This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1961
Page
5
The editorial reflects on nature’s renewal as spring arrives, noting blossoms opening and soil showing vitality. It frames this seasonal awakening as a cheerful signal of growth and fresh opportunity for Biddeford and Saco communities.
Bruce Biossart notes persistent farm surpluses likely for a generation. He cites record 1950 farm exports at $4.8 billion, with 15 percent of cash receipts from exports. Despite government programs, surplus stock strains treasuries though expanded exports aid both domestic farms and U S strategic aims abroad.
The American Medical Association criticizes the Kerr Mills policy proposal arguing it will hurt the elderly by imposing daily hospital charges and favoring the rich. It urges public consideration, noting millions on Social Security cannot bear added expenses while emphasizing the bill’s sound intent and state responsibilities.
Washington's Peter Edson reports Tokyo discussion over Edwin Oldfather Reischauer potential U.S. ambassador to Japan. Supporters praise his language and understanding of Japanese society, while Senate confirmation and the career diplomat rules complicate the candidacy.
Canadian provinces Ontario Manitoba and Nova Scotia say state financed hospital services require higher revenues. under the shared funding plan the federal government pays about half and the provinces the rest. nova scotia Premier stanfield signals a 5 percent sales tax may be needed to cover costs while ontario projects hospital bills reaching 388.7 million by march 31 1964 after two years of red ink.
Editor quotes a national retailer with 36 stores saying it could not do business today without advertising in 84 papers. The piece argues newspapers reliably move goods, as retailers and manufacturers rely on print ads to reach tens of millions. It also notes the primacy of the printed word for advertisers and contrasts it with how back-seat drivers vs front-seat drivers cause trouble, closing with a curious line about a girl being sweet.
AP analysis notes rising prices since fall fuelled by optimism and Dow theory signals. Public interest and volatility persist as investors ride high rails and odd-lot sellers exit, while critics warn trends may diverge from individual stocks.
Boyle explains longevity lies in treating oneself with female-like respect and confidence. Men often bore themselves to death, while women sustain self-admiration through grooming and self-mirroring, imagining themselves as fair and desired. This self-deception helps women outlive many men.
A New Delhi datelined item from Ruth Millett notes that dowries persist in India despite illegality, while American marriages burden both families financially. Young unions often require parental subsidies, with costs shifting after separation or divorce and fathers frequently supporting a second family. The piece contrasts pre marriage financial planning in India with post marriage arrangements in the United States. It ends by promoting Ruth Millett’s Happier Wives column and a Reader Service offer.
Paul Harvey argues pessimism endangers Americans as he recalls historical men of invention who faced doubt. He cites Ben Franklin, Columbus, the Wright brothers, and a Boston doom sayer, noting leaders and workers often faced discouraging forecasts yet pressed forward.
The Biddeford Saco Journal presents a satirical piece on masculine vanity and the recession, tracing a hot dog vendor's decline as his son flags economic trouble. Labor Department data and Commerce Secretary Hodges brace for a spring upturn amid political pressure on unemployment data.
The Journal letters urge focus on teachers over school buildings amid a national rush for better education. Authors argue Russia’s progress stems from better teachers, not costlier classrooms, warning politicians and PTA members alike and urging scrutiny of teacher quality and training.
The poem warns that deeds of kindness done for worldly gain lose their value and cites Jesus the Father and salvation as the motivation. True acts of mercy flow from heavenly love and are blessed when offered to the Master without expectation of reward.
Across clues include shifts suddenly be enough scold Not tempted medica drugs Parlor game admonition to pedestrians four words Spanish sir Female ruff De ees We Wagner roles Evening in Berlin Bubbling in the pot Chez at his house Fr Signs for a tain roads Common suffix Chapter in verse Rewards Stick close to your desks and MOVEE allume May 3 words Seek for victims Mystic Hindu syllables Tree-climbing civet Trafic warning for a rainy day tiny puncture Hours in the sky Craftsman Income Most mouth ett a nts suey repeat Precious Vision Comb form Mayonnaise Furze Spa on Lake Geneva France NATO's Oriental counterpart Of this of that kind Not addicted to derring-do Taillike part in bacteria In mink perhaps Dies Day of Wrath Lat Surrender Place of innocence Royal Military College Abbr River into another Asked ta with bat aw imper T S Eliot 2 words Slow in music Just fair Young eel Unsmooth Fall apart In best condition Colleq Paris onburb on the Seine A Samuel Johnson romance Was remorseful Status of a best selling record two words Knowing of More timid Type of mechanical airplane control came Italian coin Intransitive Abbr Flat payment Vintage Grounded birds Part of a golf course
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.