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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1961
Page
4
Editorial page reflection on George Bernard Shaw’s idea that liberty carries duty, suggesting that true freedom requires accepting responsibilities and duties inherent in civic life. The quote frames a moral lens for public behavior and governance.
Fidel Castro's revolution loses Western support as observers blame his governance failures and ties to Moscow. Growing Cuban exile flow and fear of Red tyranny press rebels to act, while Castro staffs a larger militia and edges closer to a dangerous stalemate with the United States and Latin allies.
Petroleum interests urge Congress to restore the 3 cent gasoline tax on July 1, challenging the ongoing use of the emergency tax. They note highway taxes have raised over 14 billion dollars in four years, arguing total gasoline taxes now equal almost half the retail price and outpace general price growth. They warn of broader permanent tax raises beyond gas.
Arthur H Motley, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, warns Congress may endanger chambers of commerce and local voluntary groups by pending subsidy bills. He cites over 250 bills funding local repairs and services, arguing federal overreach could erase local government and civic activity.
Washington dispatch notes that Cuba and Laos show the Kennedy administration cannot bargain with Moscow on Communist terms. It cites Khrushchev’s Moscow speech, Castro’s moves, and U N tensions, arguing the Laos and Cuban crises have widened to affect U S Soviet relations and invite Russian intervention.
A State Police note argues reducing speed saves fuel and tires costs and lowers crash risk. It notes fast driving wastes gasoline, strains tires, and increases wear on car components. The piece also mentions theft of an external hotel fire escape and urges public caution on weekends amid motor industry talk.
HAL BOYLE notes middle aged Lady Dottie the cat greets aging with grace not burden. She tolerates clipping claws, forgives sofa wear, naps across the chair, and accepts family adoration while pursuing birds with tempered restraint.
Washington reports show anonymous officials clashing over Cuba invasion details. Eisenhower and Nixon are alleged to have encouraged action while U.S. intelligence assessments and armament estimates are debated. Dulles and Burke named to review intelligence, Udall corrected by White House amid a spate of unnamed sources.
Marion G Banks urges Saco parents to oppose the Old Guard as Pepperell Park’s pond area and Burns School plans face scrutiny. He claims a swampy site and large 10 acre campus threaten health, education, and Maine’s future, urging action against perceived political interests.
AP report notes possible impact if JFK closes the tax loophole affecting Americans abroad. Mentions Liz Taylor neck scar nearly healed and Mutiny on the Bounty filming resuming Tahiti for ten weeks. Ginger Rogers attends the Oscars, Gary Grant skips the ceremony, Marion on screen, Britishers blue.
In Biddeford Maine on Monday Udall apologized stating the Kennedy administration took full responsibility for the invasion. He said he did not intend to imply otherwise. A White House statement echoed Kennedy’s responsibility and rejected shifting blame within or outside the administration.
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Ruth Millett notes a psychiatrist identifies four voice types from patients, with sharp voices more common in adult women. She links sharpness to how women use tone with children, spouses, and in daily criticism, urging self listening to the tone as well as words to avoid nagging and harshness.
Paul Harvey argues Americans chase danger and thrill seeking while demanding security. He critiques unions, employers, and politicians for overprotecting society and notes how both youth and adults seek risky experiences. He warns that excess safety leads to a smothered, unfulfilling life and urges recognizing this urge for risk as a motive to curb government is unnecessary.
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