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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1961
Page
4
Editorial reflects on realism surpassing imagination as a guiding literary virtue, invoking Mary Baker Eddy as a source of aphoristic wisdom and urging readers to value practical insight over fanciful notions.
Bruce Biassat argues strong free societies achieve much but require disciplined effort. Freedom is not auto fueled. citizens must contribute through focus, learning, and hard work. Kennedy is a leader but not a substitute for personal duty in strengthening liberty and meeting national goals.
Esther Van Wagoner Tufty reports from Jackson on a Mississippi conference where women from major groups form a coordinated effort under a Women's Cabinet of Public Affairs to attack water and air pollution. The visit reveals civic progress against segregation and remarks on quiet moderates amid racial tensions.
The Maine Highway Safety Committee warns motorists that a rear light is essential for distance judgment and protection. It cites grease and dirt on lenses impairing visibility and urges drivers to maintain taillights in top condition to avoid accidents.
In Washington, Dr Glenn T Seaborg of the AEC notes the Brode educational stunt set records in earning a BA and PhD within ten minutes. First Lady hopes, Treasury aides tease with intraannual refunds, Freeman answers a witty question about sleep, and Wagstaff launches the Women’s Crusade for Seat Belts at an Auto Industries Safety Conference event.
Boyle's column highlights how many ordinary actions may hint at neurosis. It lists examples such as over plucking hair dyeing hair platinum sunglasses on cloudy days excessive blushing cold feet and cautious spending and argues almost any deviation from what others do could signal hidden neurotic tendencies. It notes public behavior and professed beliefs as possible clues while stressing not all are clearly neurotic.
AP analyzes President Kennedy's grim Laos dilemma amid Communist guerrilla advances. delaying action could embolden Reds and pressure SEATO allies, while intervention risks a broader Asia war with China and uncertain outcomes. Time tightens as Khrushchev may read weakness.
The Biddeford Saco Journal published at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine lists Pau Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. Subscription rates are Payable in Advance One month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and entered as second class mail.
Ruth Millett argues that children reconnect instantly after separation, while adults need a lengthy social ritual. She suggests adults imitate kids’ simple approach of grinning and resuming play to avoid awkwardness in reunions.
Veterans with GI life insurance can expect a roughly $40 dividend from the Veterans Administration between July 4 and Labor Day. The payout is automatic for more than five million World War I and II veterans, with size depending on insurance type and age. A simple two step method uses age at last five year term start and thousands of insured to compute the amount. For term insurance, the rate table lists values by age. for permanent insurance, the dividend is 80 percent of the first dividend this year.
A reflective poem celebrates nonmaterial inheritance. The speaker lists natural wonders and life’s gifts as wealth, including sky and sea, animals, faith, and God’s love. They express gratitude for a free mind, salvation, and guidance from an Archangel, envisioning a future beyond.
AP report notes Harold Hill played by Robert Preston in the film version of Music Man with a $5 million production budget and a $1 million rights fee. Filming runs from January to August, Preston recalling past De Mille work and longer shoots. Also Ohio State Board chief Charlton Myers criticizes distractions like basketball and bands as draining student energy and attention.
Across clues include items like Movie award and Port on Luzon, with entries for Mythical strong man and Guiding spirit. Down clues cover symbols of freedom and Asian inland seas. Includes hints such as Calmer sea in the Atlantic and Garden-tree words, plus terms for architecture, law and language terminology.
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