Editorial warns Maine oncoming state lottery threat
An editorial argues that a Maine state lottery is inevitable despite opposition. It notes New Hampshire and other states exploring lotteries, cites Rep. Paul Fine’s push for a national lottery, and warns it could raise billions while reshaping tax and funding debates. The piece asks readers to respond before gambling expands.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Paul A. Fine
New York
Rep. Fine
John N. King
Fine
Congress
Seeing the forest and not the trees
Kronenberger argues educated liberals favor grand social causes while neglecting personal ethics. He notes actors and others pay “conscience money” through public virtue while neglecting close relationships and fair play. He urges morality to be practiced at both big and small scales.
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Louis Kronenberger
Stanford
Horizon Magazine
Kronenberger
Nature vs science sea food yield a tasting note
The piece argues that natural seafood already provides abundant edible fare and mockingly questions scientists’ plans to cultivate sea plants for food. It lists oysters clams lobster and various fish as sufficient natural sources and urges scientists to enjoy seafood to understand nature’s own synthesis.
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Maine
Manhattan
New England
Laos Crisis Returns to Aid Containment Debate
Washington argues how Laos neutrality collapsed after 1962 Geneva accord. Pathet Lao advances, murder of Col. Vongsonavanh sparks clashes in the Plain of Jars. Harriman and U S policy face renewed risk as U S troops move toward Thailand and the Seventh Fleet heads to the Gulf of Siam.
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Washington
NEA
Laos
U. S
Geneva
Kennedy
United States
Viet Nam
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
Vienna
Averell Harriman
Prince Souvanna Phouma
Ketsana Vongsonavanh
Central Plain of Jars
Pathet Lao
Plain of Jars
Kong le
Thailand
Gulf of Siam
Von Sydow dazzles on Greatest Story set in Nevada
AP writer Bob Thomas reports from Pyramid Lake Nevada on Max von Sydow's intense portrayal of Jesus in The Greatest Story Ever Told. The Swedish actor, new to Hollywood, charms and unsettles co stars while weather halts filming. He travels the West during breaks and plans to return to Sweden for upcoming films.
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Bob Thomas
Pyramid Lake
Nev
Nevada
Max von Sydow
Sweden
von Sydow
Victor Buono
Pontius Pilate
Stevens
Stockholm
California
UCLA
Hawaii
West
Babson on job responsibility and dropouts
Roger Babson urges workers to value their roles and emphasizes teamwork across production stages from inspection to final sale. He warns that school dropouts threaten economic progress and notes rising demand for skilled fields like engineering and electronics amid slower unskilled labor.
Clarification letter on city assessors and deals at council
Robert L. Cassette requests correction of newspaper reporting on city tax deals by industrial properties. He notes council influence in assessor appointments, cites illegal deals per the Bureau of Taxation, and urges council action and possible court review. He closes with thanks and signs off. The message reflects spring biking tips following the letter.
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Saco
Board of Assessors
Portland
Bureau of Taxation
Board of Assessor
Robert L. Cassette
Safe driving tips from the highway safety campaign
Marion G. Banks urges constant motor manners to prevent crashes. State Police note drivers improve after crashes. caution and courtesy are the best insurance against accidents during summer travel.
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Ture
Marion G. Banks
Saco Extension
Biddeford Seco Journal Notice and Policy Snippet
Biddeford Maine weekly paper lists offices and staff, subscription rates, and AP rights. A brief editorial note urges parents to prevent child dropout and stresses training for tomorrow.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
Hoover stays on as FBI chief keeps tough edge
Paul Harvey asserts J Edgar Hoover will not retire and remains vigorous at the FBI. The column warns of risks if a political successor to Hoover takes charge, stressing the bureau as guardian of national conscience and sensitive files.
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Paul Harvey
Director Hoover
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Bureau
Tellig
Republic
F.B.I
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Roger Babson
Babson Park
Mass
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Adam
St. Louis
Juana
Gluck
Abbe
Agusta
Petty Politica
Jamestown
N.Y
Katrine
Siberian
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