Twenty years of E Bond savings and national thrift
The article marks the 20th anniversary of the E Savings Bond first sold in May 1941 to Franklin D. Roosevelt. It notes bonds range from 25 to 10 000 dollars, the growth in sales through 1944, and how payroll savings made buying bonds easy. It highlights Bonds as a practical way to save for education homes retirement and unknown future needs with 3.4 percent interest to maturity.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
E” Bond
Ninth world wonders new changes in freedom and government
The piece argues two added wonders the American Economic System and lack of understanding about it. It warns that dependence on government threatens freedom and prompts a move toward socialism, urging a timely return to limited government and preserved rights.
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Babylon
Ephesus
Rhodes
Alexandria
New Haven
Virgin Islands Move to Privatize Electric Utility
The Virgin Islands transfer of the electrical system from government to private hands sparks optimism for improved power supply. The News argues private franchise could bring better attention, fewer outages, and adequate reserves to meet industry and population growth.
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Virgin Islands
United States
Ulity
Virgin Island
Kennedy to host first live nighttime news conference
Washington coverage notes the Kennedy administration will stage the first live nighttime news conference on January 25. Network pools will carry the event with six to eight p.m. Eastern start times. Western stations may use tapes later, while critics warn the format could become White House propaganda.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
President Kennedy
E.S.T
Kennedy Camp
White House
Two way radios boom as Citizens Band grows
The Citizens Band two way radio system expands beyond motorists to business firms and homeowners. FCC licenses rise to 178000 in two years with 10000 new applications monthly while five minute chatter limits and five watt input cap. Prices vary from 49.50 for portable receivers to about 200 for full setups.
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AP Business
New York
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Coast Guard
Ama
Teur
Lack of Merit Awards Proposed to Warn Public
Boyle suggests public badge awards for lack of merit to warn others. He cites bus drivers who short change, waiters who delay service, rude passengers, and barbers who over talk, proposing various fictional orders and stars as symbols of poor conduct. He argues such recognition would distinguish the undesirable in society.
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New York
Armed Forces
Nero
Bahamas
Thore
Letters Urge School Budget Cuts and Local Purchasing
A Saco reader writes to the Journal urging the School Board to cut costs by limiting city provision of school supplies. The writer suggests parents pay for their children’s essentials and proposes selling supplies through schools to avoid higher taxes.
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Saco
Doris Day Emerges as Hollywood’s Real Success Icon
In Hollywood Doris Day is celebrated as the year’s woman of the year by AP and top money making star in Motion Picture Herald poll. She discusses her wholesome image, sex on screen, production trends, and her preferences at home with Rock Hudson on the set of Lover Come Back and in interviews about honesty and style.
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Hollywood
Associated Press
Motion Picture Herald
Los Angeles Times
Universal Studio
Rock Hudson
Miss Day
Eurth
Shirley Temple
Marie Dressler
Betty Grable
Doris
Ruth Etting
Doris Day
Photos In Family Rooms Become Permitted Decor
Ruth Millett comments on the shift allowing family photographs in the family room, arguing decorators now accept personal displays as tasteful. She suggests this may quietly shift living room boundaries and notes readers can order her booklet for marriage guidance.
Pinch pennies while spending abroad warns 1961 column
Paul Harvey laments petty cash waste at home while U S spends lavishly on foreign aid. He cites Eisenhower economy push, GOP critics, and devaluing gold as deficits grow. He contrasts fringe thrift with large overseas expenditures and urges budget restraint. The piece notes a Norfolk Naval Shipyard worker’s long service with modest education.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Yugoslavia
Europe
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Dirksen
Halleck
GOP
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Elmer Riddick
Budget Bureau
United States
General Features Corp
Biddeford Saco Journal Editorial Masthead and Rates
Biddeford Saco Journal published at Biddeford Maine lists Adams Street as address with Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. Subscription rates payable in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Associated Press denotes exclusive local news use.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Jaily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A newspaper crossword puzzle listing across and down clues with word lengths and some misspellings. Entries include topics from sticky mass to panels, while down clues cover lovers of country to Latin terms, with several obscured or garbled items.
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U. S
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Biddeford - Saco Journal
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