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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1961
Page
4
A compact editorial note reflects on the value of listening as a virtue. It attributes a maxim to Wilson Mizner about how a good listener gains knowledge over time, suggesting patience and attentiveness as core traits for influence and understanding.
Bruce Biassat notes a British mother who endured the 1940 41 blitz urges anxious mothers to temper fear with resilience. She recalls 482 air raids and says life is never fully normal and that avoiding panic helps free nations grow while confronting harsh realities.
The Assistant Secretary of the Interior says the partnership policy tying government and private enterprise to develop and distribute electricity has ended. The Wall Street Journal notes the Eisenhower era largely avoided full private or federal ownership, and warns that public power zealots may push toward a socialized industry. Congress controls funding and will shape future national electric power policy amid high defense spending.
Soviet Russia agrees to join consultations on controlling and developing peaceful space uses as the UN expands the Outer Space Committee and plans meetings next March. The move signals cooperation toward an 18 nation disarmament commission and international space law.
The Journal reprints editor notes from December 13 1961 praising Maine courts reform while criticizing powerful commissions. It cites new practice rules, district court coordination, and the Water Improvement Commission over reaching into workmen’s compensation, public utility reviews, and industrial pollution cases.
Ray Henry explains the small increases in Social Security tax for 1962 affecting employees and the self employed. The raise, due to changes expanding benefits and eligibility, will cost the average worker about 11 cents a week and about 18 cents for self employed, with detailed figures for earnings up to 4800 dollars.
An Oregon state senator criticizes federal education aid as a hidden tax on every state. He argues federal money is not free, would raise overall taxes, and increases federal costs while delivering no net gain to Oregonians. He condemns welfare-state promises and notes unrelated local observations about winter fashion and other varied items.
Hollywood stalwart James Durante revisits the elephant act in a modern MGM movie version of Jumbo starring Doris Day Stephen Boyd and Martha Raye. Durante recalls the original stage version with Billy Rose and recalls a daring stunt with an elephant that led to a contract safeguard ensuring no foot will be placed on him in the new film.
Investors should yearly review finances and reallocate profits from stock speculation to safer assets. Examples discuss Polaroid gains, moving to Treasury bonds and buying life insurance. Advice stresses debt reduction, diversified investments, and renewing plans every year, with reader questions on preferred stocks.
Ruth Millett argues a court rightly refused a divorce over a wife’s treatment, noting it takes two to make a happy marriage. She cautions men to accept their spouse’s flaws and recognize that no one is guaranteed an ideal partner, and both genders must strive for respect.
Biddeford Maine daily paper details Adams Street offices and staff Paul Casavant publisher T J Mahoney editor telephone numbers for departments are listed Subscription rates show pay in advance one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00 The paper is a member of the Associated Press with local news and AP dispatches reserved for republication Entered as second class mail at Biddeford Maine.
A mixed crossword entry list with numbered across and down clues including leads like lead a nomadic life and sections on science fiction, botany, classical myth names, printers commands, and various short form hints across multiple rows and columns.
Poem notes slimness in fashion with playful verse. Mentions Sarah Bridges Graves and club leaders Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Mrs George Washington. Tulsa public notices reference Exchangette Club publicity.
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