Why Biddeford Saco Journal Keeps Its Name
Editorial responds to Ed Lambert's inquiry about the newspaper name. It explains the Biddeford Saco Journal reflects a single community rather than a polycommunity paper, while noting circulation and coverage extend to Arundel Wells Ogunquit Kennebunkport Alfred Waterboro Hollis Buxton and surrounding towns. It emphasizes the paper covers regional developments and maintains a home paper identity for Biddeford Saco and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lambert
People’s Forum
Biddeford
Alfred
Waterboro
Hollis
Buxton
Lambert
Saco
Lewiston
Portland
Kennedy Civil Rights Message Pushes Economic Agenda
President Kennedy elevates civil rights as a major economic program urging Congress to stay in session to craft a single omnibus bill. He links 20 major recommendations to jobs, education, urban renewal, and welfare, stressing equal employment and targeted aid to lagging communities. The plan ties civil rights to growth, urging executive power to accelerate reforms.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Kennedy
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Congress
United States
Philadelphia
Pany
Commerce, Labor and Health
Woman Astronauts Break Ground In Space Race
A Soviet woman Valentina Tereshkova, 26, skilled in parachuting, joins a male dominated space program, while U S plans Gemini Agena tests no earlier than 1985. The event boosts calls for wider female roles in space exploration and could end the long standing male only policy at Cape Canaveral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentina Tereshkova
U. S
Obituary Trends Favor the Joiner in Daily Notices
A critique notes obituaries emphasize organizational ties and survivor lists over personal character. The piece argues that large, activity anchored listings boost headline prominence, while humble virtues and neighborly deeds often go unseen unless the deceased held notable posts or Who's Who status.
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Times
Remembering Zazu Pitts and fellow comedy stars of old
A nostalgic tribute recalls Zazu Pitts and peers Marie Dressler Edna May Oliver Carole Lombard Patsy Kelly Louise Fazenda and Thelma Todd noting their impact and noting tragic ends While comedy brought laughter many faced sorrowful fates including deaths and suicides The piece ends with light anecdotes about a bank heist and paper hangers offering jestful bits.
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Zazu Pitts
Zazu
Comediennes
Marie Dressler
Edna May Oliver
Carole Lombard
Polly Moran
Miss Dressler
Thelma Todd
Thelma
Patsy Kelly
Louise Fazenda
Cora Witherspoon
Edna May
Marie
Carole
Edna
Louise
Melody for fat men in Boyle's column draws laughs
New York columnist jokes about Roscoe a heavy man through quips on work delays, appetite, clothing, elevators, and beach shade. Heaton’s pool dive and office calories bits punctuate the piece with playful taunts and stunts about weight and humor.
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New York
Roscoe
Tubby
Heaton
Santa Claus
Readers Letters Promote Prayer and Atheism Debate
The Journal invites letters for People’s Forum written on one side of paper. A letter references Captain Eddie Rickenbacker’s faith during a Pacific raft ordeal and argues for prayer in schools while contrasting atheistic views. Lillian M. Denis of Saco signs the message.
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Nellie
United States
Eddie Rickenbacker
South Pacific
Capt. Rickenbacker
Lillian M. Denis
Saco
Education for older minds moves beyond retirement
The Oliver Wendell Holmes Association seeks to run pilot institutes for retirees to study liberal arts and science for learning’s sake. Led by Dr Kirtley E Mather and Harry A Bullis, the program emphasizes keeping minds active without degrees or exams. The first eight week institute starts July 8 in Rensselaerville New York on Man and Science with Dr Mather and Dr Harlow Shapley.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Association
Harry A. Bullis
General Mills Corporation
Association
Mather
Rensselaerville
New York
Harvard
Harlow Shapley
Park Avenue South
N. Y
Martin & Segal
Nuclear age films head to theaters this year
Hollywood previews three major nuclear age thrillers based on best sellers. Fail-Safe and Dr Strangelove from Columbia explore the perils of US Soviet brinkmanship with Fonda, Sellers, and Kubrick at the helm. Seven Days in May stars Lancaster Douglas and OBrien under Frankenheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Dr. Strangelove
Columbia
United States
Soviet Union
Eugene Burdick
Harvey Weler
Max Youngstein
New York
Sidney Lumet
Henry Fonda
Dan O'Herlihy
Walter Matthau
Fonda
Stanley Kubrick
Lolita
Peter Sellers
George C. Scott
Sterling Hayden
Keenan Wynn
Shepperton Studios
England
Fredric March
Paramount
Fletcher Knebel
Charles Bailey
Burt Lancaster
Kirk Douglas
Edmond O’brien
Georgia
John Frankenaimer
Should Teens Go Steady At Fifteen Or Sixteen
Ruth Millett argues teens should avoid steady dating at ages 15 or 16. She says girls should date many boys to build confidence and social skill, not tie up with one. Steady relationships risk immature emotions, trouble, and early marriage, though parents struggle to discourage it.
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Annie
IRS rules for business entertainment expenses outlined
AP report explains new IRS rules for deductible business entertainment costs, including payments for meals, hotel dinners, and entertaining clients and their spouses. It notes the line between business and pleasure must be clearly established and that rules may be revised after a trial period. It also covers potential impact on hotels, night clubs, resort owners, and bookkeepers. In a separate item, Bishop Clyde W Meadows discusses youth unhappiness as a factor in American life, referencing the 1960 White House Conference and concerns about meaning and purpose among young adults.
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AP Business News
NEW York
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Ag Hodedeas
Congress
Columbus, Ohio
America
Clyde W. Meadows
Chambersburg
International Society of Christian Endeavor
The
World's Union
Columbus
White House
Bishop Meadows
Biddeford Lace Journal Publisher and rates notice
The Biddeford Lace Journal lists Adams Street publication details and staff contacts with a subscription rate table. Payable in advance rates are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00, with Associated Press rights noted.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Marie Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
AP News
Maine
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Combined in One List
A condensed set of crossword clues including 35 Was present 39 Grasp mentally 41 Long and slender 42 Unique sort of person slang 43 Special editions 45 Ladder 46 Relative of Mac Bud etc 47 Oriental salutation 48 Disney characters 49 Anchoret 1 Long-drawn speeches 53 Springes 54 Hardened 55 Equaled 56 Aims at 2 Eurasian river 3 Negative 4 Understandable 5 Germans in the Revolutionary War 6 Fleeting 7 Flanges 8 Ibsen character 9 Boarding house in France W Publish a book in violation of copyright 11 Wide awake 12 Tennis shot 13 Office stamp 15 More Incid 18 Saucy 21 Misleading tactic 22 Sovereignty 24 Star formation 26 Prepares and serves food 28 implored 31 Otters again 32 Fine china 37 Drew out 38 Units in the C G S systems 40 Spindles 44 Ammonia derivative 47 Masculine title 48 Grade 50 Avril s follower 52 Meadows pla of the crowfoot family
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Mac
Bud
C.G.S
Avril
Meadows
Pla
Crowfoot
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Mr. Lambert
Washington News
Zazu, Marie and
Iowa
Boyle
Ee Cate
Ars
and Veterans Guide
Martin E. Legal
By Bob Thomas
Ruth Millett
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Business Mirror
Lace Journal
France
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