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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1962
Page
4
Public duty and policy analysis unfold on the editorial page as voices weigh the price of power against the public good. The column cites Winthrop W. Aldrich on responsibility guiding governance and utilities.
Bruce Biossat surveys a regional plan association forecast that New York may reach 11 million by 1985 and strain transportation, water and schools, with public investment rising, while Paris officials warn 700000 may be too large to manage. North Carolina lures executives citing livable urban centers under 250000.
The Tax Foundation reports civil benefit spending in fiscal 1963 at an estimated 26 billion dollars, up 14 billion from 1954 and rising 126 percent. Including trust funds, 1963 benefits total 52.4 billion, while defense spending climbs to 85.7 billion. civil programs absorb much of the revenue increase.
Local chambers of commerce report widespread education initiatives across communities. Plans, set in spring and summer, include teacher orientation, back-to-school drives to curb dropouts, voter campaigns for school bonds, district reorganization, and new colleges or technical schools. National Science Youth Month aims to spark youth interest. American Education Week runs November 11 17 with a focus on strengthening business school ties.
The Chicago Sun Times notes Emersons mousetrap motif as a metaphor for competition and consumer benefit. It cites a major oil firm installing a gasoline pump filter, delivering cleaner fuel and boosting service station business as an example of how profit motive drives better products.
Washington correspondent reports that the U S government struggles to seize Communist funds. Spanning post bonds forfeitures by Soblen and Eisler to IRS tax claims, the piece argues that party income relies on bail, donations, fronts, and foreign sources kept by top officials, limiting enforcement opportunities.
New York AP notes that middle age brings welcomed memory lapses, a self defense against constant demands. People may remember only what they choose, reducing clutter and stress. Parrot memories annoy, while normal forgetfulness aids life, allowing focus on meaningful duties and moments like anniversaries over minor dates.
The piece profiles American bankers in Moscow revealing the Soviet banking system as a state monopoly. It notes Gosbank and Straibank top lines under central planners with local banks contributing to plan drafting. secrecy and controlled loan decisions dominate, while the system still funds production and investment as directed by the Supreme Soviet planning council.
The Journal invites letters on local topics and states opinions are not endorsed. Letters must be signed with an address, but the writer may request name anonymity.
A 1960s community notice from Saco Maine invites men to volunteer as instructors for Rangers Boys Club Corp. Founded by National Guardsmen, the group trained 200 plus boys in woodcraft boxing rifle care and camping. Plans include Barker's pond camping ground and new units in Sanford and another York County town.
A Gosbank director notes cash payments up to 10 rubles while book entries fund state enterprises and co operatives. Bank acceptances account for 80 percent of noncash payments for materials and services and letters of credit are used under bank control. To Hirton and the Americans this system was both familiar and hidden by state secrecy. Next: Savings accounts and time purchases offered to comrades.
Across clues include Like an old woman and Great mountain chain while Downs cover Existentialism for one and Oarsmen. Other entries name Memento and High spirits plus city and language abbreviations such as Fr for architectural style and Abb for Cincinnati. The puzzle lists a mosque turret and phrases for dine too well and no one with several short clues.
Ruth Millett argues that the surge in teen misbehavior stems from seemingly well off families failing to supervise. She contends parents must demand locations and companions, ensure chaperones at parties, and support school rules to curb youth trouble.
Paul Harvey discusses competing views on education as voters prepare for the state superintendent election. He contrasts Rafferty and Richardson on basics versus broader goals, condemns indoctrination, and contrasts U S schooling with Soviet methods from kindergarten onward, warning about future conflicts and the fate of American values.
Biddeford Lace Journal at 11 Adams Street publishes daily except Sunday in Biddeford Maine with staff publishers editors and contact numbers. It lists subscription rates payable in advance and notes Associated Press membership and postal class entry details.
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