Thought for the Evening by Edward Gibbon
The winds and waves favor the abject navigators in endurance and resolve. An aphorism on steadiness and caution when facing life’s tempests.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1962
Page
4
New Crop For The Farmer Turns Woodlands To Profit
As urban growth increases outdoor recreation demand, farmers near cities can turn woodland into campgrounds and picnic spots. The Forest Service outlines site planning, utilities, costs, laws, and safety. Federal agencies offer guidance and financing to help farmers monetize unused woodlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
U.S. Agriculture Department
Forest Recreation For Profit
Agriculture Department
Area Redevelopment Administration
Small Business Administration
Kennedy urges end to postal deficit but bills threaten presses
In a television address President Kennedy calls on Congress to end the $600 million annual postal deficit. He criticizes a House passed bill for sharp mail rate hikes on small publications, which could cripple country weeklies and magazines while supporting parcel post reforms to balance finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Congress
House
Senate
New York
Parcel Post
Facts Speak Too Allegation Versus Fact In Drug Costs
Dr. John M. Firestone of City College of New York analyzed over 300 pharmaceutical products and found wholesale drug prices fell to 92.4 percent of the 1949 base in 1960 and to 89.7 percent in 1961, while the general wholesale index rose 26 percent. Patented drugs dropped 20.2 percent since 1949, nonpatented only 1.3 percent, challenging partisan claims and urging wider dissemination of these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Firestone
City College of New York
Firestone
Trade Expansion Act milestones and the new trade czar
Washington predicts the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 will become the Kennedy administration's standout achievement but warns the full $2 billion export rise may take years. A new federal trade czar will oversee tariff talks, with staff and agency roles to expand. Workers dislocated by imports gain retraining funded by federal money. Hearings precede negotiations over commodities and broad tariff cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise
Assa Washington
Congress
U.S
Tariff Commission
State, Commerce, Agriculture, Labor
Senate
White House
Life’s small dooms and the war with wire hangers
Boyle reflects on life’s tiny irritations, arguing the human spirit endures major perils yet buckles at minor annoyances. He confesses an inherited fear of wire coat hangers, recounting repeated battles to keep clothing wrinkle free as wooden hangers repeatedly vanish into his wife’s closet, leaving his suits crumpled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Millett
Assa
Marcelene Cox
Common market gaps widen as trade bill moves forward
New York AP reports that August trade showed U S exports lower and imports higher, deepening the deficit and underscoring the case for President Kennedy’s broad power to negotiate freer trade. Officials hope for bigger export gains and stronger relations with Europe’s Common Market amid ongoing congressional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Congress
Kennedy
Census Bureau
U.S
Europe
Zanuck Sees Comeback as Fox Aims to Rebound
Ruth Millett notes the homecoming ideal for men as wives welcome them with order and calm. Francis Zanuck, president of 20th Century Fox, outlines a plan to rescue the studio from a 22.5 million dollar loss, expecting a mid 1963 turning point and eventual recovery driven by upcoming releases including Cleopatra and Ben Hur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
New York
20Th Century-Fox
Carry
Francis Zanuck
Fox
Zanuck
Hollywood
Military service adds to Social Security eligibility
World War II veterans can gain quarters toward Social Security benefits through military service. Letters from readers describe how 23 months in armed forces adds eight quarters, pushing totals over 40 required for coverage. Other notes cover Railroad Retirement, tax treatment of benefits, and the 1962 $600 65-plus exemption doubling to $1,200 for those turning 65 that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V
Fall River
Mass
Mr. V
Social Security
F. S
Rochester
N. Y
Railroad Retirement Board
S. B
South Bend
Ind
TV And Radio Decision Time For New TV Programs
AP Television Radio writer Cynthia Lowry reports the new season is underway with 27 of 29 new weekly programs debuting. Viewers have largely decided by the end of the second show week, testing one week and choosing the next. Networks anticipate ratings on Nov 1 will reveal audience size and program success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
Perry Mason
Jackie Gleason
City Garden Autumn Poem Teases Terrace Bliss
A brief verse painted with autumn color from Louise Darcey, praising a city garden terrace. Minding brick walls and bronze chrysanthemums, the scene breathes scent even as winter nears. The piece sits amid questions about TV ratings and show longevity, hinting at a continued story.
Biddeford Journal masthead and pricing note
Biddeford Journal lists Adams Street address and editorial staff. It notes daily publication except Sunday and provides subscription rates of one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00 along with Associated Press rights and postage information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Crossword puzzle clues and fragments from a puzzle page
Fragmentary crossword clues include 62 Steamers Abbr 63 Hinged section of a table top 32 Mature 33 One of Zeus conquests 34 Relatives of kings 38 Dispenser of la an 40 Quick bread 43 Cooks 46 Joudker magni a lying glam 47 A tarn in mmesia 48 Just those 49 Abhor 50 Colorless gas in 51 Frat oz 52 Starch for puddings 53 Sermons Abbr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Gibbon
Children’s Hospital
Washington News
Boyle
Business Mirror
U.S. Treasury
Ruth Willett
Security For
YOU and Veterans Guide
Martin E
Retirement Advisors
Louise Darcey
Sece Journel
Bay of the North Sea
Bull
Salvage Corpes
Robert Anthony
Fis
Search the Biddeford Saco Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Biddeford Saco Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.