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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1962
Page
4
The page presents a concise reflection underscoring the harmony between utility and beauty as a guiding ideal. It frames practical usefulness and aesthetic value as inseparable, inviting readers to consider how thoughtful design enhances everyday life.
From its origins linked to farming, the 4-H movement expands into urban life as 20 percent of members already live in cities and 27 percent in rural nonfarm areas. Ford Foundation support funds urban studies, with Oklahoma State University establishing urban extension programs and field stations in four cities to guide youth leadership and community improvements.
The article argues that competition sustains business and consumer welfare, warning against regulatory moves that curb market forces. It traces retailing from old monopolies to mass merchandising and discount stores, noting independents and chains adapting to price competition and volume profits.
The Terre Haute Tribune argues Congress must move beyond study and pass unified policy to aid all carriers. It cites railroads seeking a Magna Carta for Transportation with four freedoms and warns aging railroad laws hinder modernization amid rising bills. The piece stresses decisive action without excuses.
Washington items center on Eugene Black urging the president to tidy government operations to qualify for a World Bank loan. Other notes include a Marine Corps officer claiming space officials held back Colonel Glenn, an FBI case of a fashionable female fugitive, David Schoenbrunn redefining American identity, Edward R. Murrow touting on‑time broadcasting, Wheeler’s 80th birthday fete, and a Shriver Peace Corps cable from Africa.
AP Television-Radio writer notes that after multiple attempts NBCs The Paradine Case TV version failed to translate the courtroom drama to home viewers. Despite solid acting and staging the audience never felt familiarity with Mrs Paradine or her husband, blunting the twist and suspense.
Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic on CBS offered Carmen in two formats with talks by Bernstein. Milton Berle on NBC delivered subdued humor while Lena Horne added spark. Wally Cox starred in two Sunday roles, and NBC and ABC aired Follow the Sun and Car 54 with mixed reception. Recommended tonight are Thriller on NBC and Till Death Do Us Part with Henry Jones.
The Journal invites signed letters from readers on topics of local interest. Viewpoints expressed are the writer's own and may not reflect Journal policy. Names may be kept private upon request, with no address printed if withheld.
An editorial argues a limited local dog law leaves owners legally unaccountable for their dogs and exposes the community to risk. It stresses moral responsibility, calls for Christian duty, and insists owners must provide food shelter medical care and protection for their animals.
Self employment income for Social Security is hazy for retirees. The substantial services test asks how much time you devote, capital invested, service type, business type, and prior work. income alone does not determine eligibility. Examples include renting with or without services, where utilities, maintenance, and landlord duties may or may not count as substantial services.
A summary of steel industry prospects noting declines in stock prices for major producers Armco Bethlehem Republic United States Steel Inland Jones and Laughlin National Youngstown. It discusses earnings dividends and potential catalysts like wage contracts and product price rises, advising cautious speculation by knowledgeable investors. The piece cites U.S. Steel accounting for 28 percent of capacity and historic earnings, with projections of possible price booms if conditions improve.
Adams Street Biddeford Maine newspaper details publisher editor and telephone numbers. Subscription rates are listed at $1.85 for one month, $10.50 for six months, and $21.00 for one year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive local-news rights. Entry classified as second class postage paid.
Ruth Millett argues that women’s clubs need quieter members who speak less rather than more. She critiques long winded discourse, noting motions often stall due to fear of not being noticed and urges that silent members be valued over endless chatter.
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