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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1961
Page
4
Editorial on friendship comparing it to money with a cautionary view that bonds are easy to form but hard to maintain. Quotation from Samuel Butler underscores the reflection on value, trust, and steady effort in sustaining relationships.
The piece contrasts peace driven by St Patrick with hatred spread by others, noting the saint’s 1500 year legacy in Ireland and around the world. It highlights Irish pride, patronage, and a poem invoking blessing and resilience.
The 1960 advisory commission on inter governmental relations led by Frank Bane studied estate and gift taxes. It notes states now gain about 400 million of 2 billion total and proposes higher state credits to nearly double their share. The shift could simplify state tax systems and reduce administration costs, though individual taxpayers may not save. The plan spreads the offset over time with conditional state laws and periodic federal adjustments.
Mrs. Mynnie Fischer read a Milwaukee tale of large families and created The Family Foundation a non profit group that rents and later sells homes to large families. Ten years on the foundation owns 18 properties housing 560 children and guiding similar projects nationally while Fischer received a Theta Sigma Phi press award.
Washington NEA reporting outlines President Kennedy's plan for a two phase tax program with short term changes by June and a long range reform message after April. It notes possible temporary withholding suspensions, across the board rate cuts unlikely, and emphasis on closing loopholes to fund growth.
A humorous column recounts office boy experiences and boss banter in New York, contrasting old and new ways. It features jokes about salaries, attire, drugstore runs, pensions, gadgets, pimples, adenoids, and the beatnik trend, with playful digs at Henry the ambitious boss.
A short poem celebrates Saint Patrick's Day with abundant green imagery. Emerald Isle pride shines through green ribbons banners and lime lemonade as Louise Darcy marks the holiday.
Ruth Millett lists relatable snubs that wound a vain woman including aging remarks, dress déjà vu, mis-sized fittings, forgetting recognitions, and faded glamour. She notes the sting of being seen as older, less stylish, or less valued by peers and sales staff.
Paul Harvey argues against panic over unemployment and holiday fatalities. He cites 5,705,000 jobless and 64.42 million employed, warns against drastic remedies, notes population growth and immigration impact, and urges lawmakers to consult the 1961 World Almanac for factual immigration data before expanding jobseekers’ relief.
Local Biddeford Maine newspaper outlines subscription costs and advertised features. Mentions publisher Pau Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with contact numbers. Notes the Associated Press rights and anticipation of Treasury opening subscription books next week.
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Private and government borrowers tap lower long term rates. AT&T and Bell System companies plan to refund old debentures with cheaper new issues. The U S Treasury seeks to stretch maturities, replacing 1962 and 1963 notes with longer, higher yielding securities to curb overall carrying costs amid potential deficits.
In a Biddeford Saco Journal letter Dr. John F. Sly argues for raising Maine’s sales tax to 4 percent to fund schools and public services. The writer questions how revenues have been spent, urging earmarking for education and criticizing temporary emergency justifications. The letter prompts broader debate on priorities and fiscal policy.
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