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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
4
Carl Sandburg reflects on time as a sandpile we touch with our fingers, a brief philosophic cue about human perception and the passing moments. The quote invites contemplation on urgency, memory, and the choices shaping daily life.
The piece urges careful toy selection to protect children's health. It warns against lead paint, small swallowable parts, flammable toys, and sharp edges, and advises choosing oversized safe baby toys. For older kids it recommends UL labels on electric toys and cautions about missile toys and air rifles with legal considerations.
Washington report cites FBI figures showing U S crime up five percent for nine months in 1962 versus 1961. From 1940 to 1961 serious crime climbed 170 percent while population rose 38 percent. Youthful offenders and under 15-year-olds fueled burglaries and larcenies. experts debate whether rises reflect more reporting or real growth.
Hollywood star Eleanor Powell discusses returning to performing after a 14 year break. She headlines Las Vegas shows, TV dancing with Perry Como, and plans a U.S. and Europe tour while reflecting on her MGM heyday and personal comeback.
President Loomis of the Association of American Railroads warns that rail lines must be empowered to meet wartime demands. He notes 840 million dollars in capital expenditures this year, a 30 percent rise, but argues for 1.5 billion annually. He urges Congress to act on Kennedy transportation recommendations to modernize and grant greater competitive freedom.
The piece argues human nature may be unchanging but human relationships shift, suggesting peace could come through evolving global ties. It highlights American youths abroad in Peru under The Experiment in International Living, noting Peruvians’ friendly reception to Peace Corps volunteers and their aid projects in Arequipa’s Barreadas slums.
The Cuban Communists defend shortages by claiming incomes are “extraordinarily increasing” demand for shoes and clothing. The critique calls this doublethink and questions how incomes rise so sharply without higher productivity or government earnings to support imports, arguing the explanation misses basic economic links.
AP reports the Bahamas discussions will focus on protecting the dollar and the pound amid currency pressure. Kennedy and Macmillan will weigh tax cuts, the U S budget, and Britain’s bid to join the European Common Market, with trade gains seen as key to currency health.
New York AP report profiles Enoch Light a former bandleader and jazz promoter who built a major recording business after a career setback. He endured lean years before founding a firm in 1954 and selling it in 1959 for over two million to ABC Paramount, later heading the company. He credits hard work, integrity, and belief in his goals for success.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address Adams Street and daily publication without Sundays. Includes publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with AP membership and mailing terms. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00.
Paul Harvey argues that government aid breeds dependency and laziness, comparing welfare to pushing a string. He notes Illinois debate on funding divorces for aid recipients and urges limiting federal and state relief to essential cases. He praises church and charity as more efficient, urging Social Security as welfare cap.
A compact listing of crossword clues with across and down entries ranging from 1 to 63 across and down with hints on answers including terms like kings Arthur, Abbi, and Adriatic parts. It presents a dense reader’s challenge, noting several multilingual abbreviations and thematic references across the puzzle grid.
A longtime patient writes to People’s Forum defending Webber hospital’s smoking policy. He has visited 19 times in three years and never heard complaints. He respects Rev Lloyd Osborne’s opinion but suggests smokers seek private rooms. He praises the hospital and its staff.
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