Science Secretary: a future role in U S governance
The piece weighs a possible Secretary of Science to oversee research and development with decision making and national policy influence. Dr George C Spensier argues for a full department with parity with other cabinet posts, while skeptics warn of bureaucracy and existing NSF funding as checks. The debate mirrors Kennedy era plans and the growing space program context.
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George C. Spensier
Navy
Bureau of Ships
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
Spensier
Communist Party Presidium
Russia
Kennedy
Congress
Office of Science and Technology
National Security Council
National Science Foundation
Department of Urban Affairs
Department of the Arts
Culture
Department of Science
Canada’s trade troubles not new in 1960s balance shift
The June Morgan Guaranty survey notes Canada’s postwar trade balance shifted from prolonged surplus to recurring deficits in the 1950s and early 1960s as foreign capital surged. It cites rising current account deficits despite services and capital payments and cites December 1960 dollar depreciation as a response to growing external financing needs and concerns about foreign influence.
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Canada
Morgan- Guaranty Company
The Meat Packing Industry Faces a Retail Revolution
President Homer Davison of the American Meat Institute warns of a retailing revolution driven by more stores and discount houses. He cites population growth urbanization and consumer power as key factors shaping competition and urges rapid adaptation of production to meet selling capacity. Problems persist in a changing economy, including meat packing.
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Homer Davison
American Meat Institute
Ceylon’s oil nationalization shocks foreign investors
Washington reports that Ceylon seized about a third of private oil assets from Shell, Cal-Tex, and Esso, valued over $5 million, as part of a nationalization drive. The move shifts supply toward Soviet and Eastern sources, with price cuts and potential liquidation risks for Cal-Tex.
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Washington Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Washington
Ceylon
British Shell International Petroleum
California - Texas Ceylon Ltd
Esso Standard Eastern
India
Shell
Cal-Tex
Esso
Ceylon Petroleum Corp
Midyear outlook for 1962 economy shows turbulence easing
Sam Dawson reviews six months of 1962 economic news. Government clashes over steel price plans, a market surge unseen since 1929, many new stock owners facing losses, and labor seeking shorter work weeks shape a volatile picture. Merger waves, antitrust actions, tax cuts debated, production rising, personal income up, but living costs at record highs.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Kennedy
Old fogy laments progress replacing Manhattan's charm
HAL BOYLE laments New York's midtown transformation from brownstones, cafes, and a lively street scene to glass towers and banks. He recalls Rockefeller Center days with Old Lady Vanderbilt, Rockettes, and outdoor cafes. He argues progress erodes urban character, even as bankers prosper.
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New York
mid-Manhattan
Wall Street
Rockefeller Center
Old Lady Vanderbilt
Radio City Music Hall
Vanderbilt
Ruth Millett Sees Scouting Change Since Knots and Birds
Ruth Millett recalls 1940s Girl Scout days and contrasts them with a London line about a new love making handbook for the Girl Guides of Britain. She notes shifts from birds and knots to sex topics, reflecting on how scouting lessons and interests have evolved over time.
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Ruth Millett
Enetrprise Assn
London
Girl Guides of
Britain
England
Rostow Ground Rules for Cold War Retreat Unveiled
Paul Harvey reports on a purported Rostow plan urging U S recognition of Red China and East Germany with withdrawals from Vietnam borders, de-emphasizing nuclear weapons, and pressuring an inaction stance. The piece accuses Rostow of shaping policies to favor Soviet aims, including Berlin under UN control and Laos compromise.
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Lanner
State Department
White House
Red China
East Germany
Quemoy
Matsus
Walt W. Rostow
Rostow
Kennedy
Congress
United States
Berlin
Laos
Chester Bowles
India
Poland
Yugoslavia
Everett Dirkson
Russia
Khrushchev
America
General Features Corp
Poem: A Summer Rain Reveals Nature’s Breath
Calista E Morose of Belgrade Maine presents a poem about sudden summer rain and thunder. It paints trees, birds, clouds, and lightning as God’s hand shaping a stormy scene, before sun returns and diamonds dry. Written during a severe thunderstorm, the piece ends with a rainbow and learned reasoning.
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Calista E. Morose
Belgrade
Maine
Wildlife Associate Membership Invitation and Benefits
National Wildlife Federation seeks longtime supporters to become official associate members at five dollars. Benefits include the bi monthly National Wildlife magazine a membership card a decal reduced price nature books and access to the federation's research library. Mike Cooley Lehigh football coach led the tennis team to the 1961 Middle Atlantic Conference title in his first year.
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Washington, D. C
America
National Wildlife Federation
16Th St
National Wildlife Magazine
Federation
Mike Cooley
Lehigh
Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Contacts and Rates
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street. Marie Paul Casavant publisher T. J. Mahoney editor. Telephone numbers listed. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press member. local news use and AP news reserved. Entered second class postage paid Biddeford Maine.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Marie Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
AP News
Maine
Vacationland Rights Traced in Biddeford Letter
A signed letter from a local reader laments lack of public access to Biddeford coastlines including Hills Beach, Biddeford Pool, Fortunes Rocks, and Granite Point. It urges city officials to post rights of way, create public parking, and provide docks for boating, fishing, and swimming this vacation season.
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Iddeford
Biddeford
Hills Beach
Biddeford Pool
Fortunes Rocks
Granite Point
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down clues
The page lists a full crossword puzzle with across and down clues covering astronomy to zoology, including definitions such as Foam, Dictator, Veal, and Willow withe, plus a long set of cryptic like staff officers and staff terms. Readable entries hint at standard puzzle fill.
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Aconcagua
Paris
Machine Shop Necessity
Brazil
Wallace
London Street
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Don Oaelfy
Washington News
China
Romania
United Arab Republic
Persian Gulf
NEA
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Boyle
Hal Boyle
Paul Harvey News
Paul Harvey
Wildlife
Biddeford -Saco Journal
People’s Forum
Elijah
Skinner
Israel
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