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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1961
Page
4
A compact editorial note presents Mary Baker Eddy’s reflection that higher enjoyments alone satisfy the cravings of immortal man, offering a philosophical prompt for readers to consider deeper fulfillment beyond material pleasures.
Bruce Biassot argues India, largest underdeveloped nation, must pursue democratic rise from poverty. India seeks $50 billion investment to reach a self sustaining plateau, with $40 billion to come from within and $1 billion per year from repayable aid for five years. He warns time pressure and urges timely support as essential to liberty and global progress.
A May Bureau of Labor Statistics briefing notes prescription prices kept falling since last June while total living costs rose. From 1949 to 1959 drug spending rose mainly due to increased usage, not price, as many new medicines emerged. The piece highlights mastoiditis and pneumonia cost shifts, and concludes if prices had kept pace with other prices, annual drug spending would be about $200 million higher.
The United States plans an Office of International Travel within the Commerce Department to ease passport and visa barriers and strengthen promotion. Through ads and information centers, officials say the program will cost a few million annually, aiming to attract foreign visitors and reduce the balance of payments deficit from tourism.
Washington editors note a surge in rapid reading courses as government and legal offices flood desks with material. They argue long court opinions from Justice Brennan and Justice Frankfurter hinder comprehension, suggesting writers should use concise English to match readers' pace and avoid overlong texts.
AP News analyzes how the expanding size of the 100 largest nonfinancial firms shapes the economy and politics. It notes rising government roles in housing and utilities, added tax contributions, and growing corporate investments in R and D and international operations, with AT and T, Jersey Standard Oil, GM, U.S. Steel, and Ford leading assets and sales.
James Marlow notes Khrushchev repeatedly stirs Berlin fears to pressure Congress over foreign aid. He cites 1959 Eisenhower era threats, 1960 Berlin incident, and recent remarks affecting Kennedy's long range program as Rusk warns of communist troubles in Berlin Cuba and Laos.
Ruth via Millett advises a newcomer in an office to focus on work, learn quickly, and mind her business. Observe routines, avoid interrupting colleagues, and be pleasant yet restrained to earn respect and a place among teammates.
Senators weigh allowing full annuity after 30 years of service regardless of age, a shift from current rules requiring age 60 for full retirement after 30 years. If approved it could influence private employers. Civil Service retirement, since 1920, is among the most liberal plans.
A reflective poem traces seasons and inner growth as snow melts, pain eases, and patience yields renewal. It speaks to a child asking why she is small, a man bearing suffering, and hopeful guidance that rains pass and brighter days come. Written by
Ray Henry offers the 1961 changes to the Social Security handbook by mail for 35 cents. The Hall Syndicate distributes the handbook from 2017 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC, with rights reserved.
In a lengthy outline Kennedy urged Congress to authorize long-range foreign aid over five years with about 8 billion dollars for long-term projects and 4 billion for the coming year. He proposed consolidating aid programs into a single agency reporting to the president, moving arms aid to the military budget, and tailoring programs to each country’s needs while prioritizing social reforms. Khrushchev’s stance boosts pressure in Congress to adopt more aid.
Puzzle hints list crossword clues with answers and word counts ranging from Old English measure to Daisy Mae characters, covering terms like discrimination olives and spares. Includes cross referencing prompts for actions such as do crossword puzzles and blaze a trail in three words.
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