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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought For Evening

A concise quote emphasizes that habitual orderliness of ideas leads to happiness and requires ordering even casual aspects of life. The author cites Eugene Delacroix, urging readers to adopt disciplined thinking as a pathway to inner contentment and clearer judgment.

Eugene Delacroix

MS Society reports 1960 MS research grants reach 403000

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society details in its annual report that 40 research projects received 403000 in grants in 1960, up 20 percent from 1959, plus 39600 for 13 fellowships. The society notes 500000 Americans affected and growing public awareness.

National Shirley Temple Black H. Houston Merritt Faculty of Medicine Columbia University Thomas L. Willman

Belief in God in the modern theological debate

A discussion of Is Modern Theology Atheistic with Dr A Campbell Garnett and the contrast between modern theology and Jesus teaching on the Fatherhood of God. It stresses belief rooted in human goodness and Christlike influence, noting God as spirit in a radio age and the need for minds and hearts to be attuned to His presence.

A. Campbell Garnett Jesus Paul God

Past leaders warned against welfare state dangers in history

The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson warning that government should aid only what individuals cannot do themselves and avoid debt. It notes the philosophy opposed to heavy public welfare. The closing line mentions an Ohio meat market robbery by a gunman, contrasting need and crime.

Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson

Khrushchev pressure on Berlin fuels new risk of war

Washington observers assess Khrushchev's Berlin memo as a prompting risk, not a fixed ultimatum, while noting theories that Moscow seeks leverage or a testing posture. The piece argues the United States and its allies must demonstrate enduring presence in Berlin to support a free German future, as a major confrontation looms.

Peter Edson Washington Assn. Washington NEA Berlin Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Kennedy Vienna Moscow Germany West Germany Russia United States Britain France U. S

Boyle's Column Tourist talk that tires

Hal Boyle captures amusing and frustrated observations from American tourists abroad. The piece stitches quips about dining cues, fashion, museums, language slips, currency, and cultural misreadings into a tapestry of farce and cultural clash, underscoring the irony of being an unofficial ambassador while bumbling through foreign sights.

Landlords and Children Poem Reminder in Forum

A reader Sally from Saco writes to The Journal’s Forum, recalling a childhood poem about children and gates to emphasize how some landlords ban kids. The letter argues for free expression on local issues and notes letters can be signed or anonymous upon request.

Perreault Adams Street Portland

Apples and Libraries From Olden Farm Tales

A short poem contrasts dried apple pies and fresh varieties with a village farmer’s life, then pivots to praise libraries. Dorothy Huff urges readers to seek wholesome, classic works over sensational trash, framing literature as a source of nourishment like fruit.

Dorothy Huff

Marlow is Taylor taking over

James Marlow reports on whether General Maxwell D Taylor becomes Kennedy’s main military adviser or an escalated influence among many, with Taylor favoring a single defense chief and an advisory board over the Joint Chiefs. The piece notes Taylor’s past criticism of the Joint Chiefs, his White House role aim, and his Berlin experience shaping defense views.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Kennedy Maxwell D. Taylor McGeorge Bundy Harvard Taylor Army Eisenhower Bundy Lyman Limnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff Look Magazine Joint Chiefs Supreme Military Council White House Purity Council Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNanara Congress

Kennedy tough stance defends Berlin in Khrushchev era

In a Chicago speech 14 months ago, Kennedy said Berlin is defensible through clear determination to go all out if required. As Kennedy assumes White House duties, Russians and Berliners wonder how hard he will resist Khrushchev pressures with allies.

Chicago Berlin Taylor White House Kennedy

Mirror Reflections on a Woman's Year Birthdays and Growth

Ruth Millet reflects on how birthdays reveal more than aging. A woman may gain wisdom, resilience, and new interests while facing gray hairs and weight, learning not to overjudge herself by a mirror. The year can bring courage, family support, and new friendships amid growing older.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn

States ease for physicians to form retirement corps

Four states have passed laws allowing physicians to form professional corporations to access tax privileges for pension and profit sharing plans. South Dakota limits incorporation to physicians. Arkansas permits professional corporations for physicians and dentists. Georgia and Tennessee allow all professionals to form corporations. The push for a uniform federal law to aid self employed workers continues in Congress, with a House bill gaining attention again this year. The delayed tax benefit would equalize treatment with employees, while current rules tax employer contributions only when benefits are drawn. President Eisenhower’s stance stalled previous bills. Kennedy admin has not voiced a position.

Washington American Medical Association South Dakaota Arkansas Georgia Tennessee AMA Congress House Senate

Daily Crossword Puzzle 46 Chess piece and other clues

Puzzle clues list across and down entries including chess piece unusual carried contemporary painter conjunction frequented coin of Israel most diminutive of small competence repeat materials for finishing brightly colored blanket garments take part in strong feeling is present at english breakfast beverage ben hecht hero st philip latin reader quaver greatly excited popular flavor gems of sheep who ger obliteration observances appropriate cuban reader ancient name of asian river favorite vacation spot obtuse one herb's relative sediment monocle clio rich white sauces fr in hampshire ss short story writer mead bubbly leaves abilities free cooking utensil sew $1 pile land of the 5 seay stone dong ca french song of 1790 by way of

St. Philip Hampshire

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