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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1962
Page
4
Editorial page reflects on Thoreau’s idea that a broad margin of leisure enriches life as it does a book. The piece muses on balance, reflection, and the value of quiet time for thought and character development.
The piece argues that 10 500 Americans will die in traffic crashes between now and September. It frames the death toll as a statistic, urges revolt against inevitability, and urges people to preventable action to cut the figure in half or more. It highlights highways as the battleground and emphasizes warning against fatalism.
A service station scene reveals how meters hide a bigger story of gas prices. Since 1950, costs have risen. taxes, exploration, refining, transport, and station operation all shape the pump price, with competition allowing customers to switch. The 1911 price was 20.5 cents per gallon, under half a penny more than 1950 after sales taxes.
An AP dispatch from Moscow with a Khrushchev dateline reports the Soviet leader stating the nation needs more meat for its 200 million people and that shops have little meat for sale. The Communist Party Central Committee and government pledge rapid measures to raise meat production and grain output.
The article notes government action after a steel price controversy unsettles business confidence and hints at a cautious economic year. It highlights weak profits in Q1, stalled plant spending, and reassesses capital expenditures as firms fear price restraints. Robbers empty a Toledo drugstore of aspirin.
Washington reports Ted Kennedy weaves a joke about the Presidents early Navy days to his Massachusetts Senate campaign. The crowd hears a tale involving a sailor asking how to tell if a fire was wood oil or electric, prompting Kennedy to promise a later formal explanation.
AP writer notes NBC failed to edit Hurricane Carla memoir into a tight hour long program It shows TV can do mobile fast breaking news with lighter gear like a 20 pound transistorized camera CBS uses for coverage The piece also remarks on NBC Tonight ratings dropping after Jack Paar departure and suggests upcoming changes with guests and hosts
An open letter to Morgan-Guaranty stockholders discusses the Fed ruling blocking Morgan-Guaranty Trust Co of New York from forming a holding company to absorb banks in Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany and Binghamton. It notes a $25 drop in MG shares and argues the bank’s strength with deposits of 3.936 billion and capital over 575 million. It outlines MG’s global offices, five year earnings, high dividend history, and potential for future tax free stock dividends.
Public notice style text lists the Biddeford Saco Journal offices and staff roles at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant as Publisher T J Mahoney as Editor and contact numbers for departments. It also notes subscription rates payable in advance one month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 and AP membership rights. It also states entry as second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine.
Ruth Millett offers a reflective questionnaire to mothers about parenting styles. It asks if favoritism, overprotection, impatience, and power struggles with children or other adults are present and suggests using imperfect scores as a guide to improve.
The article explains the difference between fully insured and currently insured under Social Security. It clarifies that someone like Mrs. S who has worked since 1938 is fully insured after 80 quarters and eligible for retirement benefits at 62, with survivors' benefits possible. It details how fully insured status is earned and how age affects the required quarters.
A discussion of fully insured versus currently insured status under Social Security, describing required credits and quarters for retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. It also notes that benefits depend on age and insured status, plus a casual cooking tip for sour cream dressing.
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A reader asks how a widow can invest 50 000 to target about 5 percent. The adviser suggests about 4 1/2 to 5 percent by mixing good grade rail bonds with high grade preferred stocks and recommends asking a banker for a current list.
The Journal invites readers to submit letters on topics of local interest. Views stated are not necessarily endorsed by the Journal. Letters must be signed with address, but names may be withheld if requested by the writer.
The Saco City Council upheld a budget exceeding a million dollars amid strong taxpayer protests after an April 30 meeting at City Hall. A columnist notes a proposed 7 per thousand tax rise and suggests taxpayers must become more active in city government while praising the chance for public input.
A short poem honors shut-in friends on Shut-In’s Day and urges care beyond that single day. It reflects on their limited ability to travel or visit and reminds readers to remember them all year. Grace F Hussey authored the verses.
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