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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1962
Page
4
An editorial page piece argues that gratitude is the supreme virtue and the source of all other good traits. It underscores how thankfulness shapes conduct, resilience, and community spirit, urging readers to cultivate a grateful mindset daily.
In a national Young Republicans gathering, Senate's Morton and others urge the GOP to shed a negative image by proposing solid alternatives to Democratic policy. Cooper notes the minority lacks staff and resources to craft broad, detailed plans, questioning if an opposition party can reliably provide proactive programs.
Washington notes African affairs likely worsen before improving with five possible leaders identified: United Nations, Western colonial powers, Africans, Russia and the Communist bloc, or the United States. U.N. seen as best option to restore order, with Portugal, France and Britain entangled in regional tensions and Moslem versus non Moslem divides shaping the bloc’s stance.
The Chamber of Commerce warns passage of the pension welfare regulatory bill would deter firms from creating new employee pension and welfare plans. It cites rapid plan growth from 15 years ago to 150000 plans serving 33 million workers and 45 million dependents, with assets about 50 billion dollars growing by 5 billion annually.
The Presidents proposed federal budget for the next fiscal year aims to be balanced while warning of vast, unpredictable changes ahead. It assumes higher profits and incomes to lift revenues, but past optimistic forecasts have often fallen short. Regardless, the speaker urges substantial government cost reductions to focus on essential duties.
The Portland Oregonian argues that while governments spend millions to win friends, genuine influence comes from American private enterprise. It notes global demand for U S products from gum to dishwashers and observes Soviet officials returning home laden with American goods. The piece questions whether surface habits reflect deeper attitudes in the ideological struggle.
New York AP reports a sag in sex themed entertainment as puritan tradition remains strong. Major films of 1961 focus on adventure religion family life comedy and romance, while top foreign import La Dolce Vita faced scrutiny. Best sellers include To Kill a Mockingbird and The Agony and the Ecstasy, illustrating mainstream tastes.
In the United States publishers print about 2000 new technical and scientific titles yearly and aim for sales of at least 19000 copies in five years to pay authors between 12000 and 15000 dollars. The technical market is worth around 20 million this year with growth near 40 percent in five years, driven by a large pool of scientists and engineers and rapid space research interest.
Puzzle clues listed with across and down entries ranging from brief to complex. Includes hints for letters and phrases such as political names, linguistic notes, and homographs across multiple languages. Readers navigate several dozen clues to fill the grid with accurate solutions.
Ruth Millett explains that both single men and single women find times when being unmarried has small advantages. She notes moments like costly bets, foolish acts, or wardrobe mishaps that make marriage seem less essential, but argues the single should still count their blessings and value independence.
Paul Harvey discusses royal tone in Britain as Windsor Castle's private stock is pilfered. A dozen bottles missing prompts debate on royal image, public adoration, and the changing open season in Hyde Park. He contrasts Philip and Margaret with Queen Elizabeth and Tony Jones amid a shifting royal aura.
AP recalls Bill Boyd known as Hopalong Cassidy on TV starting 1948. He began in film with Cecil B DeMille, then rode to fame in horse operas. Boyd explains how he bought TV rights, became a national sensation, then scaled back after years of relentless exposure. He and Grace Bradey split their time between Palm Desert and a mobile life by the California coast.
A community letters column outlines that views are not endorsed by the Journal and urges signed submissions with addresses. It profiles Lillian M. Denis Maine State Rep of SIDA and notes Shut-In's Day on the first Sunday in June, plus credits coffee club executive Dan and Sophie Tucker's charity ties, ending with a remark on Davy Crockett and market saturation makeup trends.
A devotional poem expresses joy in labor and neighborly blessing. It reflects faith and spiritual happiness through daily praise and song, concluding with a biblical allusion from 1 Peter 2 5.
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