Editorial Page Thought For Evening
Thought for the evening quotes Mary Baker Eddy on the reward of self sacrifice and its enduring value, noting that rewards may not come in this world.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1962
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes Mary Baker Eddy on the reward of self sacrifice and its enduring value, noting that rewards may not come in this world.
Government should remove itself from commercial activity and let taxpaying private firms run utilities. California's 1965 example shows a company paying 166 million dollars in taxes and franchise fees, far exceeding the cost of state colleges and wages. Public power avoids taxes while private power generates substantial tax revenue.
Washington sparring over Hanna nickel contract profits runs long as GAO auditors led by Walter Henson resume review in Cleveland. Ex treasurer Humphrey defends high margins while Senator Symington recovers from hernia, and Thurmond weighs chair roles during ongoing hearings.
The article argues the Agriculture Department faces heavy criticism for rising subsidies and farm costs but highlights ACARs success in turning surplus crops into new markets. It cites cotton fabrics, frozen orange juice concentrate, potato dehydration, and poultry product advances as evidence of positive farm aid outcomes amid political battles.
A bill to bar tax deductions for lobbying expenses died in Senate committee by a 13 to 3 vote. The piece argues lobbying is a legitimate form of free speech under current laws and urges Congress to end IRS rules that tax advertising tied to legislative influence, citing the light and power industry and its public advocacy.
AP Movie writer notes William Reynolds, famed for failures in Pete Kellys Blues and The Islanders, now stars as an infantry captain in The Gallant Men. Warner Bros bets on war series relying on reruns to recoup costs. Reynolds recalls Jamaica crash that nearly killed him and reflects on expendability in Hollywood.
Roger Babson surveys city cycles across industries and employment, urging diversification away from reliance on a single sector. He praises Utah’s employment record and notes California’s defense boom while cautioning mutual funds. He advocates practical planning, relocation when needed, and leveraging local libraries to spot reliable talent.
An essay extols Maine beans as a pride of the state’s agriculture and economy. It notes modern harvesting and processing advances, cooperative storage and packaging, and the beans’ historic role in Maine life, with playful travelogue passages and local color.
Ruth Millett notes the modern housewife lives by multiple lists. A telephone list, a kitchen grocery list, a handbag errand list, and special organization lists help her manage daily chores, shopping, and reminders. Without these lists she would struggle to remember tasks.
Paul Harvey critiques Hollywood decline from its peak, citing high taxes and costs driving production abroad. He notes studios like MGM and Disney pressured by money and star excesses, while international crews and overseas tax avoidance reshape the film business. He calls out vanity, narcotics, and press exposure, contrasting true talent with manufactured glamour.
Local Biddeford daily newspaper provides publisher staff, contact numbers, and subscription rates. Lists Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor with standard AP membership and postal information. Subscription costs: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00.
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