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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1961
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes Richard Trench on prayer as not overcoming God’s reluctance but laying hold of His highest willingness. The line reflects a reflective editorial tone typical of the page.
Bruce Biossat reports that US specialists, including Dr. Frank Press of Caltech, view Soviet space achievements with respect but stress continued rapid American gains since 1957. They warn against complacency, noting US resurgence in education and research, while highlighting Russia’s larger basic scientific workforce as a warning to stay vigilant.
The Journal received six letters about a recent story from court and police officials. Five are signed but deemed unprintable due to abuse and potential libel, while one calls the paper a newsmonger. The paper defends its bias handling, offering to debate any school prejudice claims in its columns.
A Merchants and Manufacturers Association statement cites Internal Revenue and Harvard data showing general profits at about three cents per sales dollar after taxes and 1.4 percent for food chains in 1959. The text argues profit is a minor driver of inflation and notes the average person receives 112 letters annually amid bills.
Washington NEA analysis notes go slow for two years to build effective methods and leadership for overseas projects. IVS founder J S Noffsinger cites 1953 lessons, reports of 250 volunteers sent abroad, and plans to expand to 150 more this year while stressing careful selection and targeted placements.
AP Business News Analyst explains price fixing as a wide and varied practice. The piece notes illegal conspiracies in electrical equipment and legal forms such as fair trade laws, rent controls, and union bargaining, while describing competition, price wars, and government involvement across markets.
James Marlow reports Kennedy and aides floated self censorship to shield foreign policy from public scrutiny. The plan aimed to prevent the Communist world from learning every American move while risking less information reaching U S readers. Officials warned editors to treat remarks as anonymous sources and not identify speakers.
Roger Babson argues readers should read policy fine print before buying insurance or real estate. He shares personal loss with Hurricane Donna, notes deductions by adjusters, and concludes insurance stocks have long-term gains, urged by wider economic actors including Kennedy.
Liz erese and other top administration figures spoke to reporters about the Cuban invasion failure but demanded anonymity. The result was a first class information mess as officials contradicted each other while avoiding named attribution. The Kennedy administration faced questions of candor and an implied gap between promises and transparency.
A compilation of reader questions on social security earnings impacts, survivors’ lump sums for GI policy, funeral expenses handling, overpayments and hospital pension adjustments. It includes guidance from Ray Henry and mentions 1961 handbook details and a Brunswick Bowdoin College commencement note with student speakers.
Daily newspaper published in Biddeford Maine with editorial and business offices at Adams Street. Subscription rates listed: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Member of the Associated Press with AP dispatches rights. Entered as second class mail in Biddeford.
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