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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1962
Page
4
Editorial page reflection cites Goethe noting ingratitude as a weakness. The piece argues that genuine ability rejects gratitude erosion, urging readers to recognize merit and maintain perspective in public life. The author emphasizes steadfastness, humility, and constructive criticism as marks of strong character.
The Departments of the Army and Interior approve a joint policy to acquire lands for fish and wildlife and recreation as part of reservoir projects. Fee title covers permanent structures, land below flowage lines, and access. easements possible above storage, in remote areas, or where no value is found, with details tied to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and public recreation needs. Announced in the February 22, 1962 Federal Register.
Former congressman Frank M. Coffin now deputy administrator of the US foreign aid program mocks Western unity and cites a Soviet Supreme Soviet parody. The piece riffs on Cold War questions about Marshall Plan, Berlin, Castro, Tito, Gagarin, and human numbers, using satirical dialogue to critique U.S. policy and world tensions.
A reader blasts Saco city officials for not enforcing dog regulations and city ordinances. The letter cites the Maine Hunting and Fishing Laws, Pepperell Park funding, Sweetser bequest restraints, and alleged misuses of school facilities while urging conformity with state statutes.
Martin E. Legal explains mutual funds as a way for middle and lower income investors to access stock markets. Funds spread investments across many firms, offering diversification, potential growth, and smoother value changes. Details on minimums, monthly plans, lifelike insurance options, and typical commissions accompany guidance for retirement planning.
A dense Jaily crossword list featuring across and down clues with many proper nouns and abbreviations across varied topics and eras, including names, places, foods, and linguistic hints, designed for quick fill in a newspaper puzzle setup.
Bruce Biasset argues over Francis Gary Powers choices during the U 2 incident. He suggests Powers was not obliged to self destruct despite reports and that his priority was to survive. The piece invites readers to consider how they might act under extreme peril and contrasts American life-affirming values with potential fanaticism.
The American Legion urged communities to observe Bells Across the Nation on Thursday April 19 at 1 PM EST. Bells of all kinds would ring for four minutes to express unity and liberty, signaling shared heritage and resolve. The message was issued by National Commander Charles L. Bacon.
President Kennedy pushes a plan to require lenders and vendors to disclose the total finance charges and interest rates to borrowers before a loan or time purchase. Bankers defend complex finance charges, noting that simple interest is rarely used. economists explain that real costs exceed simple rate calculations and vary with payment schedules.
Hal Boyle cites an Ireland rooted in myth and history describing what it means to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day. He imagines an angel in the mouth turning prose to poetry, a language of living things, and a sense of kinship with ancestors, God, and the world.
Ruth Millett compares women and men's perspectives on fashion, hair, menus, furniture, gifts, restaurant choices, and neckties advising that a man's opinion better reveals what actually suits a man and what he sees in a woman. The column questions female self judgment and endorses male standards in taste.
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