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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1962
Page
4
Editorial page commentary reflects on how the past provides lessons and roots for tomorrow. It argues that the traditions and experiences of earlier generations cultivate growth, progress, and resilience shaping civic character and societal direction.
A Japanese Fulbright scholar labels U S culture as oblique or straight, placing most in the straight camp like the Middle West and Kennedy era figures such as Dulles, while noting obliques in Harvard MIT circles and administration. He warns against simple classifications and suggests U S society contains many varieties.
Washington GOP extends Operation Dixie with a 12 minute National Federation of Young Republicans documentary. It targets seven southern Senate seats and aims to elect more GOP lawmakers, governors, and local officials, spotlighting southern youth and conservative gains through clips of Sen. Tower, Sen. Morton, state and local leaders, and William Cramer.
An advisory urges disposing of outdated prescription drugs safely as several imply little efficacy and potential harm. The FDA notes many leftover pills lack labeling and warns Thalidomide caused deformities. despite a scandal, some doctors did not warn patients.
In Massachusetts at the national doubles final Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston lost in five sets to Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafox. The U S pair displayed temperament while the crowd applauded the Mexicans, raising questions about sportsmanship versus partisan support.
Government streamlines procurement by opening an office supply supermarket in New York. Clerks can shop with official charge plates, potentially cutting costs. Impulse buying may pose a challenge amid the wide array of super paper clips and other office gadgets.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania a street line painting vehicle suddenly ran amok and sprayed white lines onto the sides of four parked cars and two trucks before it could be stopped. The incident underscores fears about automation and the encroachment of machines into everyday life.
The note pokes fun at the Skate and Seadragon rendezvous near the North Pole with a jab about civilization and Kennedy water skiing among ice floes. It frames the event as impressive but not yet a real opening of the area to people.
New Delhi announces the expulsion of fifty six Chinese nationals for anti Indian activities while noting many more remain along the northern frontier. The remarks imply ongoing border frictions and policy hardening.
AP notes TV star Jay North at age ten shifts from child roles in Dennis the Menace to more matured outfits and dialogue for Dennis while remaining playful with neighbor Mr Wilson as CBS readies the show for a fourth season. It also skewers the Miss America Pageant, calling it an overlong, amateurish bore despite its popularity and prize money.
In Congress and with the Federal Reserve, pressure grows for cheaper money, signaling a potential mild bond bull. Howard C. France notes high grade bonds near bottom prices and outlines attractive picks such as AT&T, Consolidated Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric, New York Telephone, and Atchison Railroad. Conservative buyers may consider these bonds as stock prices wobble.
Biddeford Maine daily paper details including address at 11 Adams Street, publishers and editors names Paul Casavant and T J Mahoney, telephone numbers, and subscription rates. The paper notes Associated Press affiliation and second class postage entry at Biddeford, Maine.
Ed Small, a retired Wisconsin farmer, acts as a doll and toy doctor fixing china and plastic dolls and stuffed animals for about 15 to 20 dollars a week. He stocks replacement parts, advertises yearly in the local paper, and notes repairing toys remains slower than earlier years while keeping patience and a soft heart.
Policy by timberland owners along the Allagash river aims to maintain the waterway’s natural scenic value and canoeing heritage while providing a continuous timber supply. It outlines six commitments: sustainable harvest, wilderness preservation, limited building along the water, fire and pest protection, collaboration with wildlife agencies, and long term recreational planning.
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A Taxpayer thanks the Street Department for patching James Street in Saco. He notes the street was long neglected despite high taxes and asserts the latest work makes it a street residents can be proud of, urging value for tax dollars.
A compact verse blends seasons with imagery of velvet hats, sleeveless dresses, scarlet branches, and blooming roses. It contrasts golden sun with frosty hints as a cottage gives way to city traffic. Louise Darcy signs the piece. A public safety note requires bicycles to ride on the right and not carry excess riders.
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