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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought For Evening

Thought for evening quotes Mary Baker Eddy on chastity as the cement of civilization and progress, reflecting moral framing in the editorial page tradition.

Mary Baker

Needful disruption by Bruce Biossat

The piece argues that reservists’ complaints are a long‑standing facet of military service and that President Kennedy chose to provide a concise justification of duty. It emphasizes readiness, credible power in diplomacy, and the need for Americans to understand and accept military service as part of national security, despite grumbling.

Bruce Biossat U. S Kennedy United States Berlin Viet Nam Texas Wisconsin Junior

Private Fye To Industry Explains Corporate Theft Rise

An examination of rising internal theft across businesses highlights how embezzlement grows from small acts to major losses. Investigations, Inc. led by Norman Jasper reveals methods, scale, and the need for stronger management controls to deter fraud.

FBI Chaiwoman Fidelity Insurance Companies Morton M. Hunt Harper's Magazine Investigations, Inc New York Norman Jasper Jasper Hunt Inc

Trade clash looms as Europe mulls wheat import fees

Washington warns that U S farm exports face a new barrier from Europe as the Common Market weighs variable import fees to protect farm prices. Freeman meets EC officials aiming to safeguard U S markets amid subsidy and tariff tensions.

Washington Enterprise Assn U. S Orville L. Freeman European Economic Community France Germany Italy Belgium Luxema Netherlands Europe United States U.S Congress

Trust Your Own Hunches Michael Rennie Says

HAL BOYLE reports on Michael Rennie who rose from London extra to top star in film stage and TV. Rennie argues people should trust their hunches and not follow Hollywood fears or others standards. He credits maturity for strong standards and staying true to himself.

Hal Boyle New York Michael Rennie Rennie Royal Air Force Hollywood Neck of the Woods Kitty Carlisle Johnny Carson Betty White Tom Poston Tom Julia Meade Ed Sullivan Miss Meade Poston William Castle James van Allen Jesse Nemtzov Khrushchev General Features Corp

Paul Harvey Sees Flight From Reality A Two Way Street

Paul Harvey describes a dawn fire near his Chicago office. He helps neighbors evacuate a two story house as smoke and flames billow on the block. A neighbor phones for help while residents flee coughing and seeking safety.

Chicago Fire Department

Fire escape lessons echo in crisis fear and shelter greed

A narrator recalls guiding a mother and father from a burning building while an older woman hesitates on a porch. Firemen call such reactions typical and a doctor notes people flee reality in crises. The piece links this to Americans building fallout shelters and stockpiling supplies.

T.R. van Dellen

Labor News Warns of Job Skill Gap and Unemployment

A Biddeford Maine newspaper column discusses persistent unemployment candidates and a 6 percent jobless rate. It notes technological progress creates more work with the same workforce and stresses the need for retraining older workers and youth entering the labor market.

Christmas Gift for Nation as Unemployment Drops

The drop in total unemployment cited by President Kennedy is hailed as a Christmas gift by communities nationwide. The November rate fell toward 6 percent, easing from 7 percent, with many areas exiting unemployment rosters. Rising industrial output and stronger consumer spending bolster hopes for further gains despite January February seasonal weakness. Manufacturers speed production, add workers, and service jobs rise, though the long term challenge of a fast-growing labor force remains.

Sam Dawson AP Business News New York Kennedy Treasury

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