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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
4
A brief aphorism notes that authority is weakened when overused or exercised indiscreetly by a leader or figure. The quote attributed to A Kingston emphasizes restraint and prudent governance to maintain respect and effective rule.
The Texas special Senate race saw Republican John Tower defeat Democrat William Blakley as experts weigh long term GOP gains statewide. Tower ran as a Goldwater style conservative with Eisenhower endorsement, while Blakley faced a weak campaign and reminders of Kennedy support. Voter turnout in the runoff was notably lower than in the April primary, prompting discussions on party dynamics and future state strategy.
At the White House News Photographers Association dinner Alan King joked about TV test patterns early rising, weather bans, and Florida on $35 a week. President Kennedy presented awards and quipped about married photographers while Edward R. Murrow discussed ISIA aims. A Lock Co party offered $500 for a new pick proof lock but yielded no winner. A veteran hotel head waiter noted retirement to enjoy his wife’s cooking.
The piece argues rising education levels will boost lifetime earnings and consumer power through 1970 and beyond. It notes 20 million more high school graduates and 3 million more college graduates, with night classes and extension courses increasing. It links smarter consumers to greater demand for better schools, hospitals, and civic services, urging local economic alignment with national growth.
The Advertising Council argues that savings are fueling a new climb in the economy as buyers pause during plateau periods. Individual net savings top 375 billion dollars, with broadening ownership including 12 million stockholders and federal deposit insurance boosting safety.
Banks press the in-plant service as a way to win a share of savings and loans from wage earners. Credit unions, now 12 million members, face rising competition as banks extend on-the-job services from the Bank of America model. Assets rise to 5.6 billion with loans at 4.3 billion, while unions benefit from low costs and tax exemptions.
HAL BOYLE reflects on nostalgic past comforts and simpler times. He recalls teens babysitting for 50 cents, dogs named Tighe Buck or Prince, cheap treats, hand powered mowers, dawn roosters, lamplighters, porch swings, and a social order where adults controlled behavior and childhood adventures centered on backyard caves and coal ash chores.
Biddeford Maine daily newspaper notices list Casavant publisher and Mahoney editor with contact lines. Subscription rates run one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and pays second class postage.
Ruth Millett humorously explains how men misread women by interpreting phrases literally. She lists examples like ready in a minute and it’s too expensive as signals of longer preparations or hidden desires. The column highlights when a wife signals needs, wants, or dissatisfaction in everyday speech.
Paul Harvey argues alcoholism is a major public health crisis with eight million affected and 350000 deaths yearly. He cites Solomon, discusses character damage, prison rates, and notes treatment options including conditioned reflex, narcoanalysis, and AA as the best path to a useful life. He urges church affiliation through AA.
Rev Sidney J Willis of Manchester NH recounts the origin of Children’s Day. Beginning with 1857 in Chelsea Massachusetts Charles H Leonard established a dedicated Children’s Sunday. The concept spread to Boston and was formally recognized by the General Convention in 1867. Various denominations later adopted the second Sunday in June as Children's Day to unite church and Sunday school in a formal annual service.
A reflective prayer asks for restraint and grace as aging brings patience listening and restraint. It seeks to avoid constant commentary and the urge to fix others while desiring thoughtful kindness, humility, and friendship at life's end. The source cites Rev Sidney J Willis in Manchester New Hampshire.
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The Journal and People’s Forum publish a letter praising the successful search for 10 year old Donald Locke of Wells Maine. A Scouting official thanks area men and boys who aided the nightlong effort and expresses communal pride in their readiness to help.
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