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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1962
Page
4
They build not castles in the air who would build churches on earth and may lay good foundations in Heaven according to Sir Thomas Browne. The quote frames a reflection on enduring values and spiritual aims guiding practical deeds.
A local column urges separating weekly stipends for Salvation Army, MS drive, and wildlife donations while questioning an Easter seal donation. It critiques fundraising tied to a political party, warns private drives should stay private, and warns of possible city campaigns linked to the “operation rescue” plan.
Bruce Biassolt examines how the Estes case highlights government and business temptations. He argues that the vast scale of federal spending creates unparalleled opportunities for corruption and influence, with money flowing through opaque channels and inviting improper spending and collusion.
Washington previews a wave of May conferences to drum up support for Kennedy farm reform medical care for the aged foreign trade conservation and recreation legislation. President Kennedy will speak at Madison Square Garden May 20 relayed by closed circuit TV to 27 cities. The drive backs Social Security aged care amid HEW lobbying while AMA opposes the bill.
AP reports the Emmy Awards air Tuesday night with NBC covering the event from New York Hollywood and Washington. The day’s TV slate is quiet on the networks aside from the Emmys and selected specials. CBS carries the Preakness Stakes in a 5:30 pm to 6 pm slot, while ABC and NBC plan late Sunday telecasts of President Kennedy on medical care for the aged. NBC’s Show of the Week features A Sound of Hunting with Sal Mineo Peter Falk and Robert Lansing. Wednesday CBS Circle Theatre presents The Secret Crime about blackmail, and Thursday CBS Reports discusses tariff barriers.
Babson argues investors should diversify across industries and keep investments fluid, noting railroads face reduced passenger demand and heavy labor influence. He highlights Bangor & Aroostook’s diesel plan and the formation of the Bangor & Aroostook Corporation, plus Kansas City Southern’s new industries arm, as potential models for value. Kansas City Southern stock rose 10 points in the past month.
A high school poem titled Deserted Shores In The Fall by Vivian Marcotte recalls a melancholy coast scene with empty shells, a seagull's scream, and the memory of warmer, grander days while winds whip across the sand. The piece appears among National High School Poetry Anthology winners published this year.
Paul Harvey urges firm stance against communism and urges disengagement only as appeasement is unacceptable. He cites historical examples from Athens to Berlin and warns that retreat emboldens tyrants. The piece frames U.S. defense of Formosa and offshore islands as essential against a "wolf" threat stalking America.
A challenging jaily crossword puzzle with clues across many topics from British wartime inventions to linguistic forms and geography. Includes references to myth, chemistry, landmarks, and equipment as well as Danish and Indian Ocean terms.
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