Biddeford Saco Drives for United Jewish Appeal Fall in Step
The Combined Jewish Appeal of Biddeford Saco launches its twenty third annual campaign to support the United Jewish Appeal aid to Israel and refugees. It highlights Israel’s absorption of 315,000 and the community’s two decade record of relief and rebuilding, urging broad local and interfaith support for 1961 efforts.
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United Jewish Appeal
Biddeford-Saco
Israel
UJA
Asia
Africa
Hoover urges citizens to aid enforcement against rising crime
J Edgar Hoover warns that crime threatens the nation and urges a solid citizen front behind law enforcement. He cites FBI data showing 1960 crime at a high and 90,000 fingerprint cards flagged as fugitives. The message calls for active civilian help and public readiness to oppose criminals.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
America
FBI
Nixon Humor Showcased in Campaign Witty Remarks
Washington items praise Nixon humor from 1960 campaign material. Volume II of The Speeches remarks and press conferences covers 118 days of Nixon oratory, including gags at North Carolina and New York events. Notable lines target Italian Americans and Eisenhower, Lincoln, and Khrushchev exchanges.
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Ae Peter Edson
Ana Fons
Smc
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Nixon
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Committee On Freedom of Information
Kennedy
North Carolina
All States
Long Beach
Calif
V. P
New York
Rockefeller
New York Columbian League
Portland
Ore
Khrushchev
Judy Garland Returns in Judgment at Nuremberg Film Role
Judy Garland, back after nearly seven years, stars as a German girl involved in a Nazi racial pollution case in Judgment at Nuremberg. She plans a London base with an apartment in New York, returns to England in June after her children finish school, and eyes future dramatic or musical projects plus a concert tour.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood (Ap
Judy
Garland
Hollywood
Nuremberg
London
New York
Europe
England
Marlene Dietrich
Montgomery Clift
United States
Texas
Molly Brown
California or Florida for winter home says Babson
Babson weighs California advantages versus retirement appeal in Florida for snowbound farmers. He notes California's climate variety, oil wealth and infrastructure, but warns of costly real estate, busy cities, and mortgage risk in state ventures. He suggests modest earners seek coastal California options or wait for cheaper prices after a downturn.
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Roger Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Central West
California
Florida
Los Angeles
Sunshine
Letter from Old Orchard VFW post commander ends term
In a closing year letter the Old Orchard Memorial Post No 7997 VFW commander thanks local businesses residents and the Biddeford and Saco Journal for support. He notes ongoing post improvements a grand opening and a dance to fund the Old Orchard Seniors NY trip. Next Sunday election of officers is open to members.
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Old Orchard Memorial
Old Orchard
Biddeford
Saco
Paul Harvey News Sets Record in Congressional Record
Twenty two Paul Harvey pieces have been read into the Congressional Record, signaling that political leaders heed his remarks. His three times weekly column is carried in the Biddeford Saco Journal, with editors pleased to share his work.
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Paul Harvey
Biddeford-Saco
General Features Corp
Florida land lure and oil quest in Sunniland region
The piece notes Florida lacks coal waterpower and natural gas but has growing electricity driven industry in Orlando Tampa and Jacksonville as oil exploration fizzled after early boom. It advises winter homes in Florida for retirees with steady checks and suggests buying existing homes over vacant lots while warning about motel and subdivision surpluses.
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California
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Nebraska
Florida
South Florida
Sunniland
Orlando
Tampa
Jacksonville
Today's Poem Stella Advances in High School Contest
A high school poetry contest at Thornton Academy awards Mary Louw Littlefield an honorable mention for her poem Today’s Poem Stella. Teacher Mrs Pauline Fournier supported the student in this scholastic event.
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Mary Louw Littlefield
Thornton Academy
Pauline Fournier
Social Security and VA burial benefits guidance
A California reader asks about wife survivor benefits for a man institutionalized and Social Security payments. Answers cover routine investigations before payments, and a $250 VA burial allowance for eligible veterans. Other questions address eligibility to collect Social Security at 62 based on a husband’s record, and Civil Service annuity taxation with advice to consult the IRS.
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California
Social Security Office
T. R
Iowa City
Pension and disability questions prompt Social Security guidance
Readers ask about early retirement penalties and eligibility for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration assesses each case individually, noting prize rules depend on permanence and work capacity. A minor working in a covered job requires a Social Security Number, and a revised handbook with 1961 changes is available for 35 cents.
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Cleveland
Social Security
Social Security Administration
M. N
Knoxville
Tenn
Ray Henry
Masachusetts Ave
N. W
Washington, D. C
AP News
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues
A dense list of crossword hints with numbered entries for Across clues. The page presents a grid-style puzzle flavor summing varied word lengths, from nourishment and minerals to languages, places, and common terms.
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Biddeford - Saco Journal
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Maine
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Veteran's Guide
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By Ray Henry
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St. Petersburg
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