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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
4
Editorial notes urge readers that we are all capable of more than we do, reflecting on personal potential and improvement as an evening reflection attributed to Mary Baker Eddy.
Republican leaders optimistic of adding 10 to 12 seats in the South amid Florida Texas North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Virginia gains but cautious insiders expect four to seven seats. Debates over long term prospects hinge on southern leadership, race voting patterns, and potential realignment as Republicans begin real growth in the region.
A Maine newspaper column surveys the Maineiac versus Mainer debate, quotes Earle Doucette on native terms, cites Webster and regional examples, and asks readers to choose a preferred label while noting no official stance or legislative action. It interjects homely maxims about life, money, and manners as asides.
Washington News reports Secretary Wirtz saying no firm plan for new labor laws yet as 1960s election year slows proposals. Goldwater pledges new bills to curb union power. Meany seeks 35 or 32 hour week. Kennedy aims to mediate major strikes while pushing growth to cut unemployment.
AP writer Bob Thomas praises Cecil B De Mille and Darryl Zanuck for commanding a mass invasion in The Longest Day. The film blends multilingual dialogue with tight editing and impressive battle sequences, though some pep talks feel cheap and a helicopter shot stands out as a cinematic milestone.
Paul Harvey reviews Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring arguing the public must weigh risks of chemicals like DDT aldrin lindane heptachlor and dieldrin against modern living. He cites safety doubts speed limits and government testing while warning of cancer sterility and insanity from toxins.
A lyrical autumn poem dedicates praise to autumn as splendid sprite and rapture of life. It expresses longing at departure, vows to miss the brightness, and frames autumn as a protector against hate, describing leaves, sky, and song. Signed by Winifred Kathleen Powers at 159 Elm Street, Biddeford.
New York cabby Sam returns to driving after 30 years in retirement and a brief spell of boredom and quarrels with his wife. He reflects that quitting work early is a waste of life, and after consulting his boss he unretires, finding renewed purpose in driving again and valuing the only real pleasure left after five decades of work.
Kaiser Steel of California cuts prices by about 12 dollars per ton to narrow the gap with Eastern list prices and Japanese imports. Western mills press for competitive pricing amid imports while Eastern producers fear eroding profits, as costs to modernize plants squeeze dividends.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine and staff including Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments Subscription rates are Payable in Advance One month 185 six months 1050 and one year 2100 The Associated Press owns local news republishing rights and postage information notes entry as second class mail.
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