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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1962

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought For Evening

The new is but the old come true. Each sunrise sees a new year born by Helen Hunt Jackson.

Helen Hunt Jackson

Biddeford to Move Forward Under Mayor Pomerleau

The Biddeford city government faces a pivotal year as Willie Pomerleau, the first Republican mayor in the 20th century, takes office aided by Democrats who voted for change. He plans department reviews and two charter committees to propose immediate changes to the Legislature and a long range study, urging Democrats to cooperate for progress.

Willie Pomerleau Biddeford Pomerleau Maine Augusta

New Year 1963 Poised With Hope And Dread

A reflective forecast for 1963 notes global challenges like budget gaps unemployment and housing while suggesting possible breakthroughs in medicine religion and peace efforts. The writer urges cautious optimism, acknowledging personal and world tensions but hoping for progress in science and international relations.

Liberalized drug testing rules raise cautious optimism

A Washington announcement signals more liberal drug testing regulations than initially drafted amid medical and industry protests. Critics warn that even proposed safeguards demand heavy record keeping, potentially hindering research while aiming to protect public health and future generations.

Washington, D. C

Unfinished New Frontier left to shape 1963 agenda

Washington analysis notes nearly 100 Kennedy recommendations stalled or blocked by Congress last session. With 67 approved and 19 modified, 97 not acted upon define the unfinished big business. Key items include medical care for the aged and education, plus looming tax revision likely to span into 1964.

Washington Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn. Washington NEA Kennedy Congress U. S

Climate Warmth Grows, Hal Boyle Shares Odds and Oddities

Boyle surveys a curious mix of facts and quotes on aging, stock ownership, gifts, winters, and science. Notes retirement life expectancy, women stockholders, atoms in water, and comet tails. Includes witticisms from Priestley Washington Madison Grant Cleveland Wilson Mizner and more.

Hal Boyle New York America J. B. Priestley Tokyo George Washington James Madison U. S Grant Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Edith

Investors Forum Epistle to New Investors

Harry C. France urges caution for novice buyers in 1963 as penny stocks lure risk. He argues beginners should invest in strong, well managed American companies with solid dividend records and long earnings histories rather than speculative issues. He cites examples across regions and urges readers to study key questions before buying equities.

Harry C France America Atlantic Pacific Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Pacific Coast Bank of America Union Oil Standard Oil of California Pacific Ga and Electric Southern California Edison Middle West First National Bank of Chicago Commonwealth Edison Abbott Laboratories Sears Roebuck American Tobacco General Motors General Electric Woolworth Texaco U. S. Gypsum U. S .Rubber U. S. Steel

Going Steady Affects High School Romance Says Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues girls seek steady dating for security and status while boys drift into steady pairings to avoid losing desirable partners. She urges boys to unite and resist steady dating, saying freedom in youth depends on collective action. Mail in to Ruth Millett Reader Service for more guidance.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn Ruth Millett c/o Biddeford-Saco Journal P. O Dept. A Radio City New York N. Y

Oldsters gain benefits as new tax laws pass

The piece notes three tax changes aimed at the elderly and retirees. Medical expense deductions rise, the 20 percent credit for private retirement income increases to 1,500 dollars, and pension plans may fund future medical coverage. The author argues private pensions may swell to rival Social Security and warns against endless government spending.

Congress Enous

Biddeford Lace Journal Publisher and rates

Biddeford Maine daily paper lists Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. Subscription options shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 yearly 21.90. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes second class postage.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Associated Press AP News

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