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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1961
Page
4
Thought for the Evening cautions readers to dislike what deserves criticism but avoid hatred, arguing malice targets people not things and echoing William Penn's admonition on temperate judgment.
Bruce Biossat notes President Kennedy requests 100,000 additional public housing units amid a historically small public housing share. With 481,000 existing units and 37,000 under construction, total nears 600,000. many tenants are not the poorest, median eligible income $1,989 while living-household median is $2,213. About 47 percent of occupants are Black, with a push to add at least 50,000 elderly units and address welfare aid dependence.
The First National Bank of Boston argues in its New England Letter that aid to industry is vital for growth and praises more liberal depreciation allowances as a practical stimulus. It warns against direct tax credits for risk of outlays bunching and uneven effects, noting labor opposition and possible revenue concerns. It cites Canada’s 1946 and 1949 liberalizations as a contrast with no revenue loss.
The Maine State Police outline ten bike safety rules for riders. Ride alone on standard bikes and on the right side of the street, single file, and do not hitch rides. Obey signs signals and traffic laws, avoid stunts, keep both hands on the bars, carry no packages, enter streets carefully, walk and mount after driveways, use a white headlight and red rear reflector, and keep the bike in good condition.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, longtime radical and organizer, has been named chairman of the American Communist party. The 70 year old New York–based agitator, a former IWW and International Labor Defense official, led a four month recruitment drive on the West Coast and remains a prominent cofounder and recruiter within the party.
Crossword clues and answers appear from a daily puzzle, listing items such as General in Boston 1775 and Punisher. Other entries include inner works, floating island for one, and various abbreviations. The fragment references an across and down grid with partial clues and cross-references.
Puzzle 24 carries away as property. 25 First President of German Republic 1919-25. 26 High Turkish rank. 27 Quaking tree. 28 River into Lake Chad. 31 Watches over. 32 Red meat. 33 Stories. 35 Thorny plant. 36 Fake gems. 38 Answer. 39 Museum piece. 44 Stings. 45 Clothe. 47 Aida for instance. 48 Resonantly twangy. 49 Nothing Span. 50 Always. 51 In the highest degree. 54 Theatres of ancient times. 55 Tree home. 56 Family of famous villa in Tivoli. 58 Perfect thing. 60 Educational group Abbr.
A chill wind blows as sun sinks and twilight gathers in a garden where snow lingers. A robin sings on a bare branch while crocus bravely proclaims spring as petals begin to rise.
Readers ask about Social Security rules for a 24 dollar weekly salary and a 68 year old worker. The tax is 3 percent on earnings up to 4800 dollars, so 72 cents weekly, even if the person collects benefits. A 62 year old disabled retiree will not switch to retirement payments at 65, it’s only a paper label change. No one can bequeath Social Security rights by will. if you die with no survivor benefits, the money funds others. A railroad worker with 17 years in the system cannot pass a lump sum death benefit to survivors. retirement provides a lump sum only if no survivors exist.
From Mrs. P M B of South Norwalk Connecticut she says she is told she can begin collecting Social Security at 47 due to extremely high blood pressure and limited work ability.
A reader from Newport News asks if a wife retiring at 62 must wait for her husband to retire at 65 to receive monthly Social Security payments. The answer: the husband's retirement age does not affect her right to benefits.
Robert Kennedy, 35, described as mild and humorous, held his first news conference as attorney general before 174 reporters. He outlined plans to tackle organized crime, juvenile delinquency, and civil rights in the South, calling the John Birch Society ridiculous and stressing cooperation with state officials to fix abuses before federal action. He avoided specifics and signaled a cautious approach to civil rights and Southern politics.
The piece argues that learning through experience enhances understanding by engaging visual instruction. It highlights practical application, personal growth, and hands on involvement as key gains, suggesting experiential methods complement traditional schools. It emphasizes active participation and observing real outcomes to reinforce skills.
AUGUSTA AP The Legislative Business Legislation Committee votes 7-3 against a bill to outlaw general traffic in trading stamps in Maine. The House tabled the bill and reports until Wednesday. Rep Gardner Morrill of Harrison proposes restricting stamps to manufacturer issued or merchant issued and redeemable at their own shelves.
Babson argues women should study chemistry in high school and consider chemical engineering to blend science with business. He envisions chemistry in daily life from food research to plastics, cites Dow Chemical DuPont Eastman Kodak Union Carbide as top chemical stocks, and notes the growing plastics textile shift.
Publication notice for Biddeford Saco Journal includes address at 11 Adams Street and Daily Except Sunday, with Pau Casavant as publisher and T. J. Mahoney as editor. Advertising and subscription rates listed, plus AP membership and postal information.
The author argues chemical stocks have risen over two decades but may not have peaked. Expect declines with the market yet potential for multifold gains from future splits. Manufacturing and merchandising firms cutting R&D face bigger drops. Pharmaceuticals may lag due to supermarket competition.
AP movie writer Bob Thomas reports Wagon Train may replace its scout. Robert Horton doubts a new contract, while producer Howard Christie confirms ongoing negotiations and plans to introduce Scott Miller as the potential fifth hand if Horton departs. Horton praises John McIntyre as a talent and colleague.
Augusta AP Roy D Sinclair 58 of Pittsfield is nominated by Governor Reed to chair the Maine Employment Security Commission for six years with a 10000 salary. He would replace John W Greene who died March 31. Sinclair a former state senator and ex Republican congressional primary candidate. In recent years he led J R Cianchette enterprises as general manager.
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