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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1962

Page

4

Editorial Thought on Mortality and Remembrance

A reflective editorial echoes Campbell on living in hearts after death, pondering the impact of a glorious mind and the idea that true memory keeps a person alive beyond demise.

Urbanization shifts power as cities expand across the nation

Bruce Biossat argues the United States may create a Department of Urban Affairs as urban areas grow, with 11 states still predominantly rural. He notes urban clusters blur city country lines, chances for rural influence decline, and warns rural values risk being lost if urbanization accelerates.

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Editorial voices warn tyrants face violent ends

A Joplin Globe editorial addresses Nikita Khrushchev, stressing that tyrants lack respect for individuals and the ability to assess free nations' latent energy. It cites Pearl Harbor and America's WW II mobilization, noting America's enduring power and resilience against conquest.

Joplin Missouri Globe Khrushchev America Pearl Harbor Hitler

Tycoon era shifts power to institutional investors

The New York Stock Exchange study shows institutions such as insurance companies mutual funds foundations now trade over a quarter of all activity signaling a shift of influence toward pension and insurance portfolios. Sylvia Porter notes these investors stabilize markets by long term cash based high quality stock purchases and suggests they may be the era’s real tycoon.

New York Stock Exchange Sylvia Porter Porter

Soybeans rise as glamour crop in U S agriculture

Washington report highlights soybeans as a booming, billion-dollar crop driving shifts in farm production. It notes U S dominance in world supply, a higher growth rate than overall industry, and strong government and private interest guiding expansion and use developments.

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assn U.S National Industrial Conference Board of New York America United States

Babson on automation promise and problems

Babson argues automation has moved from a trickle to a river and will become a flood, but it creates new job types and demands retraining. He says history shows more machines accompany rising employment and notes workers gain spare time and improved living standards, urging adaptation and skilled human roles.

Babson Park Mass Babson America

New England Economy Rebounds in 1961 Says Fed Review

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports 1961 reversed 1960 trends with improved regional output and employment. Nonfarm jobs rose 1.1 percent in November while unemployment declined in insured claims, and production and hours worked edged higher. Retail sales and department stores set records as the vacation industry prospered.

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Optical Illusion Poem and Maine Apple News

A poem titled Optical Illusion describes a door bursting open with teenagers and a speaker marveling at their perfect childlike portraits. The piece shifts to a reflection on vision and favoritism for three children, ending with Muriel Leach and a note about Maine apple production led by Kennebec County followed by others.

Muriel Leach

Daily Crossword Puzzle Summary From Historical Page

Readable crossword clues list many entries with across and down numbers. Includes references to astronomy NATO phrases and classic terms such as Plateau Smokey’s concern economist Smith and various foreign language hints. The text reflects a puzzle grid with definitions and language notes across many categories.

Second GI Mortgages for Veterans Explained

A reader asks if veterans with GI loans can obtain a second mortgage for a new home. The answer: in general GI loans are one shot and cannot be reused on the same or a new property. consult a bank or mortgage company for alternatives. The Veterans Administration may consider a second GI loan only under rare exceptional circumstances.

H.M Huntington W. Va Veterans Administration

Letters on local politics and GI loan rules in 1950s Journal

A reader column discusses tolerance for city administration and the need for ballot changes, urging accountability for tax waste. It also explains GI loan guarantees for veterans, including eligibility for second loans after job relocations or health moves, and notes on veteran reemployment rights and seniority in plants.

Biddeford Daily Page Admits Main Street News

The Biddeford Maine publication lists Adams Street as its office with Casavant publisher and J Mahoney editor. It notes telephone numbers for departments and subscription rates in advance including one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and entered as second class mail.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Casavant J Mahoney Associated Press

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