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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1962

Page

4

Kennedy Economic Plan Aims at Full Employment

President Kennedy outlines long term goals in a 1962 economic report to Congress. He frames a defense in depth against recessions to reach maximum production employment and purchasing power, with a 4.5 percent growth target and inflation restraint. He calls for tax reform, financial-system strengthening, trade expansion, education aid, and poverty reduction to sustain growth and democracy.

Washington Enterprise Assn NEA Kennedy Congress United States Free World U.S

Editorial Note on Hidden Resources in Men and Soils

A compact aphorism notes that both people and land may conceal valuable veins. The author invokes Swift to imply unnoticed wealth lies beneath surface effort, urging readers to look beyond obvious layers for true abundance and potential.

World views differ on Kennedy U.N. stance and Western unity

A panel of foreign correspondents in Washington in early 1962 weighs Kennedy’s support for the United Nations and Western Europe’s unity. An Asiatic observer warns that an stronger Common Market could erode U.N. reliance, while Holland backs U.N. mediation in New Guinea.

Washington Kennedy United Nations U. N Europe U Thant Macmillan France Charles de Gaulle Portugal Belgium Holland West New Guinea Indonesia United States Britain U.N

Textile imports deepen New England postwar downturn

The New Englander notes 1961 was dismal for U S textiles with production and employment down due to flood of imports from Japan Italy and Great Britain. Mill closures spread through Massachusetts Maine and Rhode Island while 1962 brings cautious optimism from expected trade policy changes and new military orders.

New England U. S Japan Italy Great Britain Northern Textile Association Fall River New Bedford Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island Connecticut

Business optimism persists as 1962 outlook outlined

In July 1962 executives report optimism for the first half of 1962 with higher expected activity than 1961, but caution on inventories. They cite Washington policy battles and overseas alarm, plus abundant production capacity, slowing stockpiling and delays in material purchases amid uncertain demand.

Sam Dawson AP Business News New York Washington Congress

Boyle's Column Getting tough in TV world

Hal Boyle muses on TV trends from drinking on screen to rising violence and the fear it stirs. He notes harsher depictions of alcohol and neck strikes, recounts a personal moment with his daughter, and suggests TV may be shaping unsafe behavior at home and on the bus.

Hal Boyle New York Tracy Ann

Biddeford-Saco Journal Publisher and editor listed

The Biddeford Saco Journal shows Paw Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor with listed editorial and business departments and subscription rates. It notes Associated Press membership and rights for local news, along with postal details.

Adams Stree Biddeford Maine Paw Casavant T J Mahoney Associated Press

Thwarted Gold Digger Cat Seeks Fish Bowl

A playful poem about a baby kitten climbing onto a table and eyeing a fish bowl. The mischievous cat, tall on its hind legs, gazes into the bowl with a hopeful, thwarted gaze. Muriel Leach signs off the verse.

Remembering Judge Louis B Lausier Biddeford Leader

A tribute from former Maine Democratic leader recalls Judge Louis B Lausier of Biddeford as a dedicated Franco American figure who shaped political life across Biddeford Sanford Saco Portland and Augusta. The letter reflects on wartime service and lasting influence in Maine politics.

Louis B Bill” Lausier Biddeford Democratic Party of Maine Sanford Saco Portland Augusta Louis J. Brann Charles Goodwin Dan Meehan Fred H. Mitchell Wilfrid Landry Armand Duquette Bill’’ Donahue Rudy Vanasse Thomas S. Sullivan Simon Spill Benjamin S. Stern Bill Algiers Paris Rome London Calcutta Rangoon Tripoli Los Angeles Miami Florida Bill’ Lausier Mitchell Lausier

Paul Harvey Sees Communism as Religion Debate

Paul Harvey argues labeling communism a religion traps Americans in semantics. He warns that calling communism a religion could justify legal protections for a covert political threat and urges rejecting the religious framing while noting constitutional and criminal aspects of the Communist movement.

Whittaker Chambers United States Supreme Court Communist Party General Features Corp

Daily Crossword Clue Fragments and Numbered Entries

Crossword items listed with numbers 23 24 52 54 57 58 59 61 and 63 appear as partial hints in French and English. The pieces reference river into, heraldic bender, common verb, is fais e, sneak preview, makes a total, territory and kindled. suggests puzzle theme and incomplete entries without full clues or solutions.

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Ruth Willert Tips to Householders for Morning Productivity

A Ruth Willert column cites a study showing morning hours are most productive. It urges housewives to avoid afternoon delays, skip coffee breaks and chats, and instead work hard the first half of the day while fresh before tasks pile up.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn Tim

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