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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1962
Page
4
John Edgar Hoover issues a seasonal crime warning urging heightened vigilance as summer brings an expected rise in murders, assaults, and child sexual offenses. He condemns public carelessness, warns of unlocked homes and cars, and calls for parental supervision and public cooperation to prevent losses of life.
The American Automobile Association reports 92 million Americans drove 70 billion miles for vacation last year. Virginia tops visited states. New York and Florida lead in expenditures and motels respectively. Forests attract most travelers. Great Smokies the top national park.
HAL BOYLE reflects on identity through what one has not done. A column notes a life’s contrasts and missed deeds as measures of character. The piece ends with a prompt invite readers to list their own unperformed acts to be recognized. Published in Biddeford Maine by Adams Street daily newspaper.
From 1953 to 1957 the Justice Department sought declarations that 24 Communist controlled groups operated in the United States under the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 and the 1954 Communist Control Act. The long campaign, led by John Abt and Joseph Forer, culminated in a 1961 Supreme Court ruling that the party must register, yet no officers or members have registered. Law enforcement has dragged on with indictments, appeals, and remands, but penalties have yet to yield fines or jail. Attorney General Kennedy continued the push on May 31, seeking to force 19 national committee members to register.
United States leaders compare American economic planning with France under de Gaulle. Morgan Guaranty Trust highlights France’s centralized goals led by government with input from industry and labor. France’s four plans since 1947 evolved after 1958 monetary stability. U S debate ponders one official plan versus many, while executives prefer a free market.
A banker with 42 years in the trade argues that women do not like money yet women show a strong attraction to savings and spending. They pursue their own small economies and seek personal money such as a “Hers” allowance. Card games reveal their interest as they focus when money is at stake.
Town Planning Board Chairman Harry J. Dowd Jr explains the board's view of slum and blight areas in Old Orchard Beach. He outlines the June 1961 Sewall report findings and says the June 18 primary will ask voters to adopt urban renewal provisions and authorize an Urban Renewal Authority to aid a comprehensive town plan.
Paul Harvey argues against government entitlements, asserting private citizens and markets outperform state programs. He compares depersonalized welfare to armed collection, cites telecommunication and mail history, and condemns subsidies while praising private delivery of goods and services. The Burlington, North Carolina incident is noted as an example.
The Journal invites letters on topics of local interest and states views are not endorsed by the Journal. Letters must be signed with address, but the name may be withheld from printing upon request.
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