Editorial Page Quote on Courage and Action
An editorial page retroactively reflects on courage citing Confucius to contrast knowing right from doing it. The quote frames ethics, responsibility, and the call to act rather than merely reflect.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1962
Page
4
An editorial page retroactively reflects on courage citing Confucius to contrast knowing right from doing it. The quote frames ethics, responsibility, and the call to act rather than merely reflect.
Bruce Biossat argues abundance creates new burdens as scarcity wanes. He cites poverty, parking and traffic in booming cities, and a population surge from lower death rates. He cites Dr. Glenn Seaborg on the necessity of pursuing science and the danger of halting progress.
Washington correspondent reports a new inspector general's bureau will be created in the Agriculture Department to curb Estes affair risks. The piece notes farm losses in Texas and interim measures like requiring national office approval for allotment transfers, while detailing Freeman's push to run the department and establish investigative staff.
A commentary argues adults influence juvenile crime and highlights rising youth unemployment. It cites 1960s jobless rates for high school graduates and dropouts, notes more youths entering the labor market, and urges expanded youth training and jobs. It criticizes city youth services and federal efforts, urging broader action to curb delinquency.
AP News notes wide swings in stock prices boost gold and mining stocks on London markets as U S imports rise. It flags concerns over the balance of payments and gold outflows, while noting dollar protection pools and the role of central banks. April imports hit their highest in over two years amid ongoing deficit questions.
New York AP column surveys habits and assumptions about people and society. It notes that long films may be a trend if quality is low, jokes about coffee, education, fashion, and humor about daily quirks. It playfully questions attitudes toward intellect, appearance, and social behavior.
Ruth Willett argues that people should develop hobbies and talents between ages 40 and 50 to ease life after retirement. Women especially can use midlife leisure to build skills rather than drift through chores, salons, and clubs. Those with no early interests risk crowding aging years with effort.
Paul Harvey condemns Hollywood obscenity and advertising in movies while praising Egypt and South Vietnam for stricter morals. He notes Cairo’s ban on The Twist and contrasts western indecency with Egypt’s clerical discipline, urging discipline of emotion to curb civilization’s erosion.
A concise note suggests the best way to locate discomfort in footwear is to track the costs. The idea is that الوق narrator links expenses to fit, implying practical testing by paying attention to what is spent on shoes and how they feel.
Local Biddeford Maine publication lists staff and contact details with publisher editor and telephone numbers. It includes subscription rates in advance: one month $1.85 six months $10.50 and one year $21.00.
A short poem advises allowing tears to run their course as a river washing grief toward the sea. It contends that sorrow fades as waters sparkle and bubbles rise, turning mockery toward past sadness.
The article chronicles Universal Pictures founding by Carl Laemmle in New York City on June 8, 1912, noting its evolution from an independent studio to a major player in film and television. It describes changes in management, the Goetz Spitz era, the Universal International label, and a pending merger with Revue.
Across clues cover Mountaineers' mecca etc with many abbreviations and numbers. down clues include Pacific island cloth and electrical units. The list mixes abbreviations and full terms, forming a dense crossword reference with many classical and Latin entries.
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