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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
4
Editorial page reflects on moral strength and integrity inspired by Shakespeare. It argues that a pure heart is the strongest protection against deception and folly, urging readers to uphold honesty in public and private life.
Bruce Biassat notes Rockefeller has started early campaign activity in 1962 style, touring widely and offering his services as a Republican campaigner. Observers recall his calmer 1960 effort and say a seasoned aide could signal stronger 1964 plans, with Nixon opposition and GOP leaders reassessing Rocky’s prospects.
Washington correspondent reports the Kennedy administration struggles to appoint an assistant secretary for Latin American affairs. Thomas Mann and Gov. Luis Munoz Marin are viewed as top candidates, while a task force plans how to spend a proposed 500 million dollars to aid Latin America, amid debates on programs and administration.
Forty eighth graders in New York state pooled coins to buy a share after reviewing companies and chose the soundest. Their first dividend was a dime, split into jelly beans to make a 40‑bean share. The exercise signals growing youth engagement with investing and capitalism.
Texaco Inc pledges a $100,000 relief grant for Cuban refugees fleeing the Castro regime. The funds will be shared among several agencies aiding 30,000 to 40,000 displaced Cubans in Florida and other Gulf Coast areas. The company will assist former Cuban employees with domestic jobs or placement elsewhere.
The leading economist John M. Cassels of the Rockefeller Office disputes Soviet claims that its economy is more efficient than the United States. If current growth holds, Russia’s per capita output won’t match the U S for over a century, contradicting Khrushchev’s 1970 prediction. Cassels calls the USSR a formidable antagonist yet cautions against overestimating or underestimating either side.
A long missing extradition pact between the United States and Brazil may end as a 1913 gap. A proposed treaty covering 33 crimes will take effect after ratification by both legislatures. The note warns against borrowing beyond means and ends with a weary shopping trip remark.
HAL BOYLE reports most Americans would avoid the presidency despite its pay and prestige. People cite heavy responsibility, constant public scrutiny, fear of war decisions, and loss of privacy as reasons not to accept the nation’s top job. The White House life is seen as unappealing and stifling for ordinary men and their families.
Americans weigh competing forecasts on business and growth as President Kennedy nears office. The outgoing Eisenhower administration presents a cautious recovery view with stock cuts and inventory adjustments, while task force reports urging bigger federal spending signal a push to accelerate growth.
Ruth Millett offers a humorous self reward chart for everyday duties. The piece promotes small incentives for tasks like PTA attendance, baking for drives, committee work, and family caregiving, ending with a promo for a marriage tips booklet and Reader Service contact.
Farmers face three methods to report net earnings for Social Security tax in 1960. Most use the first method, reporting up to 4800 dollars, with tax calculated on that amount. Some may choose alternative rules if their gross income is low or net earnings fit criteria, advising to select the method yielding the highest net earnings for future benefits. Ray Henry's Social Security handbook, Security For You, offers full 1960 changes.
An poem fragment ponders a tower of faith and endurance while an Ohio AP brief notes Miami University records show seven coeds named Sue Smith with varied middle names and hometowns causing potential student record confusion.
Published Daily Except Sunday at Biddeford Maine Pau Casavant Publisher T J Mahoney Editor Tele one Business Depts One month 185 six months 1050 one year 2100 Subscription Rates Payable In Advance Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for repub lication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as el) AP news Dispatches Entered as second class set and class postage paid at Post Office Biddeford Maine.
The passage notes improving general trade relations but warns of rising unemployment, falling industrial output, and lower personal income. It highlights profit margins squeezing corporate earnings and gold losses shaking dollar confidence. The Kennedy task forces advocate more federal aid, while the incoming president and new Congress must decide on implementing proposals.
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