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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1961
Page
4
An editorial page meditates on how love smooths life while hate fixates on the single grievance. The thought attributes emotional focus to the power of affection versus hostility, drawing on a George MacDonald quotation to illustrate the moral contrast.
Nixon faces a tough 1964 decision as he weighs running for national power or seeking a California governorship base. He must balance the pledge to serve a full term, the risk of a lone draft, and shifting party dynamics while remaining influential enough to maneuver for future leadership opportunities. The key test will be his response to pressure over a 1962 California gubernatorial bid and whether he stays free for national maneuvering.
William E. Gilroy argues that group scholarly work in Bible revisions like the New English Bible and Revised Standard Version combines broad expertise with rigorous methods. He notes strengths of group translation against the idiosyncrasies of single translators and asks whether an ideal English Bible, blending Jeffersonian independence with Shakespearean mastery, is attainable. Time will tell.
Ernest Swigert of Hyster Corporation attacks labor unions and welfare expansion as ruinous to national character and wealth creation. He warns a $27 billion annual welfare cost would swell into a welfare state eroding independence and drive a nation toward bankruptcy. He condemns dependence and praises provident self-reliance while noting the perils of a dependent society.
Washington officials weigh a plan to mobilize seasoned Asiatic troops from Malaya and the Philippines to assist Laos and South Vietnam, with US backing. The approach envisions immediate readiness and eventual deployment if Laos and South Vietnam signal need, while pressing Britain and France to back regional defense efforts.
AP analysis notes that private philanthropy adapts to economic slack with individuals under 10000 dollars a year contributing the bulk of gifts. Corporations increasingly participate, despite tax burdens and rising living costs. Total giving around 8 billion dollars, with major shares to religion, education, welfare, and health, while volunteer work and untracked giving also grow.
Hollywood AP James Bacon treats the Oscars like a derby with 12th annual selections. Entries list top actresses and actors with odds for categories including Best Picture and acting wins, noting Elizabeth Taylor and Jack Lemmon among favorites and detailing race-style commentary for each category.
The Biddeford Saco Journal displays its address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with Casavant as publisher and Mahoney as editor. It lists subscription rates payable in advance one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00 and notes Associated Press membership in the opening boilerplate.
Marion G. Banks signs a forceful forum letter urging Saco residents to scrutinize tax bills, Sanitary District plans, and school expansion. She questions budgeting, industry incentives, and the need for a competent business executive to attract manufacturing. She notes public letters are self written and warns of hidden costs.
A dense list of crossword clues is presented, mixing across and down entries with varied word lengths and themes. The puzzle includes definitions for anatomy, languages, geography, history, and common phrases, inviting stepwise deduction and cross-checking across and down entries.
Ruth Millett argues modern life leans on pills for every need from sleep to energy. A tale from England shows a mismix of two pills causing opposite weight changes, illustrating how reliance on medicines has grown beyond necessity. The piece condemns casual pill use and calls for reflection on this dependence.
Paul Harvey reviews President Kennedy's foreign aid proposals noting the push for five year funding and loans rather than grants. He argues Latin American nations prefer no-strings aid and warns past aid has failed to build lasting development. He supports a shift to self-sustaining effort while criticizing payola to dictators. Copyright 1961 General Features Corp.
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