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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1962
Page
4
Theory practice of politics by Bruce Biossat
The piece contrasts scientists and politicians, quoting Dr D Jerome Fisher on the impossibility of perfect compromise in governance. It notes French rationality paired with no compromise under de Gaulle, Algerian crisis tensions, and argues politicians balance truth with workable agreements to move nations through wars and upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Biossat
D. Jerome Fisher
International Mineralogical Assn
Space Digest
Fisher
Theodore White
U. S
Chamber of Deputies
Charles de Gaulle
White
White House
Height of idiocy in free market retail debate
Clarence Adams of the National Association of Food Chains argues that attacks on retailers shift from economics to social grounds. He says expanding consumer buying power is causing calls to make food a public utility and condemn distribution methods benefiting development at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Adams
National Association of Food Chains
Economics education push eyed for high schools
Washington. A committee of business leaders and professors presses for economic literacy in high schools. They cite Elkhart Indiana as a case and propose a one semester economics course in social studies. They note material shortages and lack of trained teachers. CBS College of the Air will offer 160 half hour lessons while tests are developed to measure student understanding by spring 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson Coe
Washington
Elkhart
Ind
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Joint Council On Studies
Congress
CBS “College of the Air
Joint Council On Education
Laws not heeded driving safety call in Maine
Maine Highway Safety Committee warns that most traffic fatalities stem from violations of laws or safe practices by drivers or pedestrians. It urges constant attention to traffic courtesy to save lives as spring travel rises. The piece also touches on a skating father, a wary principal, and a wry note on marriage expenses impacting love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Maine
Safety Committee
TV and Radio White Paper dulls and dissects TV events
NBCs White Paper Sunday night offered a broad survey of missile bases defense plants and modern weapons, but the wrap was dull and rambling. The piece offered many official comments and little new insight to the defense topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NBC
Washington
Investors eye noncallable preferred stock retirement
National Biscuit plans to retire 248045 shares of $7 noncallable cumulative preferred at $175 a share, higher than 1941 and 1959 prices. The piece explores how major firms like United States Steel Bethlehem Steel U S Rubber American Smelting and International Harvester would have to bid if they sought to retire their own noncallable preferred stock. Public psychology and market bargains shape these prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Biscuit Company
National Biscuit
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
United States
International Harvester
U.S. Steel
U.S. Rubber
American Smelting
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Mixed with Errors
A jumble of crossword entries lists clues and fragments such as Antelope Mount -, Va. 15 Cause to forget 16 Weasel's cousin 17 Diplomatic staff member 18 Swiss canton and many more incomplete items with misprints and garbled words across and down. The reader sees a dense collage of hints without clear grid structure or solution paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Weasel
Compass Point
Idaho
Finger Lakes Region
Free Expression on Towage Practices in Local Letters
A reader questions why a single garage is repeatedly used to tow cars after snowfalls. The writer endorses towing when necessary but criticizes police leadership and urges Explorer VI to address the recurring garage choice. The letter argues for transparency in tow operations and links plowing and enforcement to leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Opposition to Kennedy tax plan in Maine petition
A Biddeford Saco area voter letters oppose HR 10650 withholding taxes on dividends and interest at source. The writer cites 174 petition signers from the First District and notes widespread opposition from retirees and fixed income residents. He argues added bookkeeping and admin costs outweigh any federal gain and thanks supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford
Maine
Kennedy
Peter A. Garland
M. C
Poem by Rose Reed on faith guiding life events
The poem speaks of daily length and night, but faith remains near. The speaker casts care on the Lord and seeks guidance through all actions. The message centers on eternal glory and hopeful reassurance in Christ’s presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Reed
Why government bond prices aren’t kept at par
A reader asks why the government does not maintain bond prices at par. The answer explains that bond prices reflect money conditions and that interest rates rise and fall with the national economy to match current times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
General Features Corp
Realistic wording urged for easy open packaging
Ruth Millett argues that product packaging misleads women with vague prompts like press here. She urges clear directions and practical wording so housewives can open containers without damaging nails or needing a husband’s help, noting many packages in kitchens resist easy access.
Part time work aids retirement for mature women
The article notes millions of American women over 45 join temporary office help agencies to build retirement nests. Agencies place mature workers in short terms roles, paid hourly, with the worker remaining employed by the agency. Employers value experienced secretaries and typists, even in their 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin FE
Retirement Advisors, Inc
Office
Office Help Agency
Biddeford Maine Newspaper Masthead and Rates
Biddeford Maine daily newspaper masthead listing publisher Paul Casavant and editor T Mahoney with contact numbers. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Associated Press rights noted and second class postage status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Post Office
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and Veterans Guide
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Lace Journal
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