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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
4
A concise editorial card presents the maxim Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well attributed to Chesterfield, framing a call for thorough effort and quality in daily tasks.
The essay argues space exploration extends beyond rivalry with Russia and military aims. It stresses shared scientific knowledge from satellites and the humane motive of curiosity. It cautions against making cosmic ventures dependent on earthly problems and urges prioritizing cures like cancer without hindering exploration.
A U S News and World Report issue reviews nine American firms operating in South America Africa and Asia. It cites growth from small starts to giants aiding local living standards fighting disease and illiteracy and training locals. The piece argues private enterprise serves as a stronger Peace Corps than government aid and Russia.
M. J. Rathbone of Standard Oil of New Jersey urges a global, cooperative solution to Cold War challenges. He calls for a working partnership among business, labor, and government to defend freedom of enterprise while meeting public policy needs. A drunken driving arrest evokes a humorous courtroom moment about alleged ham oil odor and the judge’s decision.
Washington humor column notes Bowles denying resignations and joking about a treasury post. Includes a tale of Bowles buying a Georgetown house and a quip that he still owns a Connecticut home. Also recalls Alan Bible on slurs, a mural tunnel painting by Carlos Paez Vilaro, and a spoof about a navajo sub in Arctic waters signed by J F K.
HAL BOYLE recalls an elderly mother in an old family home preparing to leave as her daughter and son in law move in. The old woman walks each room one last time, recalls joys and scars, and blesses the brass bedstead the renters plan to discard as dusk gathers.
AP report notes a slow gold price climb seen in New York finance circles amid dollar worries and a 1961 export deficit. London prices top $35 an ounce as European crises and German investment shifts boost gold demand, while U.S. spending widens the Treasury deficit.
A short anonymous verse honors God as the master artist and worker, noting he labored six days and warns against overstriving by working one day better. The poem reads as a quiet meditation on balance between labor and reverence.
Hollywood report notes Sebastian Cabot, a London born actor, plays Dr. Carl Hyatt in CBS Checkmate. Ambler created strong Ivy League suited thieves, while Hyatt is described as urbane and meticulously exact, with Cabot praising the humanized edge and his own dieted figure. In Italy, Alain Delon and Gina Lollobrigida pose with a hat on set for a new film.
New York bankers warn of rising gold prices and potential gold rush impacts on world markets. Reporting notes officials’ hope to manage the upward creep and maintain stability amid unsettled financial conditions.
A list of crossword hints numbered 24 to 63 includes clues such as Exhortation, Ponce de-, School grading mark, Menu item, Town near Mt Mansfield, and Chaffy bract at base of a flower. Also seeks Stevenson's middle name, poetic term for lower than, military Snafu, float, Vedic fire god, knot on a tree, jar type, Iberian pair, Big game, large amount abbreviated, outer garment, egg shaped, European blackbird, mythical Spartan queen, herdsman prophet, cult, very pale, cervine animal, initials of ration 4 book days.
Ruth Millett argues TV should treat space launches with dignity not entertainment. She says Americans watched in silence as space crews risked life and TV chatter trivializes the moment, urging programs to honor courage, dedication, and self reliance.
Washington reports indicate a surge in 62 to 65 year old men applying for Social Security after Congress allowed early payments. In seven weeks over 130,000 claims were filed, about one third of the predicted first year total, suggesting many may retire early or seek new employer policies. The Kennedy plan aimed to aid unemployed or health-challenged men, not to encourage voluntary quitting, but the change could reshape retirement programs and employer plans, with flexible retirement rules and possible shifts in when workers leave jobs.
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