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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1961
Page
4
Editorial observation reflecting on perception and wonder as a child absorbs the outward world through eyes and experiences joy in the moment. Credits Mary Baker Eddy quoted as source or inspiration.
Bruce Biossat argues President Kennedy must counter Soviet spin over the RB-47 fliers’ release. He says Washington gained only a minor diplomatic easing, not concessions, and emphasizes the need to push for verifiable disarmament while the world watches.
A Carlsbad Current Argus feature recounts Maggie Rudkin of Fairfield Connecticut who turned homemade bread into a large business. Using simple ingredients she built a local following then grew into Pepperidge Farm Inc selling to Campbell Soup Co for about 28 million dollars in Campbell stock. This demonstrates practical American enterprise.
A feature discusses how birds tolerate high voltages and how linemen now work barehanded on energized lines using insulated fiberglass buckets. Tested to 380000 volts, field work on 138000 volt lines proves the method saves time and lowers risks. The piece ties these advances to widespread electric power use and rate reductions over 30 years.
The narrator recalls Herbert Hoover addressing remedies to national dangers. Hoover notes three observations about public support, past crises, and the nation’s strength if moral reforms address crime and corruption. The text also mentions a teacher’s view on parents doing children’s homework and a reflection on becoming a self-made man.
Washington buzzes with oddities from Jackie Kennedy facial rumors to secret documents at the Pentagon. Jests about Arthur Goldberg praise, snowbound parties in Chevy Chase, and bon mots from McNamara and Salinger color a lively Capitol snapshot.
In Tahiti at Vaima's Bar filming the mutiny tale stage crew and Oscar winner Hugh Griffith waits for rain to stop so shooting can proceed. Griffith recalls a career from Welsh bank clerk to Ben Hur star, living quietly at an English country home between projects.
Hal Boyle humorously chronicles turning 50, noting initial disbelief and mixed feelings about middle age. He recalls aging, philosophy from an elderly adviser, and the irony of time passing while offering consolation that vitality and perspective persist. The column closes with a quirky non sequitur about the electric eel’s voltage.
A reader laments bickering in Saco city government and questions an 8000 dollar Chamber of Commerce grant within an 40000 dollar expenditure rise. The letter criticizes proposed mayoral term extensions salary hikes and a shift to appointive school board members while noting past charter committee approvals from December 1960.
In South Portland Pleasantdale residents report a pigeon with a toy arrow lodged in its neck continues to fly and forage normally. Animal Refuge League manager Norman Varney has unsuccessfully tried to capture the bird for weeks, noting the shaft injury may heal but the arrow will release later. Also in Montana Beaverhead County sees Hazelbaker family reach another legislative seat.
The page presents a long list of crossword clues across and down with numbered entries. It includes language names, geographic places, historical figures, and general terms across various categories, but no completed grid or solutions.
Ruth Millett notes TV reports are hard to verify and recalled poorly, while newspapers allow replay and review. Readers are urged to order her booklet How to Have a Happy Husband for 25 cents to News Association listings.
Paul Harvey reverently urges Americans to renounce secular freedom and return to religious obedience. He warns the nation will not survive unless it seeks God’s will, abandons legislative salvation, and rebuilds a lay priesthood to lead with steadfast example. Copyright 1961 General Features Corp.
Publication details for the Biddeford Maine Daily newspaper include address at 11 Adams Street with publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney. It lists telephone numbers AT 3 3625 and AT 2 1535 and subscription rates in advance of 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes AP exclusive rights for local news. Entered as second class postage paid at the Biddeford Maine post office.
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