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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1962
Page
4
The column reflects on life’s hardest task being to know oneself and to understand the world. It weighs doubt against conviction, urging readers to seek clarity through steady reflection, patient observation, and disciplined thinking in uncertain times.
A Eurene F. Rinta report for the Council of State Chambers of Commerce argues inflation and population growth explain only part of higher nondefense costs. It shows 1955-1960 public services spending rose well beyond national income, undermining the claim that services were starved and that a $0.5 billion surplus justifies larger outlays.
An essay argues collectivizing American agriculture as a cure for the farm surplus. It contrasts Russia and the United States with data on farm workers, acreage, and output, noting private Russian plots produce much of the meat and produce while tax incentives keep them profitable. The piece prefers free enterprise and ends with humorous adages about speeding and bicycles.
Congress approves a 435 million three year retraining program to aid 680000 workers displaced by automation. First year 180000, then 250000 yearly with costs 30 to 50 dollars weekly. It complements 6000 others in redevelopment projects, yet unemployment challenges remain. Kennedy plan offers tax relief, public works, adult education, and growth incentives.
AP reports a mixed February with wage gains lifting personal income to a record annual rate of 432.8 billion dollars and industrial output rebounding, while durable goods orders fell 3 percent. Merchants await Easter and spring weather to boost sales as consumer confidence and stock markets nudge toward recovery.
Boyle argues wealth is not worth life to miss human joys. Self made millionaires chase money, often losing love and friends. Generational wealth brings ease, confidence, and contentment, suggesting birth into an old rich family beats personal hoarding of riches.
In a local forum letter the writer argues the ten dollar overnight towing charge is justified for illegal street parking. The author asserts penalties deter violations and cites police announcements as fair warning, urging residents to avoid breaking laws to prevent fines.
AP film writer notes All Fall Down offers frank realism akin to European art cinema with strong performances by Eva Marie Saint Angela Lansbury Karl Malden and Warren Beatty. Brandon de Wilde shines. film asks why but avoids hopelessness. Also preview of Roland Petit dance film Black Tights with Ma r i ce Charisse and Zizi Jeanmaire. Plus a giant nylon wig at a costume ball.
Paul Harvey argues that rising prices and tariffs erode purchasing power and warning that more dollars without production lowers value. He cites tariff cuts March 7 and a global deal reducing tariffs on cars and other goods, noting the big economy depends on productivity to support demand for American-made products.
The Adams State Daily published in Biddeford Maine includes a dense crossword puzzle listing across clues from Silas Marner to a variety of obscure terms and references. The page notes staff roles and subscription rates while detailing the puzzle grid and clues.
A collection of aphorisms attributed to Ruth Willett features contrasts like trouble with lightheartedness and talkers who never listen. The sayings explore character traits such as generosity, frankness, cheerfulness, and dependence, with pointed observations on hypocrisy and social behavior.
Ice painted glisten in moonlight as icicles blaze through the night. Stars twinkle and candles glow while snowflakes whirl across cold ground. Nature's beauty appears around a winter wonderland, with stars and snow covering the land. At last it is winter, winter up North.
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