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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1961
Page
4
Philip Chesterfield discusses how big modern governments resemble unmanageable wars, arguing that only a strong presidency can shape and control a vast federal system. Kennedy’s incoming term offers a test of using political leverage to curb growth and keep government governable.
In the Saturday Evening Post Harold H. Martin portrays Sears Roebuck’s southern expansion. From a 1947 Mexico City store to 59 stores and 9 sales offices across 10 Latin American countries, the chain now employs about 9,000 locals and moves $100 million in yearly business. Sears partners with 6,200 manufacturers and promotes mass production for mass markets, contrasting with local prewar practices. The piece argues Sears’ grass roots approach, selling through citizens and consumers, outpaces government aid in boosting living standards and confirms merchandising benefits beyond the United States.
The Dallas Morning News argues against expanded government medical aid under Kennedy, warning that aiding the able and extending federalism undermines individual responsibility and risks a slide toward socialism within the capitalist system.
Deaney Stevens, a Maine state employee, argues that civil servants lack unemployment insurance. He notes the early exclusion during the 1930s and urges the 1961 legislature to extend unemployment protection to state workers, stressing fairness and broader social security progress.
Washington note outlines possible interpretations of President Eisenhower's final address to Congress. It compares a farewell document to a policy guide for 1963 and 1964, and to a political appeal for Republicans and Eisenhower supporters. The piece surveys Cold War tensions, Suez, Latin America shifts, and evolving U.S. leadership ahead of Kennedy.
Hollywood AP reports Danny Thomas, eight years into his TV show, pours passion into entertainment over money. He hints at future spinoffs with Dick Van Dyke and Joey Bishop, praises his cast and crew, and dismisses quitting despite fatigue. He jokes about bad shows and insists he could never quit. he would die.
President Eisenhower paints a cheery view of America while Kennedy study groups foresee greater needs. The outgoing president praised progress yet warned of unemployment and lagging spaces in housing, education, and space defense. Kennedy groups push rapid emergency recovery, broad housing and education programs, and expanded social welfare.
The Journal republishes a reader letter urging ratification of a constitutional amendment to let District of Columbia residents vote for President and Vice President. It notes Hawaii Massachusetts and New Jersey have ratified, and explains the seven year window and need for action by 1961 to enable a 1964 vote, with background on the district’s political disenfranchisement and the amendment’s limited scope.
The Kennedy study group argues for a broad expansion of Social Security, linking medical care for the aged, public assistance, unemployment pay and medical education. The plan aims to overhaul the current program, though opposition and details remain unresolved.
Paul Harvey argues that the United States faces a strategic risk from Soviet brush-fire warfare and hidden-ball tactics. He warns Russia could seed arsonists and proxies worldwide while the US fights fires abroad. He emphasizes vigilance against Cuba Laos China Tibet and Berlin era pressures and urges readiness to counter nuclear threats.
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