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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1962
Page
4
Editorial page quotes Seward asserting that a home is the first necessity of every family and essential to education and the qualifications of every citizen. The piece underscores housing as a foundational civic concern and public duty.
The article argues for continued U S support of Geneva disarmament efforts and criticizes the notion that arms races inherently cause war. It notes historical examples from World Wars I and II, cautions against fear of balanced buildups, and highlights worry over a potential Soviet breakthrough and a dangerous one sided arms gap.
President Kennedy plans opening address at the 50th annual U S Chamber of Commerce meeting in Washington April 29 to May 2. The piece surveys business attitudes toward Kennedy and government, noting past Chamber positions and the role of executives like H Ladd Plumley while detailing lobbies and public interest concerns.
The U S Chamber proposes specific budget reductions including $170 million from REA loan authority $26.9 million from Bonneville Power Administration and $10 million from the upper Colorado Storage Project. It argues government should refrain from competing with private industry to protect budget balance and American freedom.
A writer laments efforts to rename historic Oregon and British Columbia locales. He cites Wolf Creek renamed Sunset Highway and Foul Bay Road as examples of bland modern terms, urges preservation of distinctive toponyms, and warns against altering names like Whiskey Creek to Riverview.
AP News Analyst notes renewed US nuclear testing may tighten world tensions and dampen Wall Street optimism. Higher defense spending could delay recession, while war scares affect consumer psychology, taxes, inflation, and shelter demand. Government action on prices and production may rise with tension.
Babson argues shelters alone won t save cities in a nuclear war and urges stockpiling coal and basic supplies. He advises a driven water well, a coal bin with a small stove, lanterns, and kerosene to survive when electricity collapses and access to water is disrupted. He cites Civil Defense guidance and offers a supplier catalog.
A House bill HR 10014 and Senate S 2779 would create a permanent Federal Commission on Aging and authorize grants to develop programs for older persons. Ten objectives include adequate income, non discriminatory employment, health care, suitable housing, independent living, meaningful activity, coordinated community services, rapid use of proven research, individual initiative, and a national agency to coordinate elder policy.
Raymond Massey, in Hollywood, defends television against critics calling it a wasteland. He praises the medium as entertaining and relaxing, cites favorites like Car 54 and The Defenders, and notes rival shows such as Ben Casey and Meet the Press as valuable programs.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry notes the current season offers diverse prime time features from drama on controversial topics to previews of next season. He mentions ABCs Moon mission special, NBCs The World’s Greatest Robbery, CBSs A Man for Oona, and a lineup including Mister Ed Lassie and Dr Kildare as evidence of a robust 20 hour weekly slate.
A Biddeford Maine column reflects on stocks bonds and coal as future focus. The writer foresees war disruption and gas electricity unreliability while advocating coal reliance and prudent asset storage in a safe deposit context.
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