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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on an age striving for the perfect principle in art invention and manufacture. Quoted Mary Baker Eddy remarks on humanity’s push toward ideal order and excellence across creative and technical fields.
Don Oakley argues that space spending fuels more than science, driving national productivity and economic vitality. Cutting space funds could blunt growth, while space conquest yields technological advances and a broader human spirit, benefiting earthly needs via surplus wealth from a nation striving toward a major goal.
Vermont and other New England states should buy land and hunting rights to ensure adequate public recreation. Officials warn that without public ownership fee hunting may rise. Conference speakers call for multiple use land management and expanded public access to reduce pressure on private lands.
Washington reports a broad tally of 391 bills signed by October 1, with the year’s total likely near 800 after adjournment. Major foreign and domestic measures include the trade expansion act, IMF loans, war damage payments to the Philippines, and a constitutional poll tax repeal amendment pending ratification.
HAL BOYLE surveys office characters who boost spirits with perks and praise yet expose the quirks of corporate life. Nostalgic Ned, Flannelmouth Fred, Rainbow-top Rosalee, Bankrupt Ben, Woeful Wilbert, and The Great Himself sketch a humorous portrait of morale boosters in 1950s workplaces and their mix of genuine gesture and personal gain.
Foreign holders own nearly 12 billion dollars of U S common stocks and Americans hold about 11 billion in foreign stocks. Global finance links deepen as direct foreign investments in U S enterprises rise to 7.5 billion, with Americans also expanding abroad totaling 34.7 billion.
Hollywood star Roy Rogers demonstrates living with an angina as he returns to steady work with wife Dale Evans on an ABC TV variety hour. He canceled rodeo dates and reduced appearances after a Mayo Clinic checkup confirmed past heart trouble, then gradually rebuilt his health and now resumes performing with rest as a priority.
An original verse by Elsie Lou Philbrick age 11, describing rivers flowing from Augusta to Boise. It covers water moving over rocks and sand, its usefulness, and how it affects people and animals, including a farmer boy drawing water from a well and the tinkle of a heifer bell.
Puzzle clues mix across and down entries covering geography language and culture with abbreviations and slang. It lists itemized wordplay such as metric units and composers while hinting at historical phrases and regional terms for a reader compiling or solving a traditional newspaper crossword.
Ruth Millett reflects on pressure on housewives to join meetings and serve on committees and how many choose work to avoid being “joiners.” She shares a reader letter describing the pull of home life versus mandatory busy work, noting the relief some feel only by earning money and the challenge of proving a wife’s value at home.
Paul Harvey reports Washington buzz over Kennedy Khrushchev talks and Cuba missiles. He cites Moscow arms to Castro and military technicians as Soviet build up threatens Latin America. The piece recalls 1823 Monroe Doctrine stance and U S readiness to act if needed.
Publication details for the Biddeford Daily Except Sunday at 11 Adams Street list Paul Casavant as publisher and T. J. Mahoney as editor. Includes telephone numbers and subscription rates of one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Also notes Associated Press affiliation and postal class information.
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