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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on Addison's claim that nothing pleases the mind like power or dominion, presenting a contemplative meditation on authority, human ambition, and the allure of control.
The piece analyzes Soviet messaging after the Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna talks. It notes Russia’s brighter public tone, questions motives for the summit, and warns that while Western diplomats doubt tangible gains, Khrushchev may have learned limits on miscalculation, though no clear restraint is evident.
National Review notes economist support for revising depreciation to boost growth and cut costs, but AFL-CIO opposition warns faster depreciation will accelerate automation and unemployment. The piece urges cooperation among industry, unions, and government to ease transitions and expand long term employment and living standards.
The Committee of One Million Against the Admission of Communist China to the United Nations urges U S diplomatic recognition curbing Red regime. It argues such action would betray the dead and unjustly imprisoned Americans, dishearten Asian allies, and threaten national security. By March 1, about 350 members of Congress had endorsed the effort.
The administration seeks major increases in Post Office charges to shrink annual deficits. The ICC was told parcel post rates should rise so fourth class service would cover costs, ideally by at least 4 percent. Day says details to follow and notes parcel post is a purely commercial service competing with private carriers.
Washington reports assess Joaquin Balaguer, 44, a law professor and diplomat, as the likely stabilizing figure in the Dominican Republic after Rafael Trujillo's assassination. With Cuba and Haiti threats, Balaguer's background in the foreign service and his positions under Trujillo raise questions about his future independence and power.
Jack Webb, in a rapid fire interview, blasts low budget flicks and censors, praises Walt Disney and George Stevens, and weighs film versus TV. He criticizes explicit content, notes foreign views of American films, and hints at returning to Dragnet while pursuing directing and producing projects with stars like Glenn Ford.
AP interview with Howard F. Wortham of Trainer Wortham & Co. notes women now hold a large share of private wealth and participate in investing, often displaying more extremity than men in risk tolerance. He warns of pitfalls when women invest solo, citing speculative fever from social tips and sentiment toward familiar brands or spouses' recommendations.
Ruth Millett explores the conflict within career oriented women who must adopt a tough business persona to succeed yet seek to remain nurturing at home. She notes the difficulty of switching between hard driven executive traits and gentler feminine behavior without letting one override the other.
Paul Harvey decries weekly tax withholding and payroll savings plans as hidden costs. He cites Minnesota and Iowa examples where workers receive far less than gross pay after withholdings. He argues government inflation and extra administration dilute value, calling savings bonds a con game and urging readers to question “free” services.
Wortham expands professional counselling to $25,000 to $100,000 accounts, moving beyond the traditional $100,000 threshold. The firm seeks complete custody of client portfolios and rejects sentimental “cat and dog” stocks. The piece notes a bachelor advisor and contrasts advice for women entering the market with limited experience. The sugar beet note recalls Franz Karl Achard building the first factory in 1802 in Silesia with Prussian aid.
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AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes Ed Sullivan Show celebrating 13th anniversary with a vaudeville mix of acts and star notes. He keeps short stints on stage despite production frills. NBC talks with John Daly stall over Who's My Line host. The piece laments repetition across networks and lists tonight’s recommended picks and times.
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