen Fea, Corp

Rockefeller Admits Chances Damaged for 1964 Nomination

Washington AP New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller says it is realistic to view his remarriage as harming his chances for the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. He told NBC Meet the Press and US News & World Report that the personal reaction to divorce and remarriage will influence voters and delegates. He noted Gallup Poll placing Barry Goldwater ahead, but predicted another outcome may emerge. Rockefeller planned to announce a decision by year end, possibly in November, and denied targeting Goldwater with his radical minority charge.

Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller NBC Meet the Press USS. News & World Report Gallup Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater Arizonian House Senate Midwest Rockefeller Republican Party

Senators Debate Nuclear Test Ban Pact Rife With Blackmail Fears

In Washington Senator Robertson warns the limited test ban treaty could empower the Soviet Union and invite terrifying blackmail while Senator Sparkman counters strength and a defense-first stance. The debate, nearing its second week, shows 67 votes needed with 76 in favor or leaning toward ratification.

Washington A. Willis Robertson D-Va United States Russia Robertson Senate John Sparkman D-Ala Sens Maurine Neuberger D-Ore George McGovern D-S.s Sen. Neuberger

Four girls dead in church bombing sparks violence

News At A Glance reports that the Birmingham church bombing kills four girls, triggers a wave of violence leaving two more dead and several injured, as national news tracks the aftermath and ongoing turmoil. The Fischer quintuplets begin feeding well, while Sen Sparkman pushes ratification of the limited nuclear test ban treaty amid Senate debate. Rockefeller comments on his remarriage potentially harming 1964 Republican chances.

Birmingham U.S. Justice Department FBI Martin Luther King Jr George Callace Albert Boutwell Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Melvin Bailey Medgar Evers Jackson Miss John J. Sparkman Senate Nelson A. Rockefeller

Fischer Quints Doing Fine After First 48 Hours

In Aberdeen South Dakota AP report five Fischer quintuplets born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Fischer survived their first 48 hours. Dr James Berbos said the four girls and one boy were fed sugar water and expected to move to milk formula soon. They were born at St Luke's Hospital with mother and babies thriving and a Mass attendance by three Fischer children noted.

Aberdeen S.D Fischer Andrew Fischer James Berbos Berbos United States

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