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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1962

Page

4

New Stage for Science Revolutions Beyond East West Conflict

Editorial notes Dr. Eugene Rabinowitch of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that 1962 marks a broader upheaval—the scientific revolution. He says cooperative global science could outstrip Cold War tensions, alter justifications for conquest, and promise universal health and economic security despite future challenges.

Free World Eugene Rabinowitch University of Ilinois Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Bulletin Rabinowitch Rabinovitch

Washington 1962 midterm outlook heats up in capital

Washington covers the opening of Congress as Democrats hold a House edge and a Senate majority. Republicans claim gains possible but face a difficult South. Key issues include Kennedy aged care plans, civil rights enforcement, and leadership futures for Kennedy and GOP figures like Nixon and Goldwater.

Washington Enterprise Assn Franklin D. Roosevelt Senate Gov Hughes New Jersey Wagner New York City John Tower Texas Louisville South Kerr-Mills Kennedy NAACP Congress Nixon Rockefeller George Romney Sen Everett Dirksen GOP William E. Miller Barry Goldwater

Fed chief urges dollar integrity at Tax Foundation dinner

William McC. Martin Jr. told 400 businessmen that currency stability is essential and that deficits over 25 of the last 31 years show the need for balanced budgets. He warned against blaming others and urged keeping the dollar from depreciating further.

Federal Reserve System Tax Foundation, Inc William McC. Martin, Jr Board of Governors Foundation Martin IOU

Free food programs tested by public support and abuse

The piece notes widespread public aid for free groceries while warning about abuse and lax administration. It cites Life magazine figures showing rising recipients and costs in 1961, examples of misuse, and calls for tougher controls to separate genuine need from fraud. It ends with a critique of welfare programs and a remark on police reports and boxing ring injuries.

Life Magazine U. S New York City Jefferson County Texas

Julie Harris An Acting Force Fueled By Last Chance Drive

New York AP profile portrays Julie Harris as a firebrand performer with a “doctrine of the last chance” approach. It notes her nearly 20 acting awards and high regard from peers while detailing her onstage range from French maid to Queen Victoria and her offstage shyness and self critical nature. Harris describes perfectionism as a defect, preferring to focus on present tasks and using a 100 count to regain composure when overwhelmed.

New York Julie Harris Miss Harris Julie Queen Victoria Chameleon

Presidential plan aims to avert next recession in 1963

AP reports President Kennedy outlines tax credits and public works to cushion a possible 1963 recession. Proposals include investment tax credits, tariff cuts to boost exports, standby spending for public works, and faster government tax policy changes to lift take home pay and spur spending.

AP Business News NEW York Kennedy U.S

Ruth Millett on New Year resolutions losing its spark

Ruth Millett notes that resolutions have faded as self-improvement becomes a year round business. Books lectures and courses push continuous change, making a yearly spike unnecessary. The author wonders if results differ and concludes self-improvement is now constant rather than seasonal.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn

War era culture averted as skirts rise and laws fall

Paul Harvey decries wartime decadence and shifting morals in society. He laments uncivil behavior in barracks, criticizes modern pop culture and subsidies, and hopes for a rebirth of genuine art and heartfelt song amid a perceived decline.

Lady Chatterly Mario Lanza Lanza Met Congress Washington

Deddeford Lace Journal Biddeford Maine Local Notice

Published daily except Sunday Adams Street Biddeford Maine Pau Casavant publisher T J Mahoney editor Subscription rates Payable in advance One month 1 85 six months 10 50 one year 21 00 Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press has exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches Entered as second class mail at Post Office Biddeford Maine

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Pau Casavant T. J Mahoney Associated Press

Readers Call for Timely Upgrades in Public Services

In a January letter to the Journal's People’s Forum a longtime observer criticizes two decades of inaction. The writer urges phased modernization of equipment for schools and fire departments, arguing residents must fund overdue progress now.

People’s Forum

Selznick Answers Student Questions On Gone With The Wind

Hollywood writer details Selznick responses to a Tennessee student's queries about the 1939 film. Topics include production studio, Mitchell's stance, premiere attendees, filming duration, screenwriter Sidney Howard, location shooting in Georgia, original length, and eight Academy Award wins including Best Picture and supporting honors.

Hollywood David Selznick Desta J. Burke Jonesboro Tenn Desta MGM Clark Gable Margaret Mitchell Atlanta Vivien Leigh Sidney Howard Georgia Culverity

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact clue list for a daily crossword with across and down entries. Includes definitions for teapot part with two word answer, undertone clues like with grace, gratis phrasing, and multiple two word phrases. Also covers specialized terms such as monocle and mustangs home.

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