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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1962
Page
4
Editorial notes the Massachusetts Senate contest between Ted Kennedy and George Lodge as a youthful, inexperienced duel shaped by family prestige and White House pressures. It highlights Kennedy's broad Boston support, Lodge's steady background, and mentions independent H. Stuart Hughes as a factor in a race seen as a test of youth versus experience.
Lincoln Evening Journal and Nebraska State Journal argue that Nebraska all public power, while tax exempt and nonprofit, faces higher wholesale electricity costs for rural systems than six neighboring states. Critics blame double management, duplication of overhead, and poor use of energy sources, calling the system a two headed monster and warning tax-exempt public power harms free enterprise.
A South Egremont mass claim urges a six state New England foliage color photo contest to prove the area's colors outshine others. The writer notes self assured leaves and a foregone conclusion with judges artists and chemists, offering to share ordinary colored leaves while saving the best for Columbus Day visitors.
Washington observers note a party line shift as foreign aid talks pivot from halving to a 700 to 800 million reduction of the 4.7 billion authorization. Otto Passman leads the charge, arguing cuts threaten Cuba, the Congo, Berlin and the Cold War balance while aides insist most aid benefits the U.S. economy and jobs.
Ulcers are one prece of foolish dreams held too long. People should change ambitions periodically as they do motor oil for best life performance. A man who never is satisfied with the weather may have deeper issues. The Good Lord gives pimples to adolescents to teach humiliation. If caviar were dime cheap, many would avoid public consumption. Night clubs defy common sense due to stamina. A blind beggar is surprised when a donor takes back a pencil. A Welsh wartime child’s line about true love haunts the author. Career women prompt Maxim. men rarely marry debtors but value their aid. Under 50 avoid corn on the cob due to snobbery or inferiority. Over 50 may lack confidence in false teeth. A banker in a blue shirt lacks courage. Stingy folks hoard money in a coat billfold. generous ones keep it in right pocket. Wives bragging of breakfast in bed evoke pity for her husband. Being good humored comes with age. no body is born laughing.
AP analysis notes faith in the dollar hinges on domestic growth and living costs while Treasury aims to balance payments and defend gold reserves. Kennedy seeks tariff powers, Dillon pledges surplus handling, and World Bank IMF talks stress sound finance to deter speculators and stabilize Western currencies.
A Biddeford-Saco Journal letter urges restoring constitutional rights and criticizes lawmakers who exceed constitutional bounds. It argues Americans must elect representatives who truly defend rights and questions foreign aid, warning it fuels deficits while nations preserve culture without aid.
Biddeford Seaco Journal lists publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney and telephone numbers AT 3 3625 for business and AT 2 1535 for editorial. Subscription rates are in advance one month 1 85 six months 10 50 and one year 21 00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes AP news is used exclusively for local and AP dispatches.
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Ruth Millett notes Arlington Virginia housewives form Impulse Buyers Anonymous to discuss and curb impulse spending. The column argues most women occasionally buy on impulse without harm, but warns against habitual, unnecessary purchases that threaten family finances and marriage, urging self awareness and help if needed.
Paul Harvey laments American boredom with constant modern comforts and gadgets. He argues excess escapes in lifestyle, fashion, and leisure reflect a restless need for challenge, not true contentment, urging a reevaluation of what truly enriches life. He cites trends from kitchens to vacations and consumer obsessions.
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