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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
4
Editorial page presents a brief pondering on morality and governance. It cites Joseph Joubert and reflects on whether rightness should guide all actions and decisions in society and daily life.
Bruce Biossat argues for a robust, protected system to curb waste and fraud in public spending. He cites FHA inspectors pressed by contractors, and highway project corruption in Oklahoma, showing inspectors face pressures that undermine performance. He calls for independent, empowered inspectors to ensure value for vast federal outlays.
A policy committee chaired by Senator Styles Bridges analyzes school performance from 1952/53 to 1960/61. Pupils rose 35 percent while instructional staff grew 45 percent, classroom construction lagged, teachers’ salaries up 52 percent, and per capita personal income up 30 percent. The report lauds progress but argues federal control is unnecessary and risky.
The piece critiques food faddists and ironizes dietary extremism while stressing sensible eating. It cites a New England Journal of Medicine verse and cautions that nutrition should be physician supervised when necessary, but the majority should rely on standard foods available in markets. It notes heat affects energy and humor about giving a wife pretty things.
Washington columnist Peter Edson compares Kennedy and Khrushchev as players in a geopolitical stud poker game. He weighs U S doctrine, Laos and Cuba policy, and intelligence missteps, arguing American strength versus uncertain Soviet tactics and Khrushchev's hidden cards. He frames the leaders as wagering on crises, with the balance of power resting on face-down options.
AP Business News reports debt across public and private sectors remains closely tied to national income. Despite a 1960–61 recession slowing corporate and individual borrowing, total debt reached 883 billion at year start with gains across government, corporations, and individuals, signaling a renewed borrowing pace ahead.
New York AP profile of Sophia Loren outlines her two word rule to ease nerves. Loren, advancing from Naples waif to global star, says she takes it easy and aims to please herself. She discusses food, work pace, and staying self possessed amid fame.
The Journal invites local readers to submit letters on topics of real local interest. Views expressed are not endorsed by the Journal. Letters must be signed with an address, but the writer’s name may be withheld if requested.
Final days of the Legislature linger over L. D. 538 to raise Maine pension minimums for elderly teachers. Current monthly pensions of 87.50, 95.83, and 104.17 would rise to 100, 112.50, and 125 with yearly totals of 1,200, 1,359, and 1,500, costing about 150,000 yearly. About 800 teachers would benefit, many aged 70 or more, with hardships like malnutrition and limited medical care.
A Biddeford Saco Journal excerpt presents a publisher statement and editor contact details, followed by a personal quotation about work ethic and life philosophy. The piece links printed local news, AP journalism rights, and a reflective comment on choosing tasks that please and interest the author.
Across clues include base ball team Baltimore and Chester Arthur. Many entries span geography, science, language, and classical terms. Down clues cover foot word element, Olympian gods, colors and tones, and common prefixes and suffixes.
Ruth Millett notes many widows find lingering friends drift away after their husbands’ deaths. A letter from a widow recounts how couple circles once shared social life, but within two years most couples no longer invite her to mixed gatherings. She asks if losing part of a social world is inevitable and unanswered.
A 1961 guidance piece outlines the five step appeal process for Social Security denials. Start with reconsideration in writing within six months, then a formal referee review, then Appeals Council review, and finally U.S. District Court. It notes attorneys rarely handle private divorce or nonagency cases and offers Ray Henry’s handbook for 35 cents.
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