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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
5
The piece debates jury competence and calls for reform including a federal jury commission to screen jurors. It notes widespread concern over unqualified jurors, praises the ABA for guidance on federal judges, and argues any measure to raise jury quality would valueably strengthen the judiciary.
Washington correspondent notes Interior Secretary Udalls push to back federal dam projects drew fire from four of five FPC commissioners. The panel favored private and mixed funding, maintaining the commission should decide on economical, efficient outcomes without a full socialized federal power monopoly.
A retail group criticizes a proposed bill granting the FTC and FDA sweeping rule making authority over packaging and labeling. It argues the measure abdicates legislative duty, limits courts, denies due process, lacks defined problem areas, allows discretionary action, offers no standards for agency decisions, and provides no testing standards for future contact. The piece concludes that vague authority over thousands of everyday goods is dangerous.
Defense Secretary McNamara dines with Italian reporter Orlando in a private lunch while questions on missiles and Edsels loom. Other White House aides recount past face-name slips and Navy swords guarding presidential regalia in a brisk, anecdotal roundup of Washington anecdotes.
Bankers warn that rising U S deficits and changing trade ties with Europe could disrupt the money market. While many expect Treasury and Federal Reserve action to keep financing easy, shocks from external forces might push borrowing costs higher and alter future interest rates and economic growth prospects.
The article notes 36 million Scouts and leaders since the movement began 53 years ago, with 5.25 million members worldwide. It highlights Cabinet members and Rhodes Scholars among Scouts, 141 countries involved, and 12 million adult volunteers. It also profiles Troop 869 in Hondo, California, whose 26 members are all polio patients in hospitals, unable to camp or swim.
Ruth Millett notes a growing trend of women in a southern city adopting pipe smoking away from public view. She cites calming effects and historical echoes, suggesting many women may already be smokers or would try it if not shy about being seen. American journalist details Hollywood career notes about Walter Pidgeon replacing Perry Mason on TV.
Paul Harvey criticizes health food stores and vitamin pitches that promise cures, urging caution and government oversight while praising sensible eating. He warns the elderly against costly nostrums, urges reliance on good food, and questions marketing hype in the 1963 General Features Corp column from St. Petersburg Florida.
Biddeford Maine daily paper lists Adams Street offices and staff including Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. Subscription rates are shown for one month six months and one year with advance payment terms. The paper notes Associated Press affiliation and postal details.
NBC presents Pygmalion as a polished 90 minute TV event with Julie Harris as Eliza and James Donald as Higgins. Harris delivers a dazzling range from girl to refined lady while Donald projects Higgins with sharp brusqueness, echoing stage powers.
The article notes a lukewarm reception to NBC and ABC prime time, predicting major reshuffles. ABC may extend Wagon Train to 90 minutes and move it away from NBC’s The Virginian. Jack Paar, Ben Casey, and Mitch Miller shifts are planned, with many old favorites possibly disappearing as a result.
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