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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1962

Page

4

Residents Should Ease Voting Residence Rules Nationwide

The piece argues for uniform, shorter residence requirements to vote in presidential elections. It notes mobility in the U S population, current state rules in 1950s, and critiques Connecticut and Vermont’s mixed approach. Prof W Ross Yates calls for nationwide uniformity to ensure equal voting conditions. It urges action to drop long residency hurdles.

U. S American Heritage Foundation Alaska Hawaii Wisconsin Ohio Missouri California Oregon Connecticut Vermont W. Ross Yates Lehigh University Washington

Freedom Is Indivisible and Economic Liberty

A discussion contrasting capitalism and socialism argues that freedom cannot exist without economic liberty. The piece cites Henry Hazlitt and Leon Trotsky to claim that political rights hinge on economic freedom, asserting capitalism has benefited more people than any other system.

Henry Hazlitt Newsweek Magazine Leon Trotsky

Foreign markets boost Michigan farmers and exports

Exports are crucial to farm income and national well being says Earl C. Richardson. He notes foreign markets absorb large shares of rice wheat cotton and more, and stresses the need for a strong U S flag merchant marine to support trade while highlighting broader industry implications and public life snippets.

Michigan Earl C. Richardson Michigan Farmer Mr. Richardson Europe U. S

U N consolidation eyed for new session says Harlan Cleveland

Washington says the United Nations General Assembly opens in New York on September 18 with a year of consolidating the world forum in focus The U N should expand its peaceful settlement role while avoiding overstatement that it can solve all problems Highlighting recent peacekeeping successes in Syria Israel Thai Cambodia Netherlands Indonesia and potential Congo Katanga settlement the piece notes the assembly's lack of power but growing influence through responsible handling of issues

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assn NEA United Nations General Assembly New York World Forum Harlan Cleveland U. S International Organization Afairs General Assembly U. N Kennedy Dean Rusk Soviet Russia World Organization Assembly Syria Israel U.N Netherlands Indonesia New Guinea Congo Katanga U. N. General Assembly

Boyle's Column Bachelors Get Early Start

New York AP piece recalls a humorous lesson in bachelorhood as Brenn leaves home for college. The author describes lessons in housekeeping, laundry, bed making, ironing, and sewing taught by life and a sewing class. A kindly neighbor with a sewing machine helps finish the shirt and diploma, a rite of passage in a lighthearted family tale.

New York Brenn Sewin Brennan

Soviet banks lure citizens with savings and instalment plans

American bankers report Soviets are using state controlled savings accounts and instalment credit. Savings accounts earn 2 percent with withdrawals allowed from current accounts. instalments use 2 percent interest, 25 percent minimum down, up to 12 months repayment, and total debt capped at four months’ pay. 53 million Russians have opened savings accounts, with balances over 11.7 billion rubles.

AP Business News New York Soviet Union United States Moscow

Pepperell family history fuels Saco school dispute

A reader letter argues the new school in Pepperell Park was illegally sited and funded, tracing to Sir William Pepperell and his descendants. It claims no legal hearing, improper election conduct in 1960, and costs far exceeding the referendum limit. The piece accuses city officials of manipulating votes, blocking roads, improper fundraising, and misusing funds, concluding the project as an “ugly factory” outcome.

Brenn Saco Peppere Maine Historical Library Portland Col William Peppere Devonshire England America Kittery William Pepperel Col. Pepperel William Scarborough William Pepperell Louisburg Canada Mary Lewsburg Maine Sir William, Jr William Pepperell Sparhawk Sparhawk Pepperellboro PTA Pepperell Park Augusta James Street Sweetser Pepperer Park Fund

Biddeford Lace Journal masthead and ads note

The Biddeford Lace Journal lists publication details at 11 Adams Street with staff names Paul Casavant publisher and T. J. Mahoney editor. It shows subscription rates of $1.85 for one month, $10.50 for six months, and $21.00 for one year plus mail and AP affiliation statements.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Associated Press

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Preview

Puzzle list includes Freight boat Julia Ward three words highly spiced stew evade type: College three words Army command two words You cant make a silk purse of ear two words South American toucan Hunters and anglers Stemware.

Julia Ward Army Command

Why a Night Out Lets Mom Enjoy Dinner Without Work

Ruth Millett notes a weekly mothers' night out where a babysitter handles home duties. The wife savors service and company while the husband, though silent, supports her treat and prefers his own kitchen at times. He accepts the evening, missing his TV show, and pays for the meal and sitter rather than at home.

Homes for the elderly should fit their needs and safety

Practical changes to homes for people over 50 focus on lighting, kitchen layout, bathrooms, and general safety. Recommendations include accessible counters, waist‑high ovens, grab bars, non skid flooring, wide halls, and single‑level living if possible to ease mobility and reduce accidents.

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