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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

4

Washington News Test for 'project chariot' report

Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports the AEC released a full Plowshare program update on Project Chariot, a proposed nonmilitary nuclear blast to excavate a Alaska Northwest harbor near Cape Thompson. The plan's viability hinges on protecting Eskimo villages and wildlife, while opposition warns of fallout risks.

Peter Edson Washington N Enterprise Assn WGTON NEA Kennedy Geneva U.S. Atomic Energy Commission AEC Alaska Bering Strait U.S.S.R Siberia Cape Thompson Arctic Ocean Point Hope

Things You Owe Yourself A Ruth Millett essay

Ruth Millett outlines a woman's duties to herself including independence through earning, outside interests, daily quiet time, self worth, dignity, strong family and community role, continued growth, values guiding decisions, and finding joy in homemaking. She argues neglecting these debts cheats both woman and family.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Adventists linked to lower heart disease in diet study

Washington notes an aging audience as Dr. Richard Walden reports Seventh Day Adventists show 40 percent fewer diseased heart arteries and 15 percent lower blood cholesterol. He cautions other factors like tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and stress must also be studied to complete the picture. The piece blends health science with reminiscences of Grange life and rural community traditions.

Ray Henry Washington—News Richard Walden College of Medical Evangelists Loma Linda Calif Walden

A Well-Ordered Life Like Climbing a Tower

Editorial on gradual ascent in life comparing progress to ascending a tower. The author suggests the view improves with height and perspective broadens as one advances, citing William Lyon Phelps as the source of the quote.

William Lyon Phelps

Nixon's California gubernatorial bid may be building

California political observers and GOP insiders say Richard Nixon is pressured to run for governor in 1962 to stay visible. Aides like Murray Chotiner push for new Republican clubs while timing remains flexible. If he delays or declines, it would surprise the party and the political world.

Richard M. Nixon Los Angeles California Edmund G Pat) Brown Nixon Eisenhower Texas Senate John Tower Murray Chotiner

Congress must modernize transportation laws says Loomis

President Daniel P. Loomis of the Association of American Railroads argues that the United States has built a premier transportation system but needs legislative action to modernize laws. He warns large subsidies and over-regulation distort carrier success, urging equal government treatment in taxation regulation and promotion to ensure balanced, cheaper national service.

America Washington Daniel P. Loomis Association of American Railroads Loomis

Question of choice sparks ham moisture debate

A national survey for the American Meat Institute shows most American housewives prefer juicier smoked hams with added moisture. Five of ten favor the new style, three prefer the old dry kind, two have no preference. The issue focuses on permissible moisture limits without compromising purity.

American Meat Institute Secretary of Agriculture

U S engineers build abroad in growing export boom

U S firms with engineering and construction skills earn large sums overseas, aiding balance of payments. Official 1960 data show at least 120 million in net income from foreign jobs, with actual earnings likely higher due to uncounted military work and foreign subsidiaries. The National Constructors Association says about 200 foreign projects employ 500 Americans abroad and 30,000 foreign workers. Stone & Webster reports staff engineers in two dozen countries annually, while the Construction Industry International Committee notes 2.5 billion dollars in overseas work over five years and 3,000 Americans on foreign jobs at 22 top firms.

AP Business News New York U. S United States U.S National Constructors Association Stone & Webster En Gineering Corp Boston Construction Industry International Committee

Boyle's Column advises men when to drop a doubtfully interested girlfriend

New York columnist Hal Boyle offers eight warning signs that a girlfriend lacks serious interest. If she ignores birthdays, favors expensive dining, avoids eye contact, talks of herself, never closes her eyes at good night, and prefers others over you in many situations, it may be time to end the relationship.

New York Pavement Plato Sam

Nostalgic Grange recollections from North Saco ceremony

Miss Alta Jose recalls the 50 year history of North Saco Grange from its 1910 vestry meeting with 25 farm people to charter status. She describes early travel between area Granges, strict adherence to Grange rules, and memories of ice cream and large Pomona gatherings in a small church setting.

Alta Jose Grange North Saco Grange Saco Maine Dunston North Scarborough Buxton West Buxton Hollis Bar Mills Goodwins Mills

Biddeford Saco Journal Publication Details

Biddeford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine and identifies Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. It notes telephone numbers for departments and subscription rates: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. It declares Associated Press membership and post office entry details.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T J. Mahoney Associated Press Post Office

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Summary

Crossword list reads mixed with numbers and fragmented phrases. Includes references to across clues such as Arabian, inventor of Morse partner, Greek goddess, and historical terms. Contains partial entries for 1945 era time, Guam port, and ancient Palestine city.

Samuel Abbi Siataeiele Lion Guam Palestine

Butter colorant and Greek sages trivia column

A Q and A style item lists annatto as the butter colorant. It then names seven wise men of Greece: Bias, Chilon, Cleobulus, Periander, Pittacus, Solon, and Thales. It states Kenneth C. Royall as the nation’s last secretary of war. It notes the post was abolished and mentions General George Marshall serving as defense secretary in 1950.

Greece A—Bias Chilon Cleobus Periander Pittacus Solon Thales Kenneth C. Royall

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