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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1962

Page

4

Washington News Seeks Unity in NATO Parley in Paris

Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports the Atlantic Convention in Paris will seek methods to strengthen NATO unity beyond rhetoric. Delegates from 15 nations, led by Herter and Clayton, will explore political governance and weighted voting as possible steps to a true Atlantic Community.

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assn Paris NATO United States Christian A. Herter Will Clayton Elmo Roper William A.M. Burden Eric Johnston William F. Knowland Britain France Germany Canada Iceland Luxemburg Atlantic Alliance Atlantic Community

Republicans Eye 1962 Victory Shift by Realigning Voter Loyalty

Bruce Biossat reports on Charles Sellers Jr and election studies showing long term party affiliation drives most votes. Voter blocs form early with young voters following parents, while realignments occur when the dominant party loses touch. GOP strategy focuses on winning over new voters to alter enduring loyalties.

Republican Party GOP Charles Sellers, Jr University of California University of Michigan Dwight Eisenhower Sellers U. S

White House orders farm subsidy study to curb deficits

A National Association of Food Chains newsletter reports President Kennedy will direct a full scale study of the farm subsidy problem. An agricultural economist will join the Council of Economic Advisers and the Agriculture Department must secure White House clearance before new farm subsidy commitments.

National Association of Food Chains Kennedy Council of Economic Advisors Department of Agriculture White House

Cold War intensifies as oil becomes weapon in Soviet push

The era’s great strategic question centers on potential hot war while the cold war grows sharper. Oil emerges as a key weapon in the Soviet economic offensive, with Standard Oil of New Jersey noting government control and private firms unable to act alone. Senator Monroney backs a Western counter offensive strategy. NATO and allied nations hold talks on mounting pressures in this vital arena.

West Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Russia Monroney Standard NATO

National Wildlife Week Set For March 18 to 24

Wildlife week materials are being distributed to state chairmen for the 1962 observance sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and its 51 affiliates. The theme focuses on waterfowl and wetlands conservation benefiting both man and wildlife. Honorary co chairs include Jay N. Danling, the federation’s first president, and Walt Disney.

National Wildlife Federation District of Columbia Jay N Ding) Danling Walt Disney

Boyle's Column Takes Gentle Shots at Heavyweights

New York columnist HAL BOYLE mocks dieting and weight issues with a string of light jabs at a man named Elmer and others. The jokes poke fun at self control, appetite, and social dining habits in a humorous exchange.

Hal Boyle New York Elmer Mr. Wallow

Dollar defense plan proposed by group of ten nations

A proposed 6 billion dollar currency pool is set to be administered by the IMF to defend the dollar and nine other currencies from unusual drains on reserves. Members pledge totals ranging from the United States two billion to Sweden one hundred million, with funds lent as needed to curb gold and currency outflows. The plan aims to shield against temporary raids but does not fix underlying fiscal issues.

AP Business NEW York London Free Market Eisenhower Kennedy International Monetary Fund Congress United States Britain Germany France Italy Japan Canada Netherlands Belgium Sweden

The Snowy Owl Poem Excerpt Quietly Unfolds

A poetic fragment describes a snowy white figure gliding through pearly air as light breaks across a drifting fog. The lines craft a ghostly northward silhouette unveiling itself in a luminous sea of moment and silence.

Sarah Bridge Graves Box 68 Saco

Wife as financial genius shocks a baffled husband

Ruth Millett notes a husband lamenting his wife's bargain hunting and layaway habits. He complains she saves money by shopping sales and delaying bills, yet acknowledges she stretches his income to cover what she deems essential. The piece argues wives often stretch household budgets through practical finance.

Check Your W2 for Accurate Social Security Records

Advice to verify your upcoming W-2 from your employer with the Social Security Administration details. Verify name spelling, Social Security number, and quarter-years of coverage. Request corrections if any item is wrong to avoid future benefit issues.

Washington Social Security Baltimore Social Security Administration Socia Security District United States Government Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

Lifetime rink pass for 85th birthday in Hancock Wis

Charles W. Christianson milestoned 85 and received a lifetime pass to Lo Nor Rollar Rink in Hancock. Copenhagen native, he skates nightly, rarely misses a session, tending a cucumber patch by day. He plans to read after skating as part of his routine.

Christianson Copenhagen Denmark

Biddeford Lace Journal Masthead and Rates

Biddeford Lace Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine lists Paw Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor with phone lines for business and editorial. Subscription rates shown are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00 with AP news content licensed.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paw Casavant T J Mahoney Associated Press

Tax hikes and school costs raise local debate

A letter to the Journal questions tax increases under current city administration. The writer cites funds spent on site prep for a new school and urges monthly financial reports. They contrast debt-free governance under a prior mayor with present fiscal concerns and call for staged equipment purchases and scrutiny of city finances.

West Street City Hall Louis B. Lausier

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