Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Thought for evening quotes a Joseph Conrad line about wisdom in restraint. The brief editorial mood emphasizes prudence over bluster and calls for careful, measured response in tough times.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1962
Page
4
Our drivers' Licensing mess
Don Oakley examines the drift of motor vehicle use and safety noting 76 million cars and 90 million drivers in the United States, with projections to 110 million vehicles and 125 million drivers by 1975. He highlights licensing flaws, interstate travel, and calls for federal role in safety, referencing the Uniform Vehicle Code and rising legislative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Automotive Safety Foundation
Washington
The
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
John C. Kerrick
Joseph P. Hennessee
Congress
Space age fashion notes and Washington tidbits
Washington space age fashion note cites a 1.5 foot wrist band for X-15 pilots space suit sleeves. Kennedy jokes about not taking an active campaign role as Celebrezze gains HEW post. Mundt Bottom ceremony prompts quips about swearing in Republicans. Bailey lampoons Eisenhower crowd and Ev and Charlie show. Heller debunks loan claim. Capitol term “hopper dropper” describes careless bill introducers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Kennedy
Robert F
Bobby) Kennedy
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Karl E. Mundt
R.S. D
Joseph H. Bottom
South Dakota
Francis Case
Johnson
Senate
Democratic National Committee
John M. Bailey
Eisenhower
Goldwater
Rockefeller
Romney
Charlie
Walter W. Heller
William F. Heller
Billie Sol Estes
Capitol Hill
Time for accounting on Snake River dam controversy
The Snake River dam dispute pits public and private power interests against federal control. Interior opposes private or state licenses, urging a federal build at hundreds of millions, with salmon protection. Critics warn of taxpayer costs, rising debt, and wasted funds as government spending grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake River
Idaho
Snake
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Missouri River
Interior
REA
Salaried vs Waged Workers Rise in Manufacturing
The National Industrial Conference Board reports about one third of manufacturing workers now draw salaries, up from one quarter a decade ago, with professional and technical staff up 69 percent since 1952. Managers, sales and clerks rise modestly while craftsmen and laborers lose share. The shift hints machines may replace skilled labor as the economy evolves. Grass turns green and mower work grows for Dad. County fairs approach as people plan hot dogs and walks. A wallet remains a thoughtful gift but useful only after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
TV and Radio Production at Peak in Hollywood
Hollywood clocks peak TV output as more than 80 series roll through Revue studios and others. Actors work 12 hour days, learning lines while film production declines domestically. Televised talent shifts to movies abroad, with notable alumni like Milton Berle and Tony Randall. Production costs rise slightly. half hour shows around 60,000 dollars per episode, hour shows about 120,000. Telstar links Europe and US for live telecasts, enabling Europe viewers to see US re runs simultaneously. Summer replacements underperform, with CBS Who in the World and Talent Scouts drawing poor reviews, Comedy Spot seen as pilot-level filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Revue
San Fernando Valley
Hollywoodoulevard
Cara Williams
Hugh O'Brian
Lee Marvin
Robert Lassing
Ty Hardin
Tony Randall
Milton Berle
Variety
CBS
Warren Hull
Paul Palmer Plans Maine Move For Retirement
Writer Paul Palmer, senior editor of a leading magazine and longtime World ex-paperman, visits Maine house-hunting with a friend. He says retirement allows living anywhere, and Maine impresses him as a green pasture.
Investors Forum warns against Panic As Forecast scam
A 1962 Forum column condemns a slick stock tip ad promising quick riches. It cites 14,750,000 shares traded in one day, warns short selling as dangerous, and praises Karl Dowd for thrift and saving. It urges investors to adopt industry, thrift, saving and sound investment rather than gambling in stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. France
America
Ces
Karl Dowd
Lithuania
Karl Dowds
Vacations Then And Now by Dorothy Huff
A nostalgic poem contrasts old time vacations with modern speed and stress. It recalls lazy beach days, generous hotel meals, and porch dining during storms, then laments hurried urban trips, constant movement, and frenzied tourism eroding leisure. The speaker appeals to restored vigor through simpler vacations.
Biddeford Daily Journal Publisher and staff details
Baddeford-Seco Journal lists publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney with contact numbers AT 3 3625 and AT 2 1535. Subscription rates shown: one month 1 85 six months 10 50 one year 21 00. Membership in Associated Press notes exclusive use of local and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Post
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact listing of across and down crossword clues with numbered entries covering towns, materials, languages, objects, people, places, and common crossword answer topics. Clues include geographic names such as Alaska and Muscat, linguistic hints, and various everyday objects and concepts to fill the grid.
Well baby clinics extend to elderly in Oregon plan
Yamhill County Oregon is chosen by the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare for an experimental well older folks clinic program. Centers will test health services outside hospitals for the aged plus social and recreational activities. Regular tests for diabetes glaucoma high blood pressure and other ailments will be conducted. A health education officer will teach elder care and organize community services. Visiting nurse and homemaker help will assist the ill. The aim is to keep seniors independent longer and reduce hospital stays. A $32000 first year grant funds the project with state and local agencies and volunteers from service clubs aiding operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill
Oregon
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Plain cards and slips won't bear postmarks for collectors
Postmarks will not be placed on plain slips of paper or plain cards submitted for philatelic or other purposes. The rule forbids postmarking such items even when offered to collectors.
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BY Don Oakley
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AP Television
Europe
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Telstar
Paul Palmer
By Farle Doucette
Paul Pamer
Paul
New York
Moosehead Lake
Investors Forum
the Forum
General Features Corp
Dorothy Huff
Baddeford-Seco
Journal
Alaska
Wy Bo
Ital
Chanticleers
Syria
Golden Gate Bridge
Caspian
Missouri
N.y.u.’S
California
Mexico
Alan Bator
Lerrrre
Martin F. Segal
I. Q
Ostmasters
True
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