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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1961

Page

4

Keeping crime out of sky headline analysis on aviation law

Bruce Biossat argues that U S aviation law lacks coverage of crimes committed in flight and will require Congress to craft broad rules. He notes hijackings spurred charges and warns about armed crews or guards risking in-flight gunfights and crashes while urging careful policy balance.

Bruce Biossat No Man’s Land Congress Capitol Hill Federal Aviation Agency Eastern Airlines Cuba Justice Department U. S

Rate hike on small town papers sparks monetary clash

The National Editorial Association warns proposed postage increases would raise costs for small weekly and daily newspapers by about 254 percent, likely driving many out of business. The debate centers on Post Office deficits and the need to balance public service with self funding, urging parcel post charges as a first corrective step.

National Editorial Association House Post Office and Civil Service Committee Parcel Post Post Office Department

Watered ham controversy blown out of proportion says meat institute president

Homer Davison of the American Meat Institute rejects claims of widespread adulteration in the ham industry. He argues consumers want moist ham, not watered products, and that packers compete fiercely on value. He warns against politicized accusations and notes counterfeits threaten only a minority of business players.

Homer Davison American Meat Institute Davison

Reading Moscow’s Communist draft program in contrast to US parties

Washington correspondent assesses the 60,000-word Soviet draft program, noting its length six times a 1960 US party platform. Experts say it promises social benefits but may delay reforms, aiming for peaceful coexistence with capitalism. no Khrushchev name, Laos, or Berlin mentioned.

Peter Edson Wasington Assn Washington NEA Communist Party Moscow U. S Commie International Communist Party Resolutions Committee Organization Steamroller New York Times Russia Nikolai Lenin Proletariat Communists Central Committee Secretariat Laos Berlin Germany Lenin Stalin Khrushchev Soviet

Inherited money can ruin character says Boyle

HAL BOYLE argues that inheritance often harms character and wallet. A friend’s tale ends with a net loss of 137.42 dollars after legal costs, illustrating the danger of sudden wealth. Stay prudent, earn a living, and avoid reliance on estates.

Boss seldom sees the mail in big firms

A study of 200 executives and secretaries across New York Chicago and Los Angeles shows top company leaders receive only a fraction of incoming mail personally. In large firms as much as 75 percent never reaches the top, with most mail being interoffice memos or division notes.

New York Dief Interoffice Chicago Los Angeles American Photocopy Equipment Co Evanston Ilc

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A dense list of crossword clues covering across and down entries from 1 to 56 with varied wordplay. Clues include formal dances, jargon, lattice work, animal names, nautical terms, and Latin phrases, suggesting a full-page puzzle's clue set across multiple themes and languages.

Randolph Kelly Paris Daniel Nome

Marlow: All faults not Castro's in hijack record

James Marlow argues the hijacking wave shows Castro did not initiate the four hijackings and Cuba released two planes, with two others diverting to El Paso or landing in Cuba. He notes non Cuban hijackers and that 14 of 24 Cuban flights to the U.S. were returned, 10 seized for debt.

Associated Press News Washington (Ap Fidel Castro Castro Cuba el Paso Arizona United Sates Miami State Department Mexico Pan American World Airways Havana Congress Pan American Uruguay United States Ernesto Guevara Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala

Good Woman vs Good Wife in Marriage Strains

Ruth Miller questions the idea that a good woman makes a good wife in a piece exploring how marital harmony relies on shared effort. The essay argues many women confuse virtue with wifely ability, highlighting traits that can hinder a partnership.

Paul Harvey on Castro and hijacking crisis

Paul Harvey blames Castro for provoking U S confrontation and notes airliner hijackings rising as bearded Cuban rebels defy America. He cites Kennedy and Celler, argues weakness invites contempt, and criticizes Stevenson as ineffective in handling foreign policy and public life.

Paul Harvey Castro Sam Kennedy Cuba Aden Americas United States Congressman Celler Mousey Mr. Stevenson

Nation must stand by Monroe Doctrine on Cuba invasion

The author urges firm U S action against Castro’s Cuba, denounces appeasement, and warns that delaying response will cost lives and erode national belief. He cites Havana tobacco and Latin American policy as examples of weakness, calling for decisive leadership and unity.

Latin America Munich Cuba General Features Corp

Piper Laurie Finds Tinsel Crushable

Piper Laurie leaves film stardom for joy and grows in happiness thanks to recent work. The Hustler with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason marks a potential turn from star to serious dramatic actress amid Hollywood fame.

Piper Laurie Bob Thomas Hollywood Universal Piper Paul Newman Jackie Gleason New York

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Contacts and Rates

Biddeford Saco Journal details its address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. Subscription rates are Payable in Advance One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive local news rights.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T J. Mahoney Associated Press Postice Biddeforine

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