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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1962
Page
4
Editorial argues that violence stems from inner tensions and a demanding modern world. It notes rare parent killings but more common family-driven murders. It warns against overemphasis on television crime and calls out quest for certainty in a gray world, urging caution toward extreme yet influential voices.
Federal officials push to protect remaining forest, mountain, and shore refuges from development. Cape Cod National Seashore stands as a premier example where visitors can walk miles barefoot without urban detritus. The piece champions preserving this heritage for future generations.
A leader of a top U S oil firm addressed Knox College Class of 1962 on capitalism's role in individual freedom and mass well being. He warned that reliance on government orders could erode personal choice and weaken national strength, urging graduates to balance profits with freedom.
Congressman Walter Norblad of Oregon asks the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee to reject a proposed federal annual tax of five dollars on pleasure boats. He warns the tax would expand to smaller boats and amount to double taxation, criticizing federal overreach and noting existing state taxes. The piece ends with a pointed quip about holes in pockets.
Washington Correspondent Peter Edson outlines public housing growth since 1937, noting 23 million planned occupancy after new units and subsidies totaling over $1 billion. He details tenant incomes, rents around $39 monthly, and the ongoing issue of matching housing supply to fluctuating incomes and eligibility.
HAL BOYLE surveys bed lore across ages noting how long people sleep and how beds evolved. From Abe Lincoln’s 7 foot mattress to Viking eiderdown and the Trinity bed in Elizabethan England, the piece traces sleep habits, bed sizes, and related customs with humorous, vivid snapshots.
AP reports that the job picture may brighten this month with auto and steel production rising, seasonal hiring shifting labor totals, and retraining efforts expanding. Yet the core problem persists with high unemployment, a slow labor force recovery, and fierce policy debates over growth, tax cuts, and a 35 hour work week.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street and Biddedfor Maine office, publishers, editors, and contact numbers. Subscription rates are outlined: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00, with Associated Press membership and mailing qualifications.
Ruth Millett notes a joke trend in publishing as cook books target women who loathe domestic chores. She imagines a series of "I Hate" manuals covering housekeeping, child care, marriage, and gardening to mock simplification and role expectations, suggesting the era’s shifting attitudes.
The 65 plus population receives about 134 million Social Security payments this year. Noted is a growing outlay with 15 billion dollars in federal funds for the elderly, including tax relief and programs like Housing for the Elderly and aging research. The report foresees larger government spending for medical care and elder services, even if Medicare legislation stalls.
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