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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1961
Page
4
Tragedy of red Propaganda Tragedy of red Propaganda
Bruce Biossat discusses Red China and Moscow propaganda in a critique of schoolbooks. He cites Britannica findings on China’s vast expansion of schools and literacy campaigns versus the United States, noting the aim to create loyal Chinese specialists and the strain on education infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Peiping
United States
William Benton
U.S
Britannica
Saturday Review
Red
China
Taxpayer concerns over Portland Harbor funds and private wharf repair
The writer questions a proposed $50,000 state payment to buy condemned Portland Harbor wharves and an estimated $95,000 to repair land wharves. They argue state and federal support for private, city, or island transport projects shifts cost from private to external taxpayers, noting ferry losses, airport funding, and parking lot subsidies for private firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Harbor
Casco Bay Lines
Maine
Portland
City of
Airport
State Pier
Billions for Tax Accounting Editorial Call For Simpler Taxes
An American Press editorial argues that vast sums go to accountants and lawyers for income tax work and tax record keeping. It urges simplifying and clarifying tax reporting so individuals could file themselves, easing the burden and boosting willingness to pay. The piece notes repeated promises to reform but little action and suggests President Kennedy consider tax simplification as a way to spur business. A closing line observes people often appear bored in society and vacation can reveal forgotten needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Press
U.S. Treasury
Senate
House
Kennedy
Campaign hokum aired in 1960 debates summarized
Washington notes review two broadcast hoaxes from the Yarborough committee reports on freedom of communications. Excerpts include Nixon on Paar show and Tallulah Bankhead introducing Kennedy on the Garment Workers program, illustrating campaign rhetoric and media spin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
Hokum
Ralph Yarborough
Commerce
Freedom of Communications
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Jack Paar
Tallulah Bankhead
John F. Kennedy
International Ladies Garment Workers Show
Jack” Paar
Nixon
Garment Workers
Coen
Ken Bankhead
John F
John F. Kenne- Kennedy
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
John Kennedy
Khrushchev
Moscow
Russia
New Haven
Market optimism grows on Berlin crisis and defense spending
Analysts say Khrushchev’s threats and Soviet space achievements fuel a tentative business recovery. Stocks rise while bonds fall as deficits and defense outlays push yields higher. Some economists caution against overoptimism amid capacity excess and renewed demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Business News
NEW York
Khrushchev
U.S
Berlin
Treasury
Well that's life for you in Boyle's column
HAL BOYLE muses on unfinished business everyone carries from childhood to adulthood. he lists quirky desires like climbing the empire state building, meeting socrates, and tasting anew foods, then pivots to practical cooking tips about choosing enamel kettles and stirring spoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Empire State Building
Visitor from Omaha praises Charles Parsons letters
A visiting reader from Omaha Nebraska writes in praise of Charles Parsons essays in the Biddeford Saco Journal. He commends Parsons for courage and insight on American politics and accuses certain Congress members and foreign entanglements of betraying the nation. He singles out MacArthur Eisenhower and McCarthy era figures and proposes a Congressional Medal of Honor for the Wisconsin senator Joe McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Pine Tree
Charles Parsons
Arsons
Parsons
Congress
Willinness
Ed Morrow
T.V
United States
Kite House
Jfk
Joseph Raymond McCarthy
Wisconsin
Europe
MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John Caleb Marshall
CCC Corps
Washington
Senate
Joe
White House
Margaret Chase Smith
Billy Mitchell
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Summary
Crossword puzzle list with numbered across clues including race horse type two words Monotonous card holding impatient exclamation speck white poplars mornings colloquial book of the Old Testament observatory at University of Chicago and milks cross references small rooms Mexican worker cultivate the soil multitude braggadocio two word phrase Eurasian river array port on Lake Ontario fruits obsolete volcano in California very light inert gas female figures in art less said mended actress shepherdess in As You Like It remain Little Scot letter feminine suffix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of Chicago
Lake Ontario
California
To Those Middle Years Dont Fear Look Forward
Ruth Millett argues that middle age need not be feared for American women. By midlife many hardships fade as children gain independence and a stable family life forms. A solid marriage and self confidence emerge, making the 40s a hopeful, rewarding period rather than a decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Changes in Social Security plan outlined by Ray Henry
The eight part column outlines minor revisions affecting disability payments public assistance ministers coverage for missionaries and other groups. Key points include extended disability application deadlines for severely disabled persons until June 30 1962 increased federal aid for old age aid to the blind and disabled medical aid for the aged and retroactive coverage for ministers survivors. A new provision authorizes temporary aid to Americans abroad in crisis and extended state and local government coverage deadlines extend to January 1 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henry Washington
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Congress
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Boyle
Brigitte Bardot
Socrates
Voltaire
Emily Dickinson
John L. Sullivan
People’s Forum
D. Moynahan
Leavenworth Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Biddeford - Saco Journal
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Biddeford
Paul
Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Biddelor Maine
Leningrad
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Edward
Bunce
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Alleg
Finley Peter Dunne
Eden
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