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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1963
Page
4
Editorial weighs a turbulent 1963 start with strikes and wage contract expirations. It notes 94 major contracts due by mid year affecting about 0.25 million workers, led by communications, electrical machinery, and apparel sectors. Patterns ahead may define labor management for the decade.
The American Red Cross, marking its 100th Geneva meeting anniversary, appeals for funds as annual expenditures near $100 million. It highlights international relief including Cuba aid, prisoner repatriation, refugee assistance, and technical loans, noting 300 of 3,600 U S chapters engaged in international activities.
A proposal would require private electric utilities to obtain Federal Power Commission approval for ultra high voltage transmission lines, while public power systems could build without authorization. The FPC chairman, dissenting member aside, urged coverage of all utilities to achieve overall planning. A Colorado man swallows a thumb tack and faces surgery, and a seasonal quip about winter cheer and government bonds adds light notes.
A Washington roundup of capital humor highlights Barry Goldwater's spoof presidential acceptance speech and quips about the White House, Jackie Kennedy decor, and conserving gold and water. Includes Brooks Hays tale about Mrs Post, a David Lawrence toast, Salinger fitness bits, and Kennedy satire on steel prices.
Martin FE explains Social Security disability tax rules and benefits while addressing reader questions. The column clarifies that disability benefits hinge on inability to work, not the cause of disability, and notes 1.2 million recipients last month with total monthly benefits near 78 million dollars. It also covers tax treatment of Social Security for seniors, refunds of incorrectly paid taxes for spouses, and ways to obtain refunds through tax filings or IRS offices.
AP reports the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's surrealistic opera The Labyrinth on NBC Sunday 2 to 3 pm EST. The TV week features Franco Spain on CBS, Lucy Arnaz first TV role on CBS, Powell Theatre on NBC, and East Africa life protection issues on ABC.
HAL BOYLE notes households face chronic shortages of small essentials. He jokes about bathroom tissue shoelaces light bulbs aspirin soda water and chicken noodle soup while contrasting abundant shelves of beef and vegetable soup. The piece captures everyday frictions and a humorous resolve to stock up someday.
The National Bureau of Economic Research says the United States remains a strong world trader and banker. Exports have outpaced imports over the last decade, keeping a healthy trade balance around seven billion dollars annually, while outflows like military spending and aid keep a deficit in payments.
Ruth Millett notes a reader’s view that motherhood talk sinks a man’s interest at parties. He suggests women should discuss external topics or show interest in a man’s hobbies to keep conversations lively. Millett invites readers to reflect on their own party chatter and shift topics when appropriate.
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine. Marie Paul Casavant is publisher and E P Ingalls managing editor. Telephone numbers are AT 3 3625 for business and AT 2 1535 for editorial. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press which holds exclusive right to local news and AP dispatches. Entered as second class postage at Biddeford Maine.
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Three cent postal cards on hand on January 7 1963 may not be used unless a 1 cent stamp is added in addition to the 3 cents shown. All uncanceled stamps and envelopes remain valid. Beginning January 7 1963 the postage must match the new rate for each item.
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