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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1961
Page
4
Editorial quote asserts good intentions are seeds for action and urges all to sow them. It claims outcomes depend on time and effort from soil to seasons, reflecting moral guidance without specific events or names. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and patient societal results.
A Kennedy retraining proposal aims to curb long term joblessness by addressing structural dislocations in farming mining transportation and industry. Ewan Clague of the Bureau of Labor Statistics argues widespread training is needed as cyclical recessions mix with lasting dislocations creating hard core unemployed.
A columnist reflects on 1961's crises and achievements, urging optimism for 1962. The piece stresses continuity of life, the value of history, and the need to balance dreams with realistic expectations, noting democracy and communism won't vanish in the new year.
The text contrasts definitions from Webster’s dictionary, noting republic as power via representatives elected by people and responsible to them, while democracy involves direct or indirect rule by the people through delegated authority. It ends with a light aside about learning to drive and counting cobwebs for sleep.
Washington reports that in a quiet postwar push the United States extended over $300 million in aid to Yugoslavia Poland and Ghana including wheat oils and agricultural loans. The packages aim to ease hunger and build goodwill while reducing surplus stock but critics warn of subsidy costs and unclear political gains.
NBC Western Bonanza became a season success, overtaking Wagon Train in audience ratings. Lorne Greene recalls initial type casting as a 65 year old father and the long process to find the right character, plus a tougher time slot that nearly doomed the show before a second-season reprieve and a move to Dinah Shore’s Sunday night lineup.
Roger Babson projects 1962 will bring growth in industrial output and retail, with real estate rising as population grows. He foresees higher taxes and insurance on autos, more automobile production data importance, and possible airline accidents due to limited air facilities. He notes potential stock gains and a mixed inflation picture with wage-driven cost increases.
A reflective verse salutes a grandfather clock standing in the hall as the years pass by its mellow chime. The poem notes a century of ticking, marking the year ahead while honoring family time and constancy.
Ruth Millett argues livability defines modern homes as families seek comfort space and ease. A governor's mansion must provide practical rooms for children hobbies and quiet study, not just status. The emphasis is on convenience kitchen space and room for entertaining both parents and kids.
A Elyria Ohio reader accuses life insurance agents of using scare tactics tied to Social Security payments. She questions how agents claim to know future benefits given unknown past earnings and future income, noting risks of unnecessary purchases.
A 1962 outlook notes cheaper clothing evolving with color, paper like fabrics, and early plastic coats. It predicts automation growth with high factory costs, persistent steel unemployment figures, and rising living costs due to higher retail prices. Economic indicators include a modest dollar decline, strong housing loan availability, and varied regional mortgage funding.
The Biddeford newspaper announces subscription prices paid in advance with rates listed for one month at 1.85 dollars, six months at 10.50 dollars, and one year at 21.00 dollars. The paper notes Associated Press affiliation and office contact details for the paper.
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