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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1961
Page
4
An editorial page meditation notes aging and the perception of time. The piece reflects on growing older, suggesting the sense that life’s duration seems shorter as years pass and that the reader gains perspective with age. The tone is reflective and calming, inviting contemplation.
Bruce Biassot praises the peaceful transfer of power as a core democratic act. He notes global violence contrasts with the American rite, cites Kennedy's narrow victory, and contrasts Eisenhower’s age with Kennedy's rise to lead Allied forces in WWII as the nation embraces a constant, unfolding democratic story.
The National Association of Food Chains reports a robust 1960 with sales exceeding 234 billion dollars and a 6.5 percent rise from 1959. Stores plan about 1.159 billion dollars in 1961 building and remodeling, while payrolls surpass 2 billion. Prices are not expected to rise more than 2 percent in the next year, and mid-size markets gain ground over superstores as costs rise.
State Police caution that a traffic violation can mean more than a ticket and may lead to murder. The message urges motorists to know and observe traffic laws, stressing shared responsibility and moral duty to prevent accidents and deaths on roads.
In a remark on the cold inauguration, observers note how a snowstorm adds weight to Eisenhower’s proposal to move the ceremony up 80 days. The piece wryly comments on gifts for wives and a baby’s teeth in Illinois. It ends with a quip about men with secretaries and wives.
Washington correspondent notes Kennedy offers not a pledge but a request to restart arms talks. He cites Khrushchev and Baruch plan as past efforts, questions prospects for real inspection and control, and stresses a need for strength. The piece concludes interpretation awaits his State of the Union and congressional messages.
AP Movie TV Writer Bob Thomas recalls Gardner McKay of Adventures in Paradise. McKay discusses surviving rough times, a breakdown from overwork, and his desire to keep producing quality while eyeing future projects including a sailing adventure with his brother.
Roger Babson discusses Cuba's proximity to Florida and its strategic importance. He argues Cuba's control would affect Gulf shipping routes including New Orleans and Texas ports, cites Guantanamo Bay, and weighs U S positions with Eisenhower and Kennedy. He asserts Cuba's wealth and potential boon to Florida after stabilization.
Associated Press analysis notes President Kennedy moved quickly on disarmament and famine relief, settled strikes, aided distressed areas and Congo, engaged with Khrushchev, and began ethics reform. He ordered expanded food distribution, supported mediation over injunctions, and appointed advisers to study agencies. If this pace continues, four years loom busy.
A 1961 commentary argues for a bullish stock market in 1962 and suggests Cuba could be used to drive a new bull market. It notes President Eisenhower’s limited interest and predicts Kennedy will restore diplomacy, buying or pressuring Castro, while Cuba plays Russia against the United States. Copyright 1961 Publishers Financial Bureau, Inc.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down spanning multiple themes. Includes entries for vouching officially, regional capitals, ancient hills, weathered terms, and language twists, with numerous proper nouns and abbreviations. Clues mix Latin phrases with modern terms and several two word phrases across both directions.
Paul Harvey reflects on why nations must defend freedom and deter aggression. A 10 year old girl asks what America would fight for, prompting Harvey to argue that defending lives, property, and democratic ideals requires readiness and strength. He emphasizes vigilance against Communists and the need for armed forces and alarms to protect the nation. He warns against complacency and ties the question to the American dream and homeland security. The piece underscores the stakes of national defense and moral responsibility.
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