Beecher Critique of Government Waste on Sugar Grove Tale
In a broad critique Don Oakley highlights misaligned federal actions that waste taxpayer money. He cites a $1.5 million grant for a Sugar Grove tourist center tied to a canceled giant radio telescope and a $100,000 West Virginia publicity spend, plus unrelated pond-draining tensions between Agriculture and Interior departments affecting pothole ducks. The piece argues such missteps burden taxpayers as government agencies duplicate or undo efforts.
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Area Redevelopment Administration
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Henry S. Reuss
Wisconsin
Congress
Rep. Reuss
Washington News Subsidies Snowball Transport Costs
Washington News Subsidies analyze ailing U S transport system across rails roads seaways and airways. Railroads face higher labor costs and layoffs with possible mergers while airlines contend with jet cockpit staffing cuts and aging fleets. Maritime trades demand raises and benefits pushing costs up. Government subsidies total about 10 billion annually, masking broader strains and shifts in modes.
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Bryg
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Union Pacific
Eight Maine Redevelopment Areas Named by AR A
The Area Redevelopment Administration designated eight areas in Maine as Redevelopment Areas. They include Biddeford Sanford Lincoln County Washington County Piscataquis County Hancock County Knox County Aroostook County and the Patten Labor Market Area. The program aims to create enduring jobs through loans grants and technical assistance to diversify and rebuild local economies.
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Area Redevelopment Administration
Maine
Biddeford-Sanford
Lincoln County
Washington County
Piscataquis County
Hancock County
Knox County
Aroostook County
Patten
Area Redevelopment Act
Loans for the birds drive up turkey production
Senator Williams of Delaware blames $78.5 million in federal loans to turkey farmers for overproduction and falling prices from 1959 to 1961. The Tax Foundation notes the funds could have supplied 12-pound turkeys to about 33 million households.
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U. S
Sen. Williams
Delaware
Agriculture Department
Tax Foundation, Inc
Economy shows upgrade despite recession fears and jitters
AP reports the nations economy strengthens with July figures. Industrial production, housing starts, and retail sales rise while unemployment falls. GNP hits a record 552 billion, housing insurance requests rise, and consumer spending remains robust on services and big-ticket durables.
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AP Business News
New York
Kennedy
Federal Housing Administration
Hello Kit from Earth and Outer Space Thoughts
HAL BOYLE imagines a spacefaring Earth greeting aliens with an emergency kit of culture and artifacts. He lists books, records, catalogs, portraits, and practical items to explain civilization while noting a parallel plea for needs like aspirin and bills from home.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Earth
Pravda
Congressional Record
Private Eye
Outer Space
TV And Radio Study Warns Fewer Women In TV Roles
Hollywood reports a theory that viewers prefer male heroes and thus regular female roles in TV series are dwindling. A female actress noted there were only six lead parts for women among 38 key roles on one network, as action and military themed shows proliferate. The trend favors male co stars across age groups, squeezing available parts for actresses.
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Hollywood
Our country’s past and a call to better way
A poem recalls a proud historic nation built on strong leaders and faith. It laments present political cynicism even as it urges moral action, spiritual guidance, and prayer for brighter prospects and a return to truth and honor.
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America
Biddeford Saco Journal masthead and contact lines
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine. Adams Street office 11 Adams Street May Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. Editorial and business departments listed with phone numbers. Subscription rates in advance one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Member of the Associated Press. Paper entered as second class mail at Biddeford Maine.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney Telephone Busine
Associated Press
Maine
We Can't Always Be Popular Parents Say No
A discussion on parental limits echoes a police chief's stance that not being popular with children is sometimes necessary. Emphasizing firm boundaries, the piece argues that consistent rules about curfews, supervision at parties, and academic effort build better parenting, despite potential unpopularity.
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England
New York Slowdown Challenges Nation’s Pace
Paul Harvey argues New York City shapes national behavior with its summer shutdowns and five day week shift. He warns a global adversary could exploit American leisure indolence, urging diligence and continued work to sustain power. Minsky returns burlesque to Broadway with a supper club show at the International.
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United States
Florida
General Features Corp
Minsky
New York
Harold Minsky
The
International
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
The puzzle lists multiple across and down clues covering cities foods animals and common words. Entries include city in Ohio Go away Colleq hampered spellings sea creature like a flower stannum and various archaic or abbreviated terms.
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Ohio
Colleq
Magnate
Kim
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