Thought for Evening Editorial Reflection
A concise overdue note on sharing knowledge to help others illuminate ideas. The piece urges readers to contribute wisdom so peers can benefit and grow collectively.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1962
Page
4
A concise overdue note on sharing knowledge to help others illuminate ideas. The piece urges readers to contribute wisdom so peers can benefit and grow collectively.
More than a dozen educators churchmen and public officials define the educated man as a lifelong seeker after knowledge. He must be intensely curious observant and able to test knowledge against history and the world. He uses learning to serve society with integrity and progress.
Electric utilities urge safe kite flying during windy spring days. Do not use metal strings or frames, avoid rain, and stay away from power lines. If a kite becomes entangled, do not touch the string and leave it untouched to prevent shocks. Benjamin Franklin is cited as a historical contrast.
The piece notes Fidel Castro’s new Cuban rationing limits as Reuters reports. It highlights a per person monthly cap of meat six eggs and butter with more beans rice and potatoes. The author blames the US embargo but argues bureaucratic fiat worsens shortages under dictatorship.
Tom Anderson of the Mississippi Farmer rails against federal programs and taxation in a collection of satirical definitions. He lampoons parity capital punishment and government meddling, arguing such policies keep farmers poorer. He quips about consumer goods and societal norms, ending with remarks on stockings and debt.
Vice President Lyndon Johnson jokes about a space ship as a child’s future plans. Khrushchev successor speculation is recounted by Harriman. Walter Heller cites a tiny CEA budget versus GDP. Cabbie and cop quips illustrate Washington humor amid policy chatter.
Ruth Millett reports on Scholastic Institute of Public Opinion findings that young women separate standards for ideal dates and ideal mates while young men see little difference. The piece argues wives must sustain date qualities for marriage, not just homemaking skills, to satisfy husbands.
The federal government plans to create a new profession for managers of senior citizen housing centers as senior housing expands. The Special Staff on Aging will develop college courses to train these managers to handle the unique needs of elderly residents amid growing demand.
AP Television-Radio writer lauds NBC projects The He Is Risen program uses King James prose and medieval Renaissance paintings to retell the crucifixion Lazarus rising to the Resurrection The piece notes lack of credit lines for old masters and biblical sources Action in New Orleans a Show of the Week comedy stars Bob Cummings Audrey Meadows with a hokey con plot but entertaining start Cronkite News on CBS and a double feature Thriller on NBC conclude the lineup
Harry C. France outlines how to form and run a 20 member metro New York area investment club. Key roles include a young lawyer to draft bylaws and handle tax matters, a securities professional, a skilled speaker, and a treasurer with banking experience. Meetings feature member industry reports and defense of conclusions to guide buy sell decisions.
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street. Maiie Paul Casavant is publisher and T. J. Mahoney editor. Telephone numbers listed for business and editorial depts. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. Associated Press rights noted. Entered as second class postage paid.
Puzzle clues mix across and down entries from 1 Lobster s pincers to 53 Item for clown make up. Includes capitals cities nations and common terms such as 9 Founder of the Ottoman Empire and 54 Price of a ride.
A poem celebrates spring’s arrival as old age softens and spirits brighten. Nature renews vigor in plants and people, with birdsong and open water signaling transformation. Dorothy Huff signs the verse.
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