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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1962
Page
4
Thought for the evening notes that growing thought fosters growing revelation as George Eliot observed. The concise reflection links intellectual growth with insight, inviting readers to ponder how evolving ideas shape understanding.
Bruce Biossat argues presidents face heavy constraints from Cold War pressures, public mood, and a complex budget. He cites observers noting leaders may be blocked by charts of reality once in office, making sweeping action rare and difficult.
The Lewiston Sun eulogizes Louis B. Lausier former Biddeford mayor and Maine political boss. A Democrat and once governor candidate he ruled with paternalism and ruthlessness, boasting the state’s lowest taxes and no bonded debt. He died at 82 while watching television ending a turbulent career.
Walter Reuther outlines four labor objectives for the new Congress education expanding opportunity for all children civil rights drug care for the elderly and full employment the union leader warns against blind market forces and pushes for government action to create millions of jobs while promoting social justice and union equality.
Crossword clues mix across and down include biology terms geography and names for a dense puzzle. Entries reference rivers ports islands and rulers with several language hints and abbreviations for compact solving.
Washington report compares Kennedy's 1962 State of the Union with 1961, noting larger scope and new tax moves. It highlights unemployment still high, budget balance hopes, and a bold five year trade expansion act aiming to widen prosperity for free nations. The president pushes old programs plus 36 major domestic proposals, about ten new.
Leona Gage 22, former Miss U S A for a day, studies drama and stars in Poe's Tales of Terror with Vince Price Basil Rathbone and Peter Lorre. She plays Morella and recalls her abrupt Miss Maryland dethronement after her mother-in-law exposed her marriage. She passed from beauty contests to show business amid early career offers.
A reflective poem teaches that giving increases personal wealth of spirit and grace. It argues inner satisfaction grows when open hands and hearts help others while hoarding brings poverty. The piece ends by praising the giver and noting blessings multiply.
A signed reader letter questions local governance spending and progress. The writer compares current city debt and bill payments to past conditions, noting repeated defaults on tax anticipation notes and rising costs without improved services.
The United States and the European Economic Community agreed to cuts in tariffs, projecting reduced costs for some foreign goods entering the US and potentially lower prices for European products at home. The pact may spread to other GATT members, with Britain expected to follow. Auto tariffs highlight the mismatch, US 8.5 percent versus UK and Italian rates of 30 and 40 percent respectively.
The text notes potential price reductions on foreign made cars if tariffs fall under a new deal. It questions whether lower tariffs by England and six common market nations France Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg will shift imports, while high sales taxes quotas and horsepower taxes may still hinder U.S. car makers.
Biddeford Lace Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine Pau Casavant publisher T J Mahoney editor telephone numbers listed Subscription rates in advance are 1 month 185 six months 1050 and one year 2100 The Associated Press is entitled to local news and AP dispatches and the paper notes second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine.
AP report notes only ten percent manage successful dieting while a third of Americans are overweight. The piece covers concerns from psychiatrists about dieting efficacy, CBS Reports findings on cholesterol, and related health risks. It also previews television programming and performances from Bernstein, Ford, Segovia, Crosby, and Miller era offerings.
Ruth Millett argues that women who retire alone need personal interests and hobbies, supportive friendships, and a homelike, comfortable home. She urges finding purposeful activities, helping others, and staying useful to prevent emptiness in retirement.
Paul Harvey critiques President Kennedy for delaying decisions on tough policy issues and chasing compromise. He argues the United States lacks a clear policy, relying on dollar diplomacy while allies and rivals shift with each crisis. The piece notes aid to Castro and Ghana, calls for stronger direction.
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