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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1962
Page
4
Thought for the evening cites Walt Whitman to reflect that the future holds no greater uncertainty than the present and invites readers to consider current conditions as pathways to what lies ahead. The note frames a contemplative mood for the editorial page.
Bruce Biossat argues that Americans often fear speaking up for their beliefs in politics and business due to job and status concerns. He notes extremes amplify anxiety, while most people struggle to reconcile complex issues in a gray era. He urges embracing complexity to restore free, open conviction.
Washington news reports a slow start for a coalition of anti- Communist groups. The first meeting in March drew about 100 right wing leaders, with a second rally delayed to fall. The ACLCC seeks 1000 leaders paying 15 dollars yearly to coordinate intelligence and contacts among anti-Communist factions.
President Keith Funston of the New York Stock Exchange rejects the view that the recent sharp stock price drop is a calamity. He cites factors like steel price actions, proposed dividend taxes, high savings rates, and inflation, arguing government lacks the expertise to run private enterprise and too much government control threatens freedom.
The Inventory Report on Federal Real Property shows the U S government owns over 50 percent of Alaska Oregon Nevada Idaho and Utah and more than 40 percent of California Arizona and Wyoming. It also notes 768.3 million acres worldwide with 99.5 percent under Interior Agriculture and Defense.
In a humorous mood, Boyle imagines reincarnation as a pampered cat like Lady Dottie. He contrasts a cat's carefree life with human duties, noting how the feline dominates Fran ces and dodges effort, while he jokes about future lives and diet, ending with envy of the cat's independence.
New Treasury depreciation schedules cut life spans and broaden deductibles to speed equipment updates. Treasury says $1.25 billion in tax relief will spur investment, improve competitiveness, and boost growth as firms replace aging machinery with newer, more efficient plants.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street offices at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. Subscription rates show one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00 with AP news dispatch rights noted.
AP writer Bob Thomas notes Merle Oberon resumes acting after six years away, starring with Steve Cochran and Curt Jergens as a nymphomaniac in Of Love and Desire. Oberon speaks from her Beverly Hills mansion about balancing marriage to Bruno Pazgalai and a life split between Mexico Europe and New York.
A public health feature explains emphysema, its prevalence among Americans over 49, and its serious impact on breathing. It outlines how the disease alters lung function, emphasizes early diagnosis, and notes therapies including drugs, devices, and exercise programs that aid breathing and quality of life.
In a July 3, 1962 letter to the Biddeford-Saco Journal Crescent Surf Kennebunk Maine Charles Parsons argues European central banks may devalue the dollar by year end. He cites reports on deficits, gold losses, and US loans to Canada India and the need to cut foreign aid to prevent a dollar collapse.
Crossword clues list many entries with varied wordplay. The page assembles a dense puzzle grid with across and down hints ranging from astronomy and geology to literature and mythology, demanding quick recall and cross reference across numerous categories.
Ruth Millett notes a husband failing to nap at home amid constant interruptions from telephones and doorbells. May unveils a chorus of solicitors and callers, including a Christmas card inquiry, a roofing pitch, a free dancing lesson, a carnival ticket seller, a charity collector, and an air conditioning check. The wife asserts interruptions are inevitable, framing modern homes as crowded with calls rather than peaceful havens.
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