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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1963
Page
4
Editorial page reflection notes that meekness enhances enduring virtues by removing dust that dims them, attributing the idea to Mary Baker Eddy. A concise meditative line anchors the piece, urging inner restraint and humble conduct as paths to clearer moral vision.
The article outlines a global effort to alleviate hunger through U.S. and UN programs including Food for Peace shipments totaling over 11 billion dollars from 1955 to 1962, the World Food Program, and the Freedom from Hunger campaign. It notes the shift toward using food as economic development wages, and calls for broader support and recognition of the task’s magnitude.
Until 1961 the United States had no official travel agency under government auspices. Congress created the United States Travel Service with a 2.5 million budget to promote travel to the United States and foster goodwill abroad. Forecasters expect foreign visitors to exceed 600,000 in 1962 and rise toward 2 million a decade hence, aiding balance of payments and benefiting airlines, hotels, and businesses while advancing international understanding.
The senator condemns unrestrained power of transportation unions and proposes applying antitrust law style controls to unions in the industry. He cites a potential economic paralysis from coastwise teamsters and longshoremen and favors reintroducing a bill to bind unions to antitrust style provisions. The piece also notes broader calls to apply similar rules to organized labor.
President Kennedy aims broad farm policy goals for four commodities dairy, cotton, feed grains and wheat. Congress may grant explicit power to the agriculture secretary, risking delays or lack of action. Dairy faces high costs and surpluses. cotton fights synthetic fiber and subsidies. potential blended price supports and acreage adjustments are discussed.
A collection of aphorisms and factoids on women, marriage, humor, and society drawn from a mail column by Hal Boyle. It cites a Tokyo poll, insurance figures, the leaning Tower of Pisa, and quips about rights, dogs, and education. It presents light anecdotes and historical notes in a notebook style.
Investor Harry C. France argues tax cuts would lift economic America by boosting corporate investment and reducing personal tax burdens. He cites a former student who paid over 500000 in taxes, resigning a presidency, and notes recurring costs, urging Congress to reduce personal income taxes to spur growth and savings, aligning with Mellon era optimism.
A reader asks about surrendering a paid up life insurance policy valued at 5000 dollars to invest in a mutual fund. The adviser warns against cashing in the policy and favors keeping the policy intact.
Ruth Millett argues New Yorks courtesy campaign should inspire all cities to mind their manners. She notes rising rudeness in big cities, questions why polite habits fade with strangers, and urges collective effort to elevate city courtesy regardless of campaigns.
A compact advice column explains Social Security benefits are not taxable and clarifies pension tax rules. It covers how contributions to pension plans affect taxation, rules on spouse benefits, retirement earnings limits, and state-specific notes, with reader questions from Maplewood, Penfield, North Arlington, and Alexandria.
Biddeford Lace Journal published on Adams Street in Biddeford Maine lists Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. It details subscription rates 1 month 185 six months 1050 and one year 2100 with phone numbers and AP membership notice.
A dense crossword style entry lists across and down clues with numerous numbers and partial phrases. The reader is asked to fill bony fish, places, titles, and common terms across a wide range of categories from geography to literature and theater.
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