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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
4
Editorial note by Gerard urges that no age or life position secures success or denies opportunity. Any age is the right age to begin pursuing meaningful work or new ventures, encouraging readers to start now regardless of status or stage. The piece champions initiative and persistent effort.
A column condemns the three unions strike against eastern railroads over crew sizes as an abuse of the economic weapon. It argues production losses harm national interests and public welfare, cites disruptions to New York food supply, and calls for unions to lose this round despite any merits of their cause.
The text argues that free individual choice underlies America's progress from a small colony to global pre-eminence, opposing government planning, production controls, and heavy regulation. It asserts advertising creates markets, supports jobs and taxes, and that individuals should decide what to buy based on personal knowledge.
American Meat Institute president Homer Davison predicts a decade of expansion and faster plant modernization to meet rising demand. The 53rd annual meeting centers on practical new ideas for processing, products, cost accounting, and merchandising to improve consumer service and industry efficiency.
Paul Harvey argues leadership and progress come from helping others rise. He likens nations and peoples to runners and drivers, noting the South's industrial surge and the broader push from behind. The piece reflects on historical figures and the idea that strong leaders emerge under pressure.
Washington's Edson outlines Kennedy era plans to test Russian intent. Geneva talks Feb 7 could signal progress or lack of willingness to ban testing. U N General Assembly reconvenes March 7 without clear Khrushchev return prospects. Rusk favors diplomacy over state leaders, hinting at Adlai Stevenson to gauge Moscow. SEATO, TOC, OAS meetings loom with Laos, Cuba, and Berlin issues shaping post Kennedy policy.
The article profiles Leontyne Price, born in Laurel Mississippi, who after Juilliard studies and support from the Chisholm family becomes the Met Opera's principal female in Il Trovatore. It notes her rapid rise, goal of a long career, mentorship by Florence Kimball, marriage to William Warfield, and annual Laurel visits.
A Balance of Payments Group of major U.S. firms projects 1961 dollar outflow at 29.3 billion, down from 1960 but still leaving a 1.9 billion deficit. Private capital drop and reduced private investment abroad drive the improvement, while imports may rise on rebuilding and strong European and Japanese exports.
Ruth Millett jokes about tension relief with the Millett Method and a playful guide called Happier Wives. She suggests unloading stress onto others, adopting a Joe do it mindset, and notes readers may end up too relaxed or without friends. Millett's booklet is offered by mail for 25 cents via Ruth Millett Reader Service.
NBCs The Americans a hour long Civil War series prompts cautious treatment of sensitive topics as TV aims to entertain while avoiding offense. The piece notes two heroic leads and action yet highlights risks of alienating audiences by handling secession carefully. A Maine case follows: Foster of Winthrop can build a wharf on Lake Maranacook, with state Supreme Court upholding a lower court ruling.
Crossword item lists numerous across and down clues with varied word lengths and themes. Readable as a compact puzzle guide, it shows definitions for terms from fabrics to titles to historic figures, spanning etiquette and geography in a dense clue set.
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