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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
4
Editorial note quotes Benjamin Tucker on civilization and self governance. The page presents opinion emphasis urging individual responsibility and civic virtue in public life.
Bruce Biossat argues that Americans misunderstand their free enterprise system and that low economic literacy threatens policy support. He cites limited high school economics exposure, notes critiques of higher education, and highlights efforts by CASE and other groups to improve teachable economic material for students.
An editorial reprint from the Lexington Leader argues for self awareness and cautions against sweeping government ownership of media. It mocks socialized medicine and notes a hypothetical pinko push to own newspapers radio and TV, suggesting such talk could educate publishers about government entry into private business.
The American Meat Institute issued a booklet promoting nutrition emphasis in meat advertising. It argues faddism harms health and that a balanced diet centers on meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Meat, rich in proteins and minerals, supports all ages and mental vigor, with daily consumption possible. Santa season and Christmas notes follow with holiday humor and a police arrest report about a man with three wives.
A list of crossword clues includes 11 hints such as daily puzzle item, film stars, a sequence term, a law term, a Norwegian violinist from 1810 to 1880, and words for compulsion coating Oklahoma city joke repeated furniture item and a phrase meaning come to mind or become jubilant with source note indicating Yale author Owen Johnson
Puzzle clues list with multiple entries including Attack Astringenta core mander and references to city names and literary terms. appears to be a crossword style puzzle with numbered items and various definitions across categories.
Washington coverage notes Kennedy urging manufacturers to keep the U S economy strong while lawmakers joke about global competition. Landon mocks campaign tripe, McNamara jokes about Defense Supply Agency bloopers, Cosgrove taunts State Department shifts, and responses on emergency rations prompt corn bread debate.
AP reports porcelain enamel industry expands into electroluminescent applications for skyscrapers airport lighting and railcar safety stripes while continuing traditional uses in cooking heating and plumbing. Demand rises with home building and new energy efficient lighting options.
Hollywood AP writer notes Pickwick book store on Hollywood Boulevard thrives during Christmas rush. Owner Lou Epstein opened in 1938, expanded paperback section, and draws stars like Charlie Chaplin, Charles Laughton, Jane Fonda, and Virginia Holden, with the shop touting Southern California as a major book market.
Many World War I veterans miss pensions from the VA because they do not know they are eligible. Key facts include permanent disability from service, 90 days active duty with WWI period, and income limits. The VA may count 10 percent disability as enough for a pension, plus guidance on applying. The piece also covers Social Security retirement benefits and guardians handling checks when recipients cannot manage funds.
In a Biddeford Maine memory column from 1991 HAL BOYLE recalls a long ago office Christmas party. The boss buys soda and sandwiches, a three piece band plays, dancers swirl with stenographers, a mistletoe kiss triggers a raise demand and firing threat, ending with a wild ride home and a New Year return.
A bedtime poem depicts a child awake on Christmas Eve dreaming of magic turned real. Parents string popcorn and laughter as they arrange the Creche by candlelight with wise men and animals gathered around baby Jesus. A fragment mentions bicycle racing at Yale Princeton Dartmouth Providence College Williams and CCNY clubs.
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