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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1961
Page
4
An editorial page meditation reflects on Goethe's ideas and their relevance to contemporary issues. The piece weighs literature, philosophy, and civic duty, urging readers to consider art as a guide for thoughtful public discourse and personal conduct.
This editorial lauds the Red Cross for eight decades of disaster relief from 1881 to the present. It notes nearly 8,000 separate operations and an annual average of about eight in early years, rising to 25 monthly recently. It highlights funding from voluntary contributions and the focus on long term aid to affected families and communities.
The Small Business Committee hearings reveal a thriving role for small independent grocers. The minority report argues chains do not crush local shops, noting innovations, cooperative groups, and efficiency driving strong competition with chains. Industry editor Lebhar backs the minority view.
The AMA Economic Research Department finds real cost of medical care is much less now than 20 years ago based on work hours needed to buy a market basket. In 1959, factory workers needed 61 percent of the time 1939 required, and physicians’ services cost 55 percent as much working time. Hospital costs rose less, due to shorter stays and better practice. Also notes higher quality drugs and tech. The piece ends with brief opinions on sales courtesy and work effort.
Washington talks show the United Nations handling more policy work as Adlai Stevenson mediates between France and Tunisia over Bizerte and the U N General Assembly nears a special session. The Kennedy administration weighs UN options on Berlin and other crises as many nations rely on UN diplomacy rather than direct bilateral talks. The article notes US funding share for UN peacekeeping and refugee relief, and asserts the UN is the frontline in Cold War diplomacy between Washington and Moscow.
The Berlin crisis renews talk of government controls over wages prices production and profits. A defense buildup boosts markets and profits but a faster program could spark inflation and renewed calls for price and wage freezes. Washington could intervene to avoid bottlenecks, yet the threat of controls lingers amid inflation fears and possible industrial strains.
Hollywood reports sweeping moves in TV like Tales of Wells Fargo expanding to color and a major rewrite for Jim Hardie as he returns to NBC with an assistant and new neighbors. The Outlaws star Barton McLane retires, Will Foreman becomes top marshal, and a dog named Bill Doolin debuts. Danny Thomas and Pete Porter see upgrades as Danny Williams grows his apartment, hinting at peak career for Danny.
A letter from G Andrews Moriarty in the Biddeford Saco Journal urges the President to read his own book Profiles of Courage instead of listening to his advisers. The opinion is shared in a signed, though potentially unsigned by request, reader contribution about free expression in local letters.
AP interview with Jerry Lewis discussing his box office success and audience appeal, noting his claim that his movies attract both children and adults. He cites a nightly prayer for Capt Kangaroo as a factor in his popularity and describes his film style and self-imposed standards.
The Biddeford Saco Journal references ABCs The Rifleman and Chuck Connors with a widower plot and a lack of marriage plans. John Taylor joins the cast. The piece comments on public reaction to a proposed romance and wedding between Chuck and Joan.
Ray Henry discusses a 36 year old father asking when to begin retirement planning. He notes rising security concerns among young families, increased life expectancy, and the impact of employer, union, and insurer efforts on savings. The answer varies with individual circumstances and cannot be answered with a single formula.
Practical retirement advice argues most men should start plans around age 50, focusing on Social Security and employer pensions first. It notes many in their 30s to 40s have limited funds after bills and schooling, so save as much as possible, ensure life insurance, and invest plans as personal considerations allow.
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Ruth Millett advises brides to stop playing guessing games with their husbands. She argues direct communication builds comfort and avoids making husbands guessing why they are in the doghouse. Speak plainly about changes or feelings rather than withholding information or posing questions.
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