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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1963
Page
4
Unemployment above 5 percent influences policy as President Kennedy proposes shifting much of food distribution from direct government aid to a broader food stamp program in 1963. The plan aims to reduce government handling and boost private channel use, while offsetting costs with savings, though red tape may limit gains.
Dr. Austin Smith president of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association notes United States drug makers achieved several advances last year in cancer therapy, shock treatment, ulcer healing, non addicting pain relief, and schizophrenia treatment. He says research guided by new guidelines benefits medicine, agriculture, chemistry, biology, and medical science. He defends industry against political attack and urges recognition for its life saving contributions.
The speech centers on a $13.5 billion tax cut over three years, with $6 billion this year, and hints at Congress likely not adopting retroactive timing. Welfare programs like Medicare and a domestic Peace Corps are touched lightly, signaling lower priority. The piece notes political realities and promises of erasure and addition by Congress.
Washington report notes American poultry exports to the six EEC nations have fallen nearly in half amid new Common Market import fees. Prices rise to about 44.7 cents a pound, making U.S. poultry less competitive. Trade talks and new U.S. policy may pivot on who blinks first.
A column by Harry C. France argues corporate management sustains dividends amid rising costs and inflation. It cites strikes, deficits, and dollar erosion, urging investors to hedge with strong common stocks like General Motors, Standard Oil of New Jersey, DuPont, General Electric, and GM again, as inflation protection.
James Marlow analyzes Kennedy administration tests from De Gaulle to Canadian policy. He notes unresolved tensions with France and Europe, the Cuban missile stance, and growing U S scrutiny of Soviet arms, while Canadian anti American sentiment affects Diefenbaker era politics. The piece weighs how these issues may shape global history and U S leadership.
Ruth Millett argues men have good taste because they know little of fashion, and a husband should guide a woman’s style. He can assess if a dress or hat is becoming the wearer, not just follow high style labels or magazines. Heeding his advice avoids trendy misfires.
Congress pressured by the Advisory Committee on Housing for Senior Citizens to pass 11 recommendations. Proposals include amendments to the 1959 Housing Act to fund part of construction and rents for low to middle income seniors, 100% loans for non profit elderly housing, expanded community health and social services, and integration of senior housing in mixed developments. The group calls for senior activity centers and federal research funds, with about 1,700 communities already using federal dwelling units for low income seniors.
In a letter to the forum, a Saco resident questions the impact of privately run tenting and vacation trailer parks on city revenue and jobs. They doubt tax potential on tents, note lack of construction or local services, and argue for careful evaluation before any big investment.
The piece discusses Kennedy facing Cuba with two options after ruling out invasion. It urges monitoring Cuba while pursuing negotiations with Khrushchev to withdraw Soviet troops. It also comments on de Gaulle as a long term problem, arguing American efforts to sustain a Western alliance shift toward a monolithic French leadership.
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