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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
4
Editorial page reflects on Burke's maxim that good order underpins all achievements. The terse meditation underscores civic discipline, routine, and steady conduct as essential for progress. It invites readers to consider daily habits, governance, and social norms shaping community well-being.
A commentary weighing corporal punishment in schools and homes against rising youth crime. It cites the Public Health Assn. of New York City on child beating deaths, the American Medical Assn. warning doctors to note injuries, and argues punishment must pair with reforms to deter rather than merely seek vengeance.
Exploratory talks for Pan American and TWA overseas routes, plus CAB reissues for Seaboard and Western, revive the flag carrier concept. The debate traces to postwar policy, Bermuda accords, and rising foreign competition as United States aviation policy remains unsettled under Kennedy era pressures.
Augustus C. Long, Texaco chairman, argues profits are crushed by oppressive taxes, inflated wages, and government interference. He warns this squeeze hinders economic recovery and calls for a public shift toward supporting free enterprise and fair treatment of industry and labor.
A financial columnist explains how the New York Stock Exchange conducts surprise annual audits of member brokers through top independent public accounting firms. The exams can last days to weeks, after which the exchange enforces its rules with swift punishment.
Paul Harvey argues doctors resist Social Security oversight while continuing to aid the aged. He contends the administration’s plan would pay no doctor bills and offer only limited hospital care, leaving three million elderly not covered. He accuses officials of double-talking and defends physicians’ ethics.
A 1962 opinion piece argues doctors resist government health care overreach while praising American medical standards. It contrasts Canada’s socialized medicine and Civil Service limits with U S autonomy, using a wary tone toward state control and bureaucracy. Also notes a recipe tip for bacon and tomato burgers.
Robert L. Thornton Sr., 82, chairman of Mercantile National Bank of Dallas, reassures that despite steel price talk and wage disputes, the U.S. economy remains sound. He notes Americans adjust to market shifts and plans to keep working while enjoying fishing later.
Joy Stilley recalls a humorous mishap in Boyle's column about exotic plant dreams. A couple bets on birds of paradise seeds but germination yields only a single marigold sprout after months of care. The tale riffs on the gardener's overzealous seed mania and domestic plant chaos.
Ruth Millett notes women and men speak differently in daily life. She cites how words like found save bargain charming and relax take distinct meanings from each gender. The piece highlights misinterpretations in shopping, time, and courtesy between spouses.
The narrator notes seeds from fruit or vegetables end up in the refrigerator and unpredictable sprouts may become an apple tree or a watermelon. They describe husband's habit of dropping seeds in clay pots, leading to uncertain growth outcomes in a domestic setting.
Film gossip writer Bob Thomas notes actress Marilyn returns to work after a so called vacation. The feature outlines her comeback schedule and upcoming projects and mentions industry reaction to her absence and planned publicity appearances.
AP reports Marilyn Monroe resumes work after singing at Kennedy birthday event. Fox complained over film delays while Monroe traveled from Los Angeles to New York for the Madison Square Garden fundraiser. She returns to filming on schedule, discusses her weight loss and health, and confirms her June 1 birthday and age of 36.
The speaker surveys a peaceful house at night then wakes to a cyclone of disorder as Muriel contemplates the chaos left behind. The poem contrasts calm rest with a sudden, jarring disruption.
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