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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1961
Page
4
Bruce Biossat argues that persistent economic flaws have produced lengthy downturns since 1929 and that high unemployment, shrinking recovery periods, and unused capacity demand deeper measures. He stresses that war-driven demand inflated periods of growth and calls for bolder actions to secure full utilization of resources and human potential.
Pan American Week highlights Cuban opposition unity under Dr Jose Miro Cardona and active guerrilla training. Kennedy Alliance for Progress packets and a State Department Cuba white paper are circulated. Reports note Latin American population growth risks. Inter American Bank shows loans pending. Congress debates Kennedy aid and sugar act renewal.
The article argues rising gasoline taxes are failing to meet revenue as compact cars cut fuel sales. It cites North Carolina New Jersey and New York shortfalls, predicts 1963 compact sales surge, and warns of broader economic effects on steel rail rubber chemicals and other industries. Authorities urge lawmakers to reconsider tax levels.
The 1961 Automobile Facts and Figures booklet reports U.S. automotive retail sales above 45 billion dollars, about 22 percent of all retail sales. 1960 registrations hit 78.9 million with 61.6 million cars and 12.3 million trucks and buses. Special motor vehicle taxes reached 10.6 billion, with federal excise taxes at 4.5 billion and truck taxes near 3 billion. Taxes account for 26 cents of every dollar in a new car delivered price.
AP News reports Secretary of Commerce Hodges urges business leaders to seek more from the government and to end fears of Kennedy era spending. He argues Kennedy policies aim to halt slow growth, expands the Business Advisory Council, and plans a Europe trip to boost exports while reducing trade barriers. He notes rising indicators in industrial output income and housing as recovery begins.
HAL BOYLE notes the twice daily coffee break dominates the modern office. He catalogs office personalities from The Brazen Intruder to The Boss, all weaving breaks into the workday. The piece argues breaks reduce paid hours and irritate management while offering comic portraits of workplace behavior.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publishers editors and phone numbers and subscription rates in advance One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 Note AP membership and postal details included local news rights.
New York AP reports the Academy Awards ran over two hours with fatigue on stage and many awards given behind the scenes. Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher shared a brief, tremulous thank you as she accepted best actress. Steve Allen and Jayne Meadows faced an empty trophy moment.
Olympic decathlon champion Bob Mathias pursues acting, citing four film roles and a TV series. He quit his construction job to focus on movies including The Minotaur with an English script varsity, and It Started in Athens. He describes studying cues while in Italy and Greece and comments on rivals like Jayne Mansfield and Rhonda Fleming.
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Ruth Millett recalls a 57 year old Pennsylvanian labeled a common scold by an alderman. The piece reflects on how communities cope with irritable neighbors who dislike children and dogs, turning neighborhood life into whispered tales and cautious behavior.
Washington column reviews Kennedy plans to expand social security and health care for seniors. Proposals include raising nursing home grants, boosting aging disease research, expanding home care, and funding medical and dental schools. It notes a doctor shortage and the need for more nursing beds, with Home Health services proposed up to 240 visits yearly.
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