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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
4
An Editorial Page item echoes Sean O Caseys remark about thoughts soothing nerves. The brief note presents a reflective mood fitting the evening edition, inviting readers to pause and consider calm reasoning.
The piece notes Laos princes parleying for a neutral government, while France and Algeria edge toward uneasy truces among bloodshed. Geneva hosts foreign ministers seeking a nuclear test ban as tensions rise between Russia and the West.
The AMA Commission on the Cost of Medical Care argues the public misconception about skyrocketing medical expenses is unfounded. It notes Americans spend about 6 cents of every budget dollar on medical care, with doctors fees, drugs, and hospitals sharing the costs as trends shift from 1940 to 1960.
The piece honors F W Woolworth as a pioneer who built a global chain from modest beginnings. It cites the New York Sun praise that he showed how much could be sold for little and argues mass merchandising lifted producers retailers and consumers, boosting living standards in America.
Washington report notes 2000 rightist leaders and movements across the United States in the Fourth Edition of a directory by Alert Americans Assn. It catalogs individuals, organizations, and publications, from Ku Klux Klan to Veterans groups, with varied objectives across states and campuses, showing the spectrum and dispersion of right wing activism.
HAL BOYLE recounts the springtime gout fear among Americans, arguing it is a metabolic condition that can strike any man. He notes social myths about gout and lists famous sufferers like Columbus Bacon Johnson and Franklin, framing gout as a thinking man’s disease.
AP writer Bob Thomas reports Richard Haydn, English comedian and director, blasting the Oscar process as too commercial. Haydn, a former Academy member, cites Corne Wilde’s nomination and urges more foreign-film representation while noting his own acting career and recent film Five Weeks in a Balloon. He questions whether the academy can reward artistic merit under current rules.
Paul Harvey argues Massachusetts scandals expose deep corruption from Boston police corruption to land deals for highways. He recalls Curley’s prison and warns reformers must start at the precinct level, noting barriers from entrenched machines and limited authority even for mayors.
AP reports the administration acknowledges lower first quarter growth than forecast with Hodges citing high hopes and uncertain deficits. Washington plans possible public works funds and prime spending changes as analysts dispute the 553.5 billion target while consumer spending climbs and personal income hits a record. A Bradenton bank drive thru tale ends with a child asking why dad didn’t get money, he explains they came to put money in.
Crossword clues span finances ships levy rove spirits vines and archaisms with terms for outfits, appliances, geography and history. Entries include Korean Caesar rove words, missing link vibrant wall covering and various 2 word phrases across many topics.
Hartley T Leach of Arundel argues in a forum letter that roaming dogs should wear muzzles to prevent attacking or eating deer. He notes muzzle use would not stop chasing but would curb flesh-eating, urging muzzles especially January through April and in deer country.
A gentle hush falls over Maine as a mother sleeps beside her child and the sea quiets after a day of thunder. Pine breeze carries soft songs while flowers bow in sleep and the pale moon drifts across the sky. Stars blink lazily as a lone songbird finishes its refrain in twilight calm.
The Memphis Press Scimitar reports teens largely back a minimum dating age of 15, with some urging early dating restrictions. While a few favor individual timing, many teens prefer parental action to end early dating, suggesting parents in the same school or neighborhood unite to set rules.
Located at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine the Biddeford Saco Journal announces a new Editorial Department. Subscription rates payable in advance are $1.85 for one month $10.50 for six months and $21.00 for one year. Member of the Associated Press.
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