Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Thoughtful reflection on home and belonging from the editorial page. The piece contrasts physical travel with the constancy of heart, quoting Holmes about home as a tether that endures while distance grows.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1962
Page
4
Washington News Fight to finish seen
Washington correspondence describes the Supreme Court ruling that city voters may sue in federal courts for fair representation but warns of a long legal fight ahead. The piece analyzes potential delays, regional resistance, and possible routes through courts and Congress toward reapportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Correspondent
Newspaper Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
U.S. Supreme Court
South
Supreme Court
Southern Education Reporting Service
Tennessee
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Senate
Federal District Court
Federal District Courts
Morris Cunningham
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Nashville
William T. Miller
Federal Court of Appeals
U.S. Congress
Cancer’s 25 years of progress in fighting the disease
Bruce Biossat argues cancer is increasingly curable and preventable. The piece notes the 1 in 4 to 1 in 3 cure rate rise, potential to reach 1 in 2 with early known methods, and the impact of prevention, regular checkups, and public awareness. It stresses hard-to-change habits and the need for annual exams to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kenneth M. Endicott
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
I. S. Ravdin
Society
Depend on ships and the U S merchant marine value
A study for Portland Public Docks Oregon highlights sea borne trade's role in the economy. It notes Portland's inland location 100 miles from the sea yet dependent on imports for spices, sugar, bamboo, nickel and more with a port payroll over 62 million dollars. It argues imports and exports underpin employment and prosperity nationwide and supports a strong U S flag merchant marine policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
U. S
Why We Fall Behind In Economic Growth
A March issue of U S News and World Report cites high corporation taxes, double taxation of dividends, stiff capital gains taxes, and restricted depreciation as key reasons the United States trails Western peers. It argues tax policy depresses investment and accelerates obsolescence, warning the nation faces continued growth lag and mounting personal bills in summer. The piece ends with a satirical note on risky driving as a distant amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. News and World Report
Britain
U. S
U. S. News
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact crossword list with across clues: 1 Band instrument 5 Cloak 9 How the little busy bee 13 The last 15 Saintly symbol 16 Parcel of land 17 Brings back into swimming 21 Leasee 23 Bay of Honshu 24 A good ripe age 25 Treasure from antiquity three words 30 Bayou 31 Carried along 32 Witness promise two words 35 Carrot relative 36 Spenders of Zlotus 37 Once more 38 Canticle 39 Wanting tact 40 Splendor 41 Messages of sort two words
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Honshu
Biddeford Lace Journal Classified Puzzle Update
A Biddeford lace journal page lists publishing details and issue entries at 11 Adams Street with rates and editorial staff. It includes a sequence of numbered clues and definitions covering parking races folding prefixes and various wordplay prompts.
Beauty All Around As Faithful Verse Elevates Life
The poem celebrates beauty in nature love and daily moments as a reflection of divinity and mercy. Sister Mary of the Visitation from LM St Joseph High School is noted as a faculty member. The piece was selected by the National Poetry Association for publication in the National Anthology of Poetry for Teachers and Librarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary of
Salesman Role Big Help To James Daly
James Daly says his six years as a television salesman for a cigarette company provided financial security to pursue acting. The Broadway, television and motion picture star discusses his work on Give Us Barabbas and upcoming projects, noting the salesman role helped him remain free to take chances in theater and film. He highlights NBCs Telephone Hour and Dinah Shore Show as part of a busy schedule, plus Queen for a Day touring and other TV drama appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Daly
Daly
NBC
Broadway
Telephone Hour
Dinah Shore
Oscar needs a new act says AP writer in Hollywood
Hollywood AP describes a lethargic Oscar telecast with Bob Hope struggling to energize a two hour show. It urges a one hour format, pre-telecast minor awards, a single directing division, fewer writing categories, and retaining Hope as host while removing the burden of keeping the show alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Oscar
Bob Hope
Thomas
Will steel price hike stick in 1962 market scene
AP analyzes whether U S steel and rivals can sustain higher prices amid wage talks and government opposition. Rising costs, foreign competition, and weaker demand threaten the move, while producers argue profits thin and a new pact tightens margins. Observers expect possible price stability if orders slow further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Business News
NEW York
U.S. Steel
Big Steel
Scout Giordano Signs Five Prospects for Kansas City A's
Amityville scout Tom Giordano has four signees on the Athletics roster over two years and a top prospect turning 18 on May 6, pitcher Gary Sanossian of Huntington Station, N.Y. He signed for 25 000 and a five year deal. Also two Buffalo youths John Wojcik and Frank Cipriani hit .320 and .285 respectively, and infielder Ted Kubiak from Highland Park N J hit .253. Giordano teaches at Copiague High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
John Wojcik
Visalia
Calif
Frank Cipriani
Shreveport
Ted Kubiak
Highland Park
N.J
Kubiak
Sarasota
Fla
Giordano
Copiague
N.Y
Ruth Millett on anniversary dates and secretary duties
The column argues wives should openly remind husbands of important dates like birthdays and anniversaries. It chides the habit as childish to test love and notes men are busy with work and life insurance payments, so wives can and should help them remember without shaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Social Security medical benefits confusion and Kerr-Mills aid
The article explains that current Social Security offers no medical benefits. It contrasts talk of a medical plan with Kerr-Mills funds, detailing state eligibility ranges and varying income limits. It also covers social security number access and a Broadway cost note about "Gideon" hairdressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin FE
Retirement Advisors, Inc
Congress
Kerr-Mills
Kerr-Mills Aid
Newport
Wash
United States Government
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Social Security Administration
Baltimore
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Holmes
Deeam
Washington News
Cancer
BY Bruce Biossat
Biddeford
Lace Journal
Adams Street
Marie Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
AP News
Maine
Deposito de _ reservoir
Spain
Cornfield Weed
Little Nell
Okinawa
Colleq
Wellcome
ABC
Philadelphia
Columbus
Lee Marvin
CBS Reports
Business Mirror
Liz
Giordano's
Ruth Millett
and Veterans Guide
Gideon
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