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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1962
Page
4
The page presents a Mary Baker Eddy quotation on yearly renewal, joy, holier aims, purer peace, and diviner energy. It reads like a reflective mood piece suitable for the editorial page, emphasizing personal betterment and spiritual refreshment.
The newspaper urges careful review of proposed budgets in Saco as Mayor-elect J Edward Whelan prepares to take office New Year s Eve. It notes past school expansions and ongoing efforts to fund education and municipal services while warning against luxuries masquerading as necessities. It expresses confidence in council and citizen support for prudent spending.
A historical excerpt recalls Sir Winston Churchill criticizing socialism during a British campaign against the Labour Party. He warned that socialists expand state power, creating an all powerful state that turns individuals into helpless serfs. He cited 700000 officials enforcing 25000 regulations, arguing welfare state outcomes differ only in scale.
The text notes that real progress requires on site inspections beyond a paper ban, citing Swedish monitors’ mistaken Novaya Zemlya report due to storm impacts and absent corroborating seismographs. It argues Russia’s interest lies in accepting impartial U N observers to ensure security and prevent crises.
A state committee studied New York passenger ship piers amid long lines poor heat lighting and facilities. It recommends heating telephones information desks a public address system benches and uniformed hostesses to ease arrivals. Over 900000 people use Port of New York yearly.
Bruce Biossat outlines a broad view of aviation noise issues shaping policy. He notes lawsuits against airport operators, FAA actions, and industry responses including fan jet engines and land-use planning to reduce noise around major U.S. airports. He also surveys tax, inflation, commodity prices, gold, and moon exploration as contemporaneous national topics.
New York AP describes singer Robert Merrill, Brooklyn born baritone, gaining broader public recognition after Tonight Show exposure. He discusses being seen as a person, appearances on Voice of Firestone and Rodgers tribute, and his ability to perform opera and pop. Also notes ABC news reorganization and TV recommendations. Johnny Green led Knicks with 1,061 rebounds last season.
Roger Babson presents his 1963 forecast across business and employment stocks bonds real estate retail trade Cuban outlook and labor. He predicts moderate 1963 decline with defense growth and road spending, warns on railroads, favors oils chemicals electronics, notes potential long term inflation risk, and expects no nuclear war this generation.
Ruth Millett argues a French visitor will misjudge American women now and later. She predicts that after marriage women become engaged, educated, and active in politics and culture, challenging the stereotype of meek domestic roles. The piece preserves a sharp social commentary tone.
Biddeford Maine newspaper entry lists address at 11 Adams Street with Daily except Sunday publication, publisher Paul Casavant, editor T J Mahoney, telephones AT 3 3625 and AT 2 1535, subscription rates 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00, member of the Associated Press, second class mail entry and post office paid notice.
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