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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1960
Page
4
Electra Wing Failure Traced to Turbulence and Weak Housings
The Electra crash investigations pinpointed a failure sequence where extreme turbulence in clear air, coupled with weakened engine housings, caused oscillations that cracked the wing. Engineers confirmed the problem after wind tunnel tests and reinforced the assemblies to prevent recurrence at a total mitigation cost of 25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
US Still Far Ahead in Electric Power Output
The Financial World cites two American expert trips to the Soviet Union showing the United States leading in power capacity. It notes 183 million kw for the U S versus 53 million for Russia with projections for 1965 of 245 million for the U S and 110 to 112 million for the Soviet Union. Russia has five atom plants totaling 565 000 kw while the U S is involved in 16 atomic projects totaling 1 4 million kw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial World
Soviet Union
U. S
Russia
Knowledge is Key to Freedom in Free Enterprise
Opinion Research Corpora tion finds workers mis understand capitalism and key terms like dividends and productivity. The New York Times notes many employees fail to grasp meaning of technology and socialism. The piece argues education is essential to sustain a free economy and representative government.
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Opinion Research Corporation
The
New York Times
Opinion Research Corporaion
Lawmaker Integrity and Broad Public Mores
A Waltham News Tribune editorial urges voters to judge candidates by long term national service rather than by aligning with pressure groups. It argues political maturity comes when leaders vote for the country, not for narrow interests. An ambulance driver was arrested for speeding, highlighting routine hard luck.
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United States
Waltham News Tribune
Highway engineers seek foolproof roads to fit more cars
The piece surveys 60 million vehicles and predictions of 110 million by 1975, urging smarter highway design. It cites NAS and Highway Research Board projects, from smoother ramps to driver psychology and a driving simulator, all aimed at boosting capacity while warning against merely packing in more vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Correspondent
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
National Academy of Sciences
Highway Research Board
Business outlook brightens as markets rally and exports rise
The AP reports a brighter business outlook with a stock market rally led by seasoned blue chips, steady long term capital spending, continued consumer demand, and a revival in U S exports. Export surplus supports dollar stability while imports lag. Officials note 37 billion dollars in planned capital spending despite earlier output dips and inventory caution. U S Steel’s Roger M Blough sees steel output bottoming and turning up by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Securities and Exchange Commission
Department of Commerce
Roger M. Blough
U. S. Steel
Beware the summer athlete in Boyle column
HAL BOYLE laments the “summer athlete” a perennial boyish middle aged figure who drains energy with hikes, rock throwing and constant activity. The piece contrasts carefree childhood summers with this adult who never grew up and finally collapses from heat.
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New York
Woodlands
Husband Learns What a Homemaker Does All Day
A husband surprised by his wife Ruth Whitlet s six weeks in hospital describes her daily tasks from morning to night. He notes chores include chauffeuring, groceries, cooking, cleaning, homework help, child quarrel settling, entertaining guests, and garden care. Neighbors helped during her absence, but the wife returns to restore order and acknowledges the depth of her responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Mama
NEA
Social Security offsets in private pensions fading but still lingering
Private pension plans often base benefits on Social Security with offsets or deductions. While many plans eliminated offset schemes due to impracticality and strained relations, some still anchor pensions to Social Security. Experts note gradual replacement by rising pensions and Social Security, with total retirement income potentially reaching a large share of pre retirement earnings. Ray Henry offers a revised handbook via mail for 35 cents.
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Ariz
Robert Myers
Social Security Administration
Social Security
Myers
Phoenix Reader
Socia Security
Ray Henry
Little Liz cautions on careful driving and insurance forms
The message urges safer driving as a practical way to avoid the hassle of filling out insurance paperwork, suggesting diligence behind the wheel reduces the risk of needing coverage claims.
Memorial Day Lilac Bloom From Mrs Emery Poem
A short poem depicts a woman with meager funds longing for roses and flowers. Her lilac bush blooms by Memorial Day, bringing solace as she places blooms beside her loved one under fragrant pines, with a final signature Mabel M Emery.
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Mabel M. Emery
Britons as ransom to Reds proposal raises alarm
Local letters condemn a retired British field marshal idea to trade Britain to the Soviet and Chinese regimes in exchange for noninterference. The writer argues it would strip Formosa’s people of freedom and overlook China's conquest by communists.
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Brita
Bernard Montgomery
Russia
Britain
Reds
Bimershal
Red China
Chou En-lai
Montgomer
Decares
China
Montgomery
Cina
Chon
Formosa
Kr. “Chev
Weather clues and crossword lore mix in daily puzzle page
A daily crossword puzzle includes Across clues such as Weather report, Look investigate, Pulitzer Prize novelist 1918, and many others. The page lists numerous entries like German river, Outdoor garages, Necklace shape, Bundle, Dedicated, and more, blending weather notes with wordplay trivia.
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Pitcher
Dream
England
Colley
Butler
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Adams Street
Biddeford
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T. J. Mahoney
Atlantic
Associated Press
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Ruth Whitlet
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Little Liz
People’s Forum
Jial
Sons OF Veterans
City Square
Woodlawn
G. A. R. Lot
Renata Tebaldi
Met Opera
Normandy
Quebec
Exchequer
Talert
Maxwell Anderson
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