This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
4
Editorial urges pursuing passions over profit or glory. It argues artful work nourishes the soul, while working for money alone leaves the spirit hungry. Emphasizes doing work for its own sake and trusting other gains may follow.
Don Oakley discusses a new method for deinking yesterday's newsprint to reuse paper. About 40 New Jersey publishers adopt the technique, enabling glossy stock reuse and easing timber demand, though it raises questions about packaging dishes.
The piece warns of influential groups pushing for broad regulation through a proposed Department of Consumers. It argues such oversight would subject production, pricing, and product quality to government scrutiny, eroding free enterprise and consumer freedom by mandating government-approved choices.
Howard Preston argues readers should refer to government spending as tax payers money. He notes government cannot earn or create wealth and spends only what it seizes from people, including unborn taxpayers. Think of tax payers money, your money, not federal funds.
James G Crossley lauds a new stamp featuring Mr Sam Rayburn standing before the Capitol dome. The tribute recalls his Texas congressional tenure from 1913 to 1961, 17 years as speaker, and key laws like the Securities Act of 1933 Social Security and Marshall Plan.
The piece notes relief rises across the land as summer term ends and students who failed courses return for make ups. It highlights rising numbers of students redoing terms and teachers pursuing advanced degrees, with debate over whether monetary motives drive better education.
Washington reports on Andrew Berding the author of Foreign Affairs and You a guide in Q and A form for Americans to help in foreign policy. Berding urges readers to read sources join organizations visit state department materials and support programs like Peace Corps World Affairs Council Foreign Policy Association and People to People aiming to inform connect and sustain long term international engagement.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE argues that keeping a detailed life diary is a simple path to lasting fame. He contends future historians will value intimate personal records over official papers, and urges readers to place diaries in their wills for university libraries.
AP analysis explains the tax cut debate as a clash between labor and management over boosting purchasing power, spending, and jobs. Labor urges higher take home pay to lift demand while unions doubt gains will create jobs. business warns cuts may worsen deficits and profits. NAM notes rising costs also erode profits.
A letter to the Journal argues the Pepperell park project, called esthetic beauty, is wasteful and unsafe. It contends the plan exceeds the $400,000 cap, burdens taxpayers, and requires a second referendum to authorize any additional spending. The author criticizes the planning board, council, and past actions related to the Graveyard school in Saco.
Paul Harvey notes the Crump execution decision in Illinois sparked a flood of similar pleas for clemency. Governor Kerner commuted Crump to 199 years, arguing rehabilitation, while critics warn of accountability and a rising crime tide. The column argues for harsher standards and final court verdicts.
Biddeford daily paper lists Adams Street offices with publisher Marie Casavant and editor I J Mahoney. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. paper is a member of the Associated Press and printed in Biddeford Maine.
A Ruth Millett column urges older readers to focus on strengths rather than losses. It notes many seniors feel neglected by children, yet should seek activities and companionship with peers, emphasizing productive, positive living at any age.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.