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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1962

Page

4

Editorial On Time And Precision In Judgment

A brief editorial quotes Norman Douglas about time shaping judgment and suggests steady timing helps clarity and fairness in discourse. It underscores the value of timely, measured analysis on the page.

Return to Free Market Principles Urged Over Planned Economies

The First National Bank of Boston argues in its New England Letter that looking abroad distracts from core free market ideals. It warns rising costs, inflation and wage skews threaten Western growth, urging reinvigoration of the free market over centralized planning and state-driven price controls.

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Tax relief urged to draw investors and boost industry

United States industries face intense world competition and need capital for expansion. To attract investors, the draft argues for keeping some dividend tax relief, proposing the first 100 dollars of dividend income be exempt from personal income tax and the remaining tax credit raised to at least 10 percent. It notes competitors like England Japan West Germany and Canada have lighter double taxation and warns action should come now to maintain full employment and free enterprise.

United States Congress England Japan West Germany Canada

Best time to sow New lawn seed

Fall is presented as the best season for grass seed sowing though cautions exist. Emphasis is on selecting seed type for lawn use, reading seed packages, soil watering needs, and careful mowing after establishing new grass. It notes weed reduction in fall and advises regular watering and gentle initial mowing.

New England Nurserymen’s Association

Washington News Ganging up on kid brother

Washington politicians trade barbs about Ted Kennedy and the Massachusetts primary. Senator Hugh Scott cites the debt burden as a cautionary tale while Rep. Widnall questions Texas election practices with a tale of a dead father who voted. Navy veteran Victor Longstreet recalls a failed 1942 enlistment, and a studio prop surgically adjusts Scranton and Dilworth on TV to equalize height during a gubernatorial debate.

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Investors Forum urges stocks as inflation shield

A 1962 Forum piece argues Dow Jones gains outpace US debt growth, warns of rising deficits and monetization by the Fed. It urges investors to buy and hold strong common stocks for income and inflation protection, keep cash for six months of expenses, and maintain prudent insurance, amid tax and borrowing pressures.

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TV and Radio cover Oxford mess with vast network bulletins

TV networks interrupted regular programs as events around Oxford Mississippi unfolded. Kennedy delayed his address to 10 p.m. and new shows debuted on all major networks from comedy to documentary, with reviews noting Gleason’s new program as a faint carbon of the classic era and Roy Rogers and Dale Evans delivering stronger entertainment.

NEW York University Oxford Miss Kennedy Jack Webb Jackie Gleason Gleason Jackie Roy Rogers Dale Evans ABC Roy Dale Dickens Fenster John Aspin Marty Ingels Mr. Smith Washington

The French Class Poem by Doris E. Philbrick

A light verse about two years of night school to learn French. The speaker struggles with numbers and phrases while praising a patient teacher Madame Charpentier. The poem ends with a wistful note about leaving her.

Money Go Round: Federal Payments For Curtailing Farm Ops

Federal funds totaling 72 million were paid to the Louisiana State Penitentiary Glades State Prison Farm in Florida and the City of St Louis to reduce feed grain production under the 11 feed grains program. Penitentiary 45414 farm 6818 40 and St Louis 12203 91. Also notes on farm bill costs and lease payments and a cereal leaf beetle found in US for the first time.

Louisiana State Penitentiary Glades State Prison Farm Florida City of St. Louis Penitentiary St. Luis Senate

A Pedestrian Believed Gas Tank Had A Full Reserve

A quirky quip reflects a pedestrian who kept faith in a hidden reserve when the gas gauge read empty. The wry line suggests endurance and common-sense skepticism about fuel myths.

Biddeford Lace Journal trade notes and rates

Local Biddeford publication lists editorial and business staff at Adams Street. It details subscription costs in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. The paper notes Associated Press rights and post office classifications.

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Crossword Puzzle Across Clues From Frosted Pages

A compact list of crossword clues reading across the grid with varied topics. Entries touch margins, animals, people, measurements, fabrics, plants, and names, including references to historical figures, places, and common phrases.

Fire Safety for Seniors in Home Prevention Week

Retirement Advisors warn older residents face higher death rates from fires due to physical impairment. The article stresses Fire Prevention Week October 7 to 12 and urges seniors to create a hazard-free home, store gasoline safely, maintain clean stoves, check cords, use 15 amp fuses, avoid smoking in bed, and plan quick egress with a first-floor bedroom and working fire alarm to ensure immediate evacuation in case of fire.

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