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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1962
Page
4
An editorial micro-essay notes that effort and patient persistence bring results. It cites a maxim attributed to Thomas Edison and urges readers to balance industrious action with prudent waiting, encouraging steady progress toward goals.
A旧 essay laments the plan to replace exchange names with numbers, arguing for preserving personal names like Brightsfield 1-1111. It defends individuality and warns that numeric dialing could erode identity, portraying the issue as a cultural clash and a clever, if risky, resistance.
An editorial argues that investor owned utilities are building large transmission projects to meet growing power demand. It cites a 255 mile 230000 volt line between Idaho and Montana as a typical example, claiming utilities pool resources for better service and lower rates, and rejecting socialized power as unnecessary.
The Supreme Court begins its 1962 63 fall term with nearly 80 labor law cases. Review has been granted in 10 cases on NLRB jurisdiction over foreign flag vessels and Taft Hartley Act disputes over picketing. Key issues include federal state jurisdiction and the constitutionality of state employment discrimination laws. Pending petitions include employer bargaining on agency shop contracts and employee seniority on contract expiration. The term features five more labor cases than last term, underscoring the court’s role in labor management questions.
Education data shows junior colleges enroll about 900000 this fall, with 400 public and 278 private institutions. Evening classes draw working people seeking skill growth, while programs beyond high school broaden opportunities for Americans of all ages. An Oregon man elopes with his mother-in-law. An Oklahoma girl endures a trio of transport wrecks and warns of a run in her stocking.
Washington correspondent notes foreign policy has become a campaign issue but records bipartisan action in Congress. Kennedy attacks on Cuba and Laos debated. Congress backs resistence to Communist aggression in Germany and Cuba, passes authorization bills and foreign aid measures with mixed votes, while Peace Corps funds rise. The last Congress shows no sharp partisan split on foreign policy.
New York AP writer reflects on Halloween amid fear and boredom, noting the door knock as a reminder of sales and politics. The piece recalls candy, costumes, a cat named Lady Dottie seeking attention, and a daughter who jokingly calls herself a monster, while observing how costumes mirror parental views year round.
Hollywood feature on Michael Anderson Jr, deaf since age 12, who acted as the son in The Sundowners and as Hayley Mills’ co star in In Search of the Castaways. He recalls adapting to silence, how mastoid surgery aided hearing, and how absence of sound sharpened his acting by reading facial cues. He is the son of British director Michael Anderson.
A York County small town business owner writes in to a local column praising Senator Gordon FE Brewster. He describes Brewster as friendly, attentive, and well informed about state Senate actions, noting consistent attendance and independent judgment, and indicating genuine concern for local representation and regional well being.
A retiree Mrs M from New Orleans proves you do not need a degree to tutor reading. With 11 pupils, she balances Social Security, part time hours, and school collaboration, earning money while aiding comprehension. The piece highlights lifelong learning and community impact.
Ruth Millett explains why men miss women as they constantly change moods and ambitions. A psychologist notes women often move from doldrums to new ideas a day or two later, with plans from hats to weekend getaways.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine as address with Paul Casavant publisher T J Mahoney editor and telephone numbers for departments Also shows subscription rates payable in advance One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 member of the Associated Press AP rights notice and postal classification details included.
A compact presentation of across and down crossword clues covering book holder to large container with entries including lost presidential candidates by year and abbreviations, plus various geographic and linguistic hints. Each clue contributes to a complete puzzle grid with theme terms and standard crossword conventions.
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