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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1962
Page
4
A concise editorial note quotes John Quincy Adams on courage and perseverance as a talisman that makes difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish, framing resilience as a guiding principle for readers.
The piece lauds civic effort after economic hardship. Residents from all sectors unite to develop the Saco Industrial Park with two new buildings and acquire the former Saco-Lowell Shows site in Biddeford to host new industries. A $66,600 drive boosts the community investment past a quarter million dollars for the Grafton project, signaling renewed momentum and a call to keep pushing for diversification and continued growth.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports the coming U N showdown over Kennedy administration support for United Nations aid and peace bonds. The plan to finance the U N with a 100 million dollar issue faces opposition from isolationists and critics while Clark’s bond financing proposal could broaden public backing. The debate tests U S faith in the U N and the viability of peace bonds.
The article traces the rise of junior colleges in the United States since Sputnik. It outlines their two year programs, community support, varied quality, and roles as gateways to four year degrees or terminal vocational training. It highlights access for financially or credit underserved youth and predicts broader use of junior college credits for college admission.
A British Broad casting Corporation film notes six year waits for surgery while accounts cite a 1000 percent rise in privately insured treatment. An Oxford professor links despondency among doctors to socialist care and an AP report cites overcrowded waiting rooms. Critics argue the Health Service costs exceed five times initial estimates and hospitals hold hundreds of thousands on waiting lists.
President Kennedy blasts outmoded regulations hampering transportation carriers and regulators. The fight centers on ICC and CAB rules, with rail, air, truck, and pipeline interests contesting proposed changes, bans, rates, subsidies, and tax policies amid industry losses and uneven public facility support.
NEW YORK AP A lighthearted Boyle column catalogs imaginary illnesses among white collar workers. From Alimentary dolorose to Cranial Expansus and Rumpus ponderosa, the piece lampoons office life and the ailments of executives and clerical staff, concluding workers deserve hazard pay for their “danger zone” risk.
Ruth Millett argues that boredom among housewives stems from being a joiner and do-gooder rather than a doer. She cites time spent at meetings, in book clubs, and in chauffeuring children, urging women to seize leisure to pursue personal creativity instead of conformity.
Readers ask about income taxes for those over 65 and for all filers. Key points: seniors with 1200 or more income in 1961 must file. those under 65 with 600 or more must file. Social Security not counted as income. pensions taxed partly. exemptions vary. Medical deductions for 65 plus couples up to 5000. blind exemptions. consult IRS for pension taxability.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine lists staff and contact numbers. Subscription rates are Payable in Advance one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Member of the Associated Press. AP content rights noted.
Poem by Mabel M. Emery praising chickadees swallows and grackies as little brothers. She urges care for birds during cold winters and our duty to provide seeds and crumbs at the door.
TV and radio write up notes James Mason criticizing overabbreviation in screen adaptations. He discusses Rebecca on NBC Theater '62, praising scenes and Maxim de Winter as a classic brooding hero. Also mentions FCC Minow remarks on radio and renewed Hawaiian Eye with Troy Donahue. Maine coast schooners era ending and Mary Day launch by Harvey Gamage.
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