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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

4

Religion in action a call for moral revival in America

Cardinal Cushing and the United Presbyterian Assembly urge ethics in public life amid a national dip in moral health. They argue religion must translate belief into action, noting strong unified critique across denominations. The moment offers hope for a national moral revival despite crisis.

Massachusetts Cardinal Cushing Volpe Recen General Assembly United Presbyterian Denomination Henry P. van Dusen N. Y. Union Theological Seminary United States America

Leisure as market signals growing American economy

Leisure time has more than doubled in 13 years with 40 million paid vacations driving huge travel and recreation spending. National park visits tripled since 1946 and tourism sales rival corporate value. By 1960, 16 million Americans over 65 have pension income fueling growth and community development to serve tourists. Confidence in a growing America grows.

U. S America

Free enterprise prize winner from Angieton Texas

Herschel Mills, a 17 year old from Angieton Texas, won the $1,000 first prize in an essay contest on free enterprise sponsored by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. His opening compares the modern American supermarket to a monument of free enterprise and highlights intense competition among producers and stores as key to high living standards.

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Herschel Mills Angieton Texas Young Herschel Mills

Edison Bust Spotlighted in New York Hall of Fame

A bust of Thomas A Edison was recently installed in the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University. The piece accompanies a 1926 quotation praising machines as tools for human escape from bondage and arguing that more complex machinery can raise living and working standards, urging readers to consider automation as natural progress rather than a threat.

Thomas Alva Edison New York University United States

Kennedy program looms as Congress prepares to act

Washington reports that President Kennedy plans to finish his legislative package by June with proposals to make permanent unemployment insurance, create a Disarmament Administration, and launch a youth opportunities bill tying in the Conservation Corps. Reorganizations of OCDM and civilian defense are outlined, with 60 day before effect rule noted.

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assn. Washington NEA Kennedy Congress Conservation Corps Office of Civilan Defense and Mobilization OCDM State of the Union Capitol Hill Eisenhower Abraham Lincoln Mobile Ala Thomas A. Dooley Robert Frost Naval Aviation Pensacola

Kennedy Era Bills Move Through Congress

Federal aid to education nears final action with tax reform slated for next year. Retraining the unemployed and omnibus bills cover farm housing foreign aid and social security expansions. Planes, highways, antipollution and urban affairs programs grow. Significant CIA reorganization and Peace Corps expansion accompany a $200 million Army modernization and a $789 billion moon program within an $85 billion budget.

Kennedy Congress Department of Urban Affairs Peace Corps Food For Peace Central Intelligence Agency U. S. Information Agency

Debt limit debate drags on amid budget concerns

AP News Analyst outlines the recurring U.S. debt crisis as Congress faces raising the legal cap from 285 billion to about 298 billion for the upcoming year. Treasury plans foresee deficits around 3.7 to 5 billion with spending near 85 billion and revenues falling short.

AP Business NEW York Uncle Sam Congress Treasury Financia U.S Treasury

Father’s Day Surprise Dinner For Beloved Dad

HAL BOYLE recalls a family’s Father’s Day plan to honor their father with a top restaurant steak dinner. Mother orchestrates a teddy banquet at Sirloin Gulch, turning a usual gift into a grand, heartfelt tribute. The dad, initially reluctant, relaxes as wine flows and four steaks arrive. The toast celebrates the father’s kindness, strength, and long marriage.

Hal Boyle New York Sis Junior

Welcome tips for visiting a daughter-in-law home

Ruth Millett Tipson advises new in law etiquette focusing on respect and restraint. Avoid disciplining the grandchildren, criticizing the couple or their friends, and revealing household tips. Do not belittle the young couple or overstep by undermining their household efforts. End with positive encouragement to strengthen the son’s marriage.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn Johnnie Susie

Burial benefits for veterans include 250 VA allowance and 255 Social Security lump sum

Many veterans qualify for a $250 VA burial allowance and a Social Security lump sum up to $255, with eligibility based on discharge type and specific SS conditions. Applications must be filed within two years post burial. Burial in a national cemetery is available at no cost, with 82 cemeteries in 33 states and Puerto Rico.

Washington National Veterans Administration Social Security Socaal Security States Puerto Rico

Biddeford Saco Journal masthead and credits

Biddeford Saco Journal details publisher editors and contact numbers with subscription rates. It lists day publication except Sunday, address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine, and notes Associated Press rights for local news and dispatches.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Pau Casavant T J Mahoney Associated Press

Beatty Too Irish To Play Bronx Jew

Hollywood page notes Josh Logan wanting Beatty for Moss Hart in Act One but worrying the actor looks too Irish for a Bronx Jew. It records Beatty’s film presence, Lana Turner’s honeymoon plans, Hope and Crosby shoots, and industry chatter about Star in the West and The Road to Hong Kong. Also mentions a flood set sign for Bachelor in Paradise and Marilyn Monroe’s earnings from Misfits and Some Like It Hot.

Hollywood Josh Logan Warren Beatty Moss Hart Beatty Shirley MacLaine James Dean Dean Elia Kazan Danny Kaye Lana Turner Fred May Orient Hope Crosby Hong Kong London Juliet Prowse Fox Hal Wallis Juliet Bob Hope Dupont General Motors Supreme Court Marilyn Monroe

Father’s Day Supper Ends With Surprise Bill

A family spoils Dad on Father’s Day with a meal out and a playful bill. The waiter totals $26.38 and the family members, including Junior and Sis, refuse to let Dad pay. He digs up $29.13 from his pockets and tells the waiter to keep the change, while the family promises to repay tomorrow. The moment leaves Dad feeling needed and warm despite the embarrassment.

Junior Sis Mother

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact list of crossword items with numerous across and down clues including names like Richardson, Burnett, and Linden tree, plus sections on Greek letters, lava, and regional terms. many items reference era, places, and common puzzle categories.

Richardson

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