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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
4
The article argues American cities prioritize revenue from new glass and steel structures over preserving historic landmarks. It notes many beloved buildings are lost to development and examines Europe’s stronger preservation mindset. Reading about the past enhances belonging and identity, with walking among historic remnants offering tangible connection.
Washington analysis notes Nixon won the Republican governorship nomination after repudiating the John Birch Society, while Kuchel backed by right wingers fared better. The piece discusses implications for Nixon’s general election strategy, California GOP dynamics, and potential patterns for 1962 congressional races.
Paul Harvey argues that alcohol ism is the leading health threat, citing 350000 alcoholics dying yearly and average lifespans. He compares global efforts in the Soviet Union and Eastern bloc, notes economic losses from absenteeism, and warns the United States risks falling behind if it ignores alcohol problems.
President Kennedy proposes a major shift in transportation policy toward more competition and less government regulation to ensure top service at minimum cost. Critics warn Congress may let the issue fade, risking national economic impact, while supporters across parties applaud the potential to strengthen carriers and address railroads' dire finances.
A discussion of the Junior Achievement model shows students running their own small firms with adviser guidance to learn the free enterprise system. An example describes a desk pen business started with 150 dollars, noted as selling well. The piece argues student knowledge of American economics is lacking and JA offers a remedy.
The column compares the national debt near 300 billion to a vivid graphic: three billion hundred dollar bills would stretch Capitol dome to the moon with 33 million to spare. A quip about nonaligned nations on the moon follows, then a joke about a dentist divorcing over his wife's manicurist job.
NBC opened with The Richest Man in Bogota a fantasy tale based on H G Wells about a prospector trapped by blind people in a valley. Lee Marvin is pursued as he tries to stay normal while the finale is telegraphed early.
Investor columnist Harry C. France looks back to the 1929 crash and the 1962 May tumble, citing 14 to 16 million share NYSE days that revealed weak foundations. He warns that many investors rely on margin and speculation, proposing five base principles: cash reserves, insurance, fixed-dollar bonds, blue-chip stocks, and equity for appreciation. Stormy markets lie ahead if these foundations are not built.
A reader asks if the market will return to past levels and a respondent answers yes, predicting much higher prices in the future. The brief item reflects 1962 market optimism and investor sentiment.
Ruth Millett lists qualities of the happiest women including enjoying company of both genders without competition, focusing on doing rather than joining, not perfectionist, able to laugh at themselves, preferring compliments to criticism, comfortable alone and with others, not busy judging, not impressed by labels or price tags, and showing inner kindness that puts others at ease.
The Biddeford Maine publication lists Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor with daily except Sunday schedule. It provides telephone numbers for departments and subscription rates of 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. It notes AP exclusive rights to local news and dispatches and entry as second class mail.
Crossword puzzle clues list across and down entries from fables to mountains, plants to people, with numbers and varied wordplay. The page mixes general knowledge prompts and language hints as a compact puzzle card for enthusiasts.
A letter from East Chicago sparked a chain of notes about dead mosquitoes worth money. An AP Chicago bureau official recalled a clipping noting dried ground insects sold for 5455 20 a pound, used by doctors for allergy tests and inoculations, but the processor remained unnamed.
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