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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1962

Page

4

Keeping pace with the times in newspaper history

National Newspaper Week honors editors, reporters, and printers as they reflect on the evolution from slow 19th century sheets to modern media. The piece traces the shift from partisan, leisurely reporting to fast, interpretive journalism while affirming the core function: to serve readers with news and context.

Pulitzer Scripps Hearst Bennett Lusitania America Peru Southeast Asia Everyman

Labor Department proposes regulations under Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act

The Department of Labor issues lengthy proposed rules on bonding for welfare and pension plan administrators and staff. The proposals detail handling of funds and employee contributions, sparking concern they tighten rules and raise costs. Interested parties may submit views by October 1.

Department of Labor

Action Course in Practical Politics launched in South Carolina

The South Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs starts a state wide program to boost political participation. Local businessmen and chambers sponsor the Action Course in Practical Politics. A National Chamber president’s message praises the effort as timely and significant for expanding women’s voting power. The piece notes 1962-43 marks 80 years since women’s suffrage and highlights a growing female political influence.

South Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs South Carolina Ladd Plumley National Chamber

Tax reform debate on foreign income curb impact

Washington coverage examines a Senate House conference provision on taxing foreign income. The plan aims to curb tax havens but could hamper American subsidiaries abroad, risking capital flight and slower private investment abroad. CEETSA lobbied to modify the bill, while oil majors escape the new levy via consolidated returns and depletion allowances.

Washington Enterprise Assn. Washington NEA Senate House Treasury Department United States Treasury Ceetsa House

Boyle's Column That man opens mail bag

New York AP column summarizes mailbag insights from HAL BOYLE. Notes Nero spent up to 150000 on roses, a pill to replace brushing teeth, and thoughts on freedom and dentists. Includes quips on women, philanthropy, piano with 7500 parts, and odd legislation about tying a giraffe to a street light. Concludes with Thoreau remark on youth and building later.

Hal Boyle New York Nero Zane Grey U.S. Department Atlanta Victor Orville

Investors Forum Significant savings by Harry C France

An article argues thrift boosts economic self reliance through savings bank deposits. It cites a New York City headwaiter who opened accounts for himself and his infant grandson and notes August 1962 NYS savings deposits hit a record of $23.2 billion. It warns against excess borrowing and urges a plan of cash accumulation insurance and sound stock investments led by disciplined saving.

New York City New York State

West Coast storms upend World Series air date

TV and radio notes describe the weekend’s schedule disruptions due to California weather. NBC Up Date returns with teen friendly host Robert Abernathy while Dinah Shore’s Sunday concert offers a colorful, largely standalone performance. Jackie Gleason’s American Scene Magazine segment and prime time lineup features Lucy Show reruns, Ben Casey, and Rod Steiger as guest star in a reshaped Saturday night slate.

Cynthia Lowry New York San Francisco West Coast California NBC Robert Abernathy Bolshoi Ba Erina Berlin Abernathy West Dinah Jackie Gleason American Scene Magazine Lucy Show CBS Miss Ball Vivian Vance Ben Casey ABC Rod Steiger

Pearl Harbor Survivors Association aims and officers

Pearl Harbor Survivors Association California chartered since 1958 with 12500 living members nationwide preserves memory of Pearl Harbor dead and gathers yearly on December 7. It acts against future threats, establishes welfare funds, and honors veterans. Officers include President Mark Ferris and vice presidents James Daw and Clarence Bonn.

Pearl Harbor James Daw Los Angeles Calif Clarence Bonn Gardena George Schaffer Artesia Raymond Bowman Hollywood

Biddeford Seeks Journal Local Publisher and Rates

The Biddeford Seeks Journal lists Adams Street offices and staff including publisher Maiie Paul Casavant and editor T. J. Mahoney. Subscription rates are payable in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and claims AP news dispatch rights.

Adams Street Biddeford Maiie Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Associated Press Maine

Crossword Puzzle Clues Summary

A readable crossword grid lists across and down clues with various hints. It covers a wide range of topics from geography to literature, including terms like Byelorussian capital and Puccini opera. The puzzle references many proper nouns and concise definitions suitable for a newspaper cryptic style.

Lampman Turns Retirement Skill Into Lamp Making Venture

Jim Hardin, a retired Pennsylvania railroader, profits from home lamp crafts using bottles jars and old items. He operates in a basement workshop with simple tools buying supplies from an electrical wholesaler. He emphasizes careful work, using corks sockets harps and varied shade fittings while avoiding risky vase modifications and sticking to items customers bring him. He relies on word of mouth and local cards, aiming for a few hours daily.

Jim Hardin Pennsylvania Hardin

Tear-Stained Thoughts and FBI Speech at Lake Junaluska

The poem fragment titled Tear-Stained Thoughts features Jackie Powell expressing longing and upcoming marriage plans. In a separate AP report from Lake Junaluska North Carolina William C. Sullivan assistant director of the FBI addresses a Methodist laymen's conference praising Protestant ministers as strong anti Communism figures while condemning name calling and prejudice in accusations of pro Communism.

Lake Junaluska N.C William C. Sullivan FBI

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