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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1961
Page
4
Editorial note cites Blaise Pascal on living in the now with the idea that eternity hinges on the present moment. It frames time as a single, decisive instant shaping fate and reflection. The piece invites readers to focus on current actions and awareness rather than distant aims.
Bruce Biossat contrasts Kennedy and Eisenhower as they open their presidencies with lists of urgent measures. Kennedy focuses on unemployment relief education welfare and health and calls for foreign trade easing and OECD engagement. Ike’s 1953 slate mixes domestic reforms including welfare limits and tax shifts with broad aims like Hawaii statehood offshore oil title transfers and defense controls, facing stiff Capitol Hill resistance.
The president of the Association of American Railroads cites over 16 billion dollars spent on improvements since World War II and widespread modernization. Despite dieselization, new yards, and millions of cars, regulators and taxes hinder progress, as railroads seek equal treatment and the right to compete without special favors.
The 1960 census sparked calls for a five year cycle to improve federal aid allotments based on updated population figures. Advocates led by Rep John Lesinski cite state and local grants for health, employment, roads, libraries, and water works as dependent on current data. While costly, proponents argue a mid decade census would suffice to refresh figures and guide private business decisions.
Washington Hoffa seeks full control as court ends monitor regime and calls a union convention. He aims to be elected president of the 1.7 million member Teamsters, with plans to shape labor policy and gain access to pension funds under looser oversight amid mounting pressure from the Kennedy administration. Hoffa expands influence through wage gains, political reach, and pushes to include Teamsters in future labor management conferences.
AP TV-Radio writer Cynthia Lowry notes the Sullivan Paar debate may redefine TV entertainment with no clear winner. The piece covers Merrill's paid appearance on Paar and Sullivan's fee dispute, plus St Patrick's themed Sullivan show vaudeville and a late night recommendation for the Sullivan Paar debate on NBC.
Investors forum laments Uncle Sam must tackle broad social needs with possible deficit spending. The piece traces deficits from 1933 to 1961, warns of inflation from bond pumping, and notes declining dollar purchasing power amid rising living costs and public sector wage pressures as exemplified by New York City police pay disputes.
The Journal invites signed letters on real local topics with the writer’s address. Roland A Rioux endorses Geo H Des Roberts’ recent Peoples Forum letter with an amen.
Richard M. Nixon urged Republicans to seek new blood and talent to win the 1962 congressional elections. He spoke after losing the presidency to John F. Kennedy, noting the party’s enduring conservatism and past electoral limits. Senate leader Everett Dirksen and Representative Charles Halleck echo the cautious tone, appearing on TV with Kennedy programs. Continues on Page Six.
In cities across the nation the Chamber of Commerce is a waning force as new groups like Convention Bureaus and Downtown Associations take the lead. San Francisco and New York show shrinking memberships while Houston and Dallas sustain vitality. The Wall Street Journal notes bulky committees hinder progress, and many Chambers struggle to remain relevant. A few exceptions exist, but overall the Chamber is portrayed as an extinct volcano needing renewal. The piece ends with a light AP item about a bull-headed bull in S. C.
A 1961 advertisement proposes in inflationary times to buy value stocks across sectors. It promotes diversifying $10,000 into utilities, oil, food, banks and chemicals and offers a 42 page handbook for 50 cents. The piece includes postal address details and pays tribute to Harry C. France.
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Ruth Millett probes domestic roles in a syndicated column about who handles decisions and tasks at home. The piece lists common household duties and asks readers to compare who truly makes the rules and budgets.
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