Editorial Page Thought for Evening
A concise Evening thought quotes William B. Given Jr on the challenge and value of living by one’s beliefs. It notes the difficulty of aligning actions with convictions and affirms the effort as worthwhile.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
4
Price of bigness
Bruce Biossat argues that as populations surge toward 200 million, percentages hide growing death tolls and crime. He cites aviation fatalities, youth crime, and shifting safety tolerances, urging new breakthroughs and tougher action as percentages lose relevance amid immense scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Halaby
Federal Aviation Agency
Postal rate hikes and service cuts spark criticism
The piece argues rate increases will cost users about 700 million annually while taxpayers may cover a 300 million shortfall. It condemns service reductions such as ending twice-daily home delivery, limiting curbside pickups, closing post offices, and new rules requiring a P O Box in mail addresses, urging curtailment of government in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
P. O
Wallpaper Hope for Worthless Securities Story
A magazine article notes investors once used worthless securities for wallpaper and cites cases from J. P. Morgan to Franklin D. Roosevelt. A doctor bought bonds for 34 dollars to wallpaper his den, later sold as valuable for 15000 after a void stamp. It contrasts the luck of a few with the general reality that listed securities now face strict examination and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
J. P. Morgan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Latin American Alliance for Progress Faces Critics
Washington reporters describe the Alliance for Progress as a costly U.S. effort under attack in Latin America. Dr. Jorge Sos Castellanos notes conservative press and landowners hinder reform while media expands reach with Voice of America. Dr. Raul Prebisch urges avoiding U.S. delivered plans, citing past European recovery. Teodoro Moscoso foresees momentum similar to Europe and future drive from unity blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Dr. Sol
Aroard
Salvador
International Monetary Fund
Central America
Caribbean
Alliance For Progress
Latin America
U.S
Voice of America
U. S
Raul Prebisch
United Nations Commission For Latin America
ECLA
America
Peron
Prebisch
U.S.A
Europe
Teodoro Moscoso
Puerto Rico
Letters Discuss Stamp Wars In Local Supermarkets
In a submitted letter, Pierre argues that competing supermarkets’ stamp and gift promotions raise prices for consumers. He claims stamps are overvalued across stores, costing more in bonuses than a single retailer would, and notes meat vegetables and canned goods vary in price. The writer calls for stamps to be used only on envelopes and signs the piece as Numismatically yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
TV Parlor Games Needed For Television By Cynthia Lowry
AP Television- Radio Writer surveys daytime schedules and finds a lack of fresh parlor games for TV. He criticizes Window Shopping on ABC for borrowing from a long list of dull formats and notes Tennessee Ernie Ford's new casual daytime show as a low key, easy listening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
ABC
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Wage-price spiral lingers in US economy
AP Business News Analyst Sam Dawson reports that taming the wage-price spiral is a top goal to boost US exports and steady the dollar. The piece notes a narrowing labor cost gap vs Europe and Japan but highlights productivity and cost factors, including raw materials, management, and mass production as crucial to expanding American exports amid global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Business News
NEW York
U.S
Kennedy
United
United States
Fountain of Information by Hal Boyle
Boyles column surveys modern quirks from dimly lit restaurants to pet funerals and aging popularity. He riffs on Middle aged women spending trends, Mets nostalgia, fashion conformity, and the quirks of dating, humorously noting optimism persists despite societal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mets
Feet of Clay Poem Reflects on Humility and Sin
The poem argues that people who deem themselves morally superior are prone to pride and hypocrisy. It notes that all humans are sinners, including Paul, and urges humility during Lent, warning against deriding others' faults.
Love and leadership the key to happy marriage says expert
Ruth Millett summarizes a psychiatrist’s talk advising men to simply love their wives and also lead the home. The expert warns against permissive or domineering extremes, advocating a balance of affection and firm leadership as the path to a docile, efficient, hardworking wife. Young husbands are urged to take note for harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assa
Security for you and veterans guide burial benefits
An article by Martin E Segal explains Veterans Administration burial benefits for veterans and eligible spouses. It notes free burial in a national cemetery with grave site and interment provided, but not funeral costs, and indicates the benefit applies to honorably discharged veterans and their wives or widows and minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Segal
Veterans Administration
National Cemetery
National cemetery burial and flag benefits for veterans
Wartime and peace time veterans may be buried in national cemeteries with grave markers provided. The program covers burial cost assistance up to 250 dollars, and applies to service in allied or US armies. Applications and help are available at local Veterans Administration offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
France
Norway
Holland
U. S
Veterans Administration Office
Daily Crossword Puzzle with Various Clues and Answers
A fragmented crossword list with across and down clues including Cardinal Vous you are Fr Fender troubles Cab River through Hades etc. Several entries reference Latin terms Greek names and abbreviations and span topics from geography to mythology and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
Bering
Also Mentioned on This Page
William B. Given, Jr
BY Bruce Biossat
Washington News
People’s Forum
Business Mirror
By Sam Dawson
States
First National City Bank of New York
Italy
Canada
Boyles
Fountain of Information
Hal Boyle
U.S. Marines
Ciara
Saint Paul
Ruth Millett
and Veterans Guide
Biddeford - Saco Journal
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Durocher
Aphrodite
Paris
Hawaii
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