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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1962

Page

4

NATO ministers to meet in Athens with no major decisions expected

Washington notes that the spring NATO foreign and defense ministers meet in May, with Rusk and McNamara attending. The talks are not expected to yield bold moves, though NATO faces issues on Berlin nuclear capability and ongoing regional tensions. Khrushchev’s rhetoric and European economic shifts frame the backdrop. NATO aims to boost strength, with Norstad planning 30 0-day-ready divisions by year end.

Enterprise Assn. Washington NEA North Atlantic Treaty Organization Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara United States NATO Athens West Nikita Khrushchev Mediterranean Acropolis Constantin Karamanlis Khrushchev Europe Norway Berlin Anatoly Dobrynin Washington Congo Lauris Norstad

Editorial Page Thought for Evening

Editorial note reflects on wisdom and faith quoting Mary Baker Eddy. It offers a reflective brief urging readers to seek guidance from spiritual sources as a path to understanding and prudent living.

Unsung heroes behind Saturn SA-2 launch praised

The article credits private industry and researchers for the Saturn SA-2 program. It notes 163 private contracts totaling up to 41 million dollars, spanning 25 states and 104 communities, with firms supplying components from vibration systems to weight measuring tools.

Cape Canaveral Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville Ala Chicago Indiana Massachusetts

Kennedy plan to reform transportation and railroads

President Kennedy proposes a broad transportation reform aimed at rescuing railroads from decline and creating a competitive, sound national system. Industry leaders praise the plan for reducing federal control and boosting fair competition across transport modes.

Kennedy Congress Loomis The Association of American Railroads American Retail Federation

Pampered stepchild TVA taxes debate and critics

In a Congress debate a remark warned that taxing TVA like private utilities could threaten its viability. Critics describe TVA as a pampered stepchild and question its tax advantages, noting public power distortions while others mock unrelated anecdotes.

Congress Tennessee Valley Authority TVA George Norris Herbert D. Vogel Tennessee

Knowing when to stop in stocks says Babson

Babson argues that market timing is futile and urges selling to take profits when the market looks strongest. He cites anecdotes of rich men who lost fortunes and stresses recognizing when to retire from speculation. He supports SEC measures but says laws cannot end speculation or the instinct to bet.

America Durin Hetty Green Securities & Exchange Commission SEC Wall Street Columbus Plymouth Rock

Investors Forum Stockholders Need Courage

By Harry C. France the piece argues psychological forces drive the stock market as fear leads to mass selling. It cites Standard Oil of New Jersey Royal Dutch Amerada and others, notes price swings and rebounds, and warns about the influence on 15 million equity owners amid congressional probes into exchanges funds and markets.

Harry C France America International Petroleum Standard Oil of New Jersey Royal Dutch Amerada Standard of New Jersey Jersey Oil Avevada General Electric Westinghouse Allis- Chalmers Standard Qu United States Steel Bethlehem United States Congress

Population growth and unemployment under scrutiny

Paul Harvey reviews sociologist Danforth Stern's warnings on population increase and its impact on jobs. He cites rising female work rates, migration from farms, and potential policy missteps. The piece cautions against overcorrecting with automation or welfare expansions while noting 44 million workers unemployed and 7 million welfare freeloaders.

Danforth P. Stern Illinois United States Chicago Wilbur Cohen

The Forum Advises On Stock Investment Choices

A letter to The Forum discusses investment strategy criticizing security brokers and urging readers to buy sound stocks. The writer asks which five industries to choose and suggests chemical, oil, bank, utility, and electrical equipment stocks as picks.

General Features Corp

Richard Boone plans Broadway return after Paladin

Hollywood AP Richard Boone confirms he will travel through the 1962 63 TV season with Have Gun Will Travel while preparing for a Broadway lead in Sergeant Steiner. He says stage work grants actors full control and the move is for artistic satisfaction rather than money, noting his Paladin rights sale ensures long term income.

Hollywood Richard Boone Gun Boone Sergeant Steiner CBS

Wants to Know Where Money Goes in Tax Hikes

A reader questions Deschambault administration over ongoing tax raises. The 1942 plan includes new taxes on shopping centers Bagley’s real estate and inventories plus new homes valued at about two million dollars. The writer cites a 53 percent increase over three years and asks voters to remember this at the next election.

Deschambault Administration Bagley's

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed List

A list of crossword clues covering across and down entries from Ultimates to cross most entries includes names like Abbi and phrases such as Face It. The puzzle spans topics from geography to grammar with varied word lengths and clue styles.

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