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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1961
Page
4
A concise editorial notes that Mankind, though often rebelling against prophets, ultimately applauds them. The piece frames a tension between critique and affirmation, reflecting the periodical’s stance on prophetic voices and their enduring influence.
Bruce Biossart compares Congo’s fledgling quest for unity with the United States under the Articles of Confederation. He notes Congo’s Moise Tshombe and Antoiine Gizenga operate largely independently, while early America faced 13 sovereign states, jealousies, and weak central authority before the 1787 Constitution.
The Advertising Council of America argues that a rising pace of automation spurs permanent change, with think factories producing ideas for new enterprises. As service jobs outpace manufacturing, retraining helps dislocated workers transition to better paying roles, aiming for a labor force of about 87 million by 1970.
The piece explains double taxation on corporate profits under current law. Federal tax takes 52 of each 100, leaving 48 to fund reinvestment and dividends. Stockholders then pay income tax on distributions, so a 30 percent bracket yields about 21.50 from the original 100. State taxes add further bite as reform proposals loom. The column notes mom’s coffee pot line and ends with a social jab about mothers and morning routines.
Washington analysis links the New Haven bankruptcy danger to national urban transport. Lessons stress preventing similar futures as floods, turnpike growth, tax relief, and federal loans attempted to shore up the aging regional rail system and avert government takeover.
AP analysis notes American stake in Europe crisis as Britain weighs union with Common Market and pound value shifts. Waning pound, gold trends, and Britain’s austerity could affect American exports, investments, and overseas plants, with repercussions across U S and world markets.
New York AP notes a collection of jarring lines aimed at teen babysitters. The quotes reveal patronizing pay, unfair duties, and the casual sexism and control expected of young workers in home care settings. The piece highlights social attitudes toward teenage domestic labor and workplace boundaries.
Puzzle list with numbered clues across the grid names, phrases, and definitions. Entries include Flower Gem Mechanical man Disputed Chinese island Actor and many more, spanning varied word lengths and themes across ancient seaports and literary terms.
A long Readers Forum letter condemns York County legislators for sabotaging Maine's sales tax, links the stance to local neglect of public needs, and urges voters to back capable, vision-driven leaders who serve the common good. It argues for higher quality representation to fund health, education, housing, and public facilities amid rising liquor sales and economic strain. Floriculturists add a note on crabgrass control.
Ruth Millette argues that senior clubs segment older people by age and fail to address loneliness. She says elderly individuals are diverse and seek integration with all ages, not segregation in ageisit clubs. She urges inviting seniors into existing groups, offering real companionship and influence rather than membership alone.
Paul Harvey critiques ultra functional modern church architecture in Connecticut noting churches shaped like car washes or drive-in restaurants lack dignity. He warns against replacing sacred presence with functionalism and argues permanence may be the church’s best function amid uncertainty.
Biddeford Maine edition lists publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney. Subscription costs are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 or yearly 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and entitled to AP content. It enters at the Biddeford post office as second class mail.
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