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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1962
Page
4
A concise reflection on art and temperament anchors the page as a quotation from Emile Zola. It frames creativity as a personal lens shaping perception, inviting readers to consider how temperament colors interpretation and value in art.
The piece argues that progress between the North and South depends on agreeing on fundamental terms and language. It contrasts the South’s states rights framing with a federal view centered on universal human and civil rights, especially equality in education and citizenship, urging a shared philosophical basis for national unity.
The Tax Foundation argues that federal housing and community development funding is largely via direct loans and loan guarantees routed through public enterprise funds. Net 1962 budget spending appears $426 million, while gross expenditures reached $2.8 billion, highlighting a large unreflected activity in housing finance and the prominent role of the Federal National Mortgage Association.
The article notes that a major oil company began expanding into the southeastern states by June last year, adding over 300 service stations within a year as its brand signs proliferated. It argues competition exists across the oil supply chain from exploration to retail and benefits consumers with higher quality and lower prices.
Senator Barry Goldwater announced plans to introduce next year a bill to restore balance between labor and management by stripping unions of special rights. He criticizes immunities under federal law and seeks limits on union tax exemptions, anti trust immunity, and the power to compel exclusive bargaining, including damages protections for strikes or picketing.
Washington reports outline Ahmed Ben Bella’s October 15 White House lunch with Kennedy aides as the first chance to size up the 46 year old premier. The article notes his plans to visit Cuba, Algerian independence history, U.S. aid totaling millions, and ongoing aid measures including medical teams and tents for refugees.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE imagines a list of modern excesses to spare a world already crowded. He jokes about mink jackets for dogs, denture sticky tidbits, ridiculous fashion and design choices, overhyped best sellers, bathrooms with phones, and other irritating modern habits and items.
The Financial Executives Institute panel on Policies and Plans for Major Disaster urges corporate leaders to assign disaster planning to a single high level executive, ensure management continuity, update plant safety to cover large events, and coordinate with federal plans. Firms should guard vital records, prepare emergency repair tasks, consider dispersing or duplicating records, and form local mutual aid pools for equipment and manpower.
Hollywood star Frank Sinatra says Hollywood is not dead and outlines his Essex production company activities. He favors staying in the United States for filming to leverage Hollywood crews and avoid overseas shoots. His Essex banner produced X15 and Sergeants Three, with The Manchurian Candidate due and Come Blow Your Horn in the works with Paramount. He maintains a full workday at his Sunset Strip offices.
Ruth Millett advises wives to be enthusiastic and selfless on trips. Do not burden husbands with plans or nag over details or costs. Stay cheerful, adapt to his choices, and avoid complaints to ensure both enjoy a carefree, more fun journey.
A Biddeford Saco Journal letter protests continuing hearings on Fortunat Michaud of Saco for commutation of his 1955 murder sentence. The writer argues seven years served is insufficient and cites the victim’s assault and murder details, urging readers to contact the governor before December to oppose release. The piece supports life imprisonment and condemns the crime as cold blooded.
Paul Harvey explains how withholding across the month would erase a month’s take home pay. He cites A K Summers of Parkersburg West Virginia who withholds all taxes in the last week of each month to show the tax burden. Mrs B and Mrs D lose pay in the final week, illustrating the scope of tax extraction and taxpayer attitudes toward big government.
A dense list of crossword clues with numbers for across and down prompts. Entries mix brief definitions and hints across various word lengths including signs fortifications and verbs, aiming to fill a puzzle grid. Some phrases appear garbled or incomplete but overall itemizes common crossword themes and possible answers.
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