Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Thought for the evening quotes Montaigne on human curiosity urging readers to test truth rather than seek reasons. The note presents a reflective, period-appropriate aphorism intended for an editorial page format.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1961
Page
4
Farm economy looks good despite weather and shifts
Bruce Biassat notes U S farm economy shows resilience with Agriculture Department data. Land values rise by 3.3 billion dollars, farm real estate debt remains about 10 percent of value, and foreclosures stay minimal. Delinquent tax sales are rare while demand for land remains strong and ownership widens to 79 percent of operators. The overall trend: farms grow larger, tenant farming declines, urban migration continues, yet agriculture remains robust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
U. S
Creeping killer carbon monoxide dangers warn motorists
The State Police and National Safety Council warn carbon monoxide, the silent killer, causes over 300 deaths yearly in the U S. Motorists warming cars in closed garages, mechanics in enclosed spaces, and drivers who leave engines running in parked cars are at risk. About fifty annual fatalities occur while vehicles are in motion. Symptoms include headache dizziness nausea and fatigue. Preventive advice includes opening garage doors before starting engines, never driving with all windows closed, and stopping to breathe fresh air if sleepy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Council
Maine State Police
Retailing Revolution Shrinks Prices Through Consumer Power
A U S News and World Report article notes a retail upheaval driven by rising consumer income and assets, more mergers, discount stores, self service, longer hours, and automation. Intense competition forces producers and distributors to meet changing consumer demand, offering real protection against rising prices as the trend just begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. News and World Report
U. S
Schools cut shelter cost in new buildings
Washington reporters note several districts add atomic fallout shelters inside new school basements to save costs. Examples include Artesia New Mexico underground Abo Elementary for 1940 shelter spaces at 68 per person. Jackson Michigan 600-seat first floor shelter at 117 per person. Hartford Connecticut high school basement shelter at 50 per person. Arvada Colorado 46.67 per person. Battle Creek Michigan cost 125 per person with 18 000 extra square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Correspondent
Enterprise Assn
Washington
Artesia
N.M
Abo
Jackson
Mich
Hartford
Conn
Arvada
Colo
Lakeview High School
Battle Creek
Civil Defense
Insomniac Playwright Credits Sleep Pattern for Success
New York writer Harry Kurnitz says early rising and four to five hours of sleep fuel his productivity. With about 40 film scripts, several plays, and 200 stories by age 53, he praises disciplined work habits over social life. Now living in Paris, he enjoys golf, gambling, and wide interests while cherishing laughter and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Harry Kurnitz
Noel Coward
Kurnitz
Manhattan
Philadelphia
Goodby
Hollywood
Europe
Paris
Brando turmoil ends shoot today on Mutiny on the Bounty
AP Movie Writer Bob Thomas reports Marlon Brando exhausted by Mutiny on the Bounty chaos as filming nears completion. He recounts erratic schedules, endless script revisions, and his offer to forego pay, while the company plans two weeks off and three to six weeks more for reshoots. Brando notes his frustration, health strains, and desire to finish with a playable script.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood (Ap
Mutiny On the Bounty
Marlon Brando
Brando
Tahiti
First Woman in Outer Space Likely to Be a Man’s Follower
A magazine blurb ponders who will be the first woman in outer space noting most women prioritize home and family over exploration. The piece argues women will join space efforts only when space suits fit in children sizes and housekeeping can be done in orbit. Living space remains central to women’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Outer Space
For Your Future Now move to keep Medical costs down
Washington report on medical bill appeals via local Review Committees set up by medical societies to challenge excessive fees and improper hospital use. Details cover operation, geographic spread, and steps for patients to seek adjustment before appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henry Washington
California
Maine
Massachusetts
Virginia
Alameda
Contra-Costa
Calif
Nassau
Kings Counties
N.Y
Birmingham
Ala
Pittsburch
Washington
D.C
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Wayne County
Mich
Florida
Ohio
Health Insurance Institute
The
Hall Syndicate, Inc
A Sweet Interlude and a Rambler Rattle
A poem titled A Sweet Interlude celebrates autumn woods and solace, urging nature walks to ease modern stress. Dorothy Huff writes of trees, memories of loved ones, and a spiritual outlook as pines appear to reach toward God. A rattlesnake note adds a wild aside about its strike and rapid lunge.
TV Propaganda By Ads Draws Nervous Skeptics
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes Batten, Barton agency chief Brower urged selling democracy like consumer goods in Chicago. The piece argues TV commercials fail to convincingly promote democracy and suggests avoiding hard selling and sticking to traditional institutional, sober messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
Charles H. Brower
Madison Avenue
Batten, Barton, Durstine
Osborne
Chicago
United States
Biddeford Lace Journal masthead and rates
Biddeford Lace Journal of 11 Adams Street published daily except Sunday with Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T J Mahoney
Associated Press
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A large list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and partial phrases. Clues cover inches measurements animal names verbs adjectives and various noun categories including geography and anatomy. The dense grid references suggest a standard puzzle format with multiple interlocking word answers.
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England
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