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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1961
Page
4
A Biddeford Board of Education session Thursday night barred a reporter from attending, prompting a strong editorial outcry. The piece denounces the move as un-American and unlawful, urges full public access, and threatens legal scrutiny under the state Freedom of Information law.
Washington's T Graydon Upton, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, argues a fresh push is needed in the western hemisphere to mobilize spiritual and economic strength against Castro. He notes Operation Pan-America stalled, and urges a bottom‑up Simon Bolivar idea, with regional leadership and public relations to unite Latin America with the United States.
The piece reviews the status of the 41,000 mile interstate system, noting 8,000 miles built plus 2,300 miles of existing toll routes, with 4,100 under construction and plans on 10,000 more. About 60 percent finished overall, 1972 completion unlikely under current funding, potentially stretching to 1977. It cites graft and mismanagement concerns and possible new taxes to finish on time, with some states ready to accelerate spending. Miscellaneous snippets follow about optimism, change, and odd anecdotes.
Hollywood reports Hanna-Barbera’s Top Cat becomes ABC’s prime time Wednesday 830 as the studio expands to meet growing demand for cartoons. Joe Barbera explains Top Cat as a Sgt Bilko like alley cat schemer framed by Officer Dibble with a new cost effective animation approach reviving classic caricatured action.
Roger Babson argues against White House unemployment schemes and endorses government subsidies to bolster advertising. He contends increased advertising boosts purchasing power before employment rises and suggests temporary subsidies to newspapers and broadcasters to promote product sales, linking ad spending to jobs.
In a lengthy readers column, residents urge independent journalism in Biddeford and Saco to pressure city hall on zoning, redevelopment, and a cleaner, modern administration. They cite a pay raise for the mayor and charter changes as flawed, call for public hearings, and hint at a Democratic downturn if reform is blocked. Augusta coverage notes Gov Reed leading a Maine delegation to New York and the State of Maine training ship’s home visit. Discussions on full employment and wartime defense funding close the column.
A compact puzzle list with numerous Across clues including Way of doing something and Buffalo Bin, plus Down items such as Honor and Movie statuette. Various entries reference historical terms, abbreviations, and classic crossword fodder across diverse categories.
Reader inquiries focus on eligibility for retirement or disability Social Security payments. A late 50s father may not gain eligibility currently. an Annapolis correspondent who retired disabled may qualify if age 62 or disability is permanent. Guidance urges consulting local Social Security offices for individual options.
A reader questions retirement payment calculations and funeral lump sums. The column explains that years without earnings between ages 60 and 65 do not affect benefits, and clarifies eligibility for a funeral expenses lump sum and surviving spouse benefits including the three fourths of the deceased’s payments and a lump sum, with application requirements and a reference to a revised handbook.
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