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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought for Evening

Thought for the editorial page quotes Edward George Bulwer-Lytton on childhood and genius sharing the same master organ inquisitiveness.

Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

Khrushchev Mao split shows crisis in Communist world

The article argues that Albania and Yugoslavia serve as foils for Moscow and Beijing to attack each other without direct war. It cites Khrushchev and Mao Tze tung trading criticisms, Yugoslav Tito's Moscow invitation, and Peking's stance on Cuba and India, noting internal Soviet and Chinese troubles and rising non Communist world influence.

Europe Russia China Albania Yugoslavia Mao Tee-tung Khrushchev Kremlin Mao Tito Moscow Peking India Italian Communist Party Rome Kozlov Stalin United States

Marbles and microbes aid oil production in old wells

A system uses bacteria colonies in porous containers buried in earth to detect oil versus decaying vegetation by radioactivity counts. Separately, glass marbles are dropped into sluggish wells to form a plug that channels are loosened and oil flow boosted, with methods to retrieve marbles if needed.

Pan Am Cuba airlift ends as Castro bans flights

The Cuban airlift, aided by Pan American Airways, kept two jetliners daily between Havana and Miami for months, funded by pesos and supported by governments and refugee groups. With Castro’s ban, the route ends, marking a notable example of private enterprise aiding refugees beyond profits.

Castro Portland Oregonian Pan American Air Ways Freedom Havana Miami U. S Pan Am Cuba Miami News

USIA chief Murrow outlines growing propaganda role and new transmitters

Edward R. Murrow, head of the United States Information Agency, says USIA will expand with sweeping radio facilities in Greenville North Carolina and Liberia to blanket Latin America Africa and Southeast Asia. He seeks Congress funding rises to support larger staff training and book distribution while defending credibility and balanced reporting amid Congress criticism.

Bruce Biossat Greenville N.C Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Liberia Murrow Thailand Southeast Asia China Chunqing Congress Moscow Peking USIA America United States

Boyle's Column Christmas great for cats

In this Christmas essay haltingly humorous, HAL BOYLE chronicles Lady Dottie the cat reveling in holiday chaos. The cat tours the apartment with mail, packages, and sparkly trees, purring happily as Christmas decor lights up her world and her human reflects on the feline delight.

Hal Boyle New York Dottie Lady Dottie

Battery watches reshape the watch industry landscape

New York AP reports a rising rivalry between main spring and battery powered watches as manufacturers like Bulova Hamilton Elgin and Timex push a battery driven model. The 20 million watches sold annually in the U S generate about 550 million dollars yearly with battery watches aiming for about 5 percent of total sales this year. The battery cell lasts about a year and eliminates winding.

New York United States America Bat Bulova Hamilton Elgin Timex

Biddeford Lace Journal masthead and publication details

Biddeford Lace Journal lists Adams Street office in Biddeford Maine with publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney and telephone numbers for departments It notes subscription rates payable in advance one month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 and that the Associated Press holds exclusivity for local news and AP dispatches Entered as second class postage paid at the Biddeford Maine post office.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Associated Press Post Office

Professional women are not stereotypes say Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues that professional women are unfairly boxed into bossy unfeminine images. She notes women accept these portraits, yet individuals vary by life stage. A mother, a single professional, or a wife can all pursue fulfilling lives. readers are urged to broaden horizons and read Millett’s 25 cent booklet.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn Ruth Millett Reader Service Biddeford- Saco Journal P. O Dept City Station New York

Letters on Saco river ramp and old clothes trade

The reader urges political leaders to develop a boat launching ramp at Riverside Anchorage Saco rather than rely on private enterprise and taxpayer funding. It notes a long standing black top ramp from Portsmouth NH to Portland aiding Maine coastal access and criticizes inaction by past administrations while advocating private solutions. Also discusses how children's clothes exchanges run on consignment with volunteers and flexible hours offering extra income for retirees.

Saco Stadent Saco River Riverside Anchorage Portsmouth N.H Portland Maine Biddeford Scarborough W. H. Marston Main Street

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