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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes Boris Pasternak noting that all women are mothers of great men and reflects on life’s later disappointments. The line frames a provocative moral misfortune and prompts reader reflection on gender roles and responsibility.
Bruce Biostat argues that Soviet Union and China use free society slogans while expanding control over Asia Africa and Latin America. He notes 13 nations under Communist rule since 1939 and asserts that independence came from Western powers not Moscow or Peiping. He warns emerging nations to recognize these powers as 20th century imperialists.
An article weighs pros and cons of unmarked cars for traffic enforcement. Proponents argue they deter violators and save lives through lasting warning signs. opponents fear disguises invite danger and appear like a Gestapo tactic. The piece urges balanced, cautious policy.
NEA report highlights Sen. Bob Kerr's campaign against water pollution featuring a blue-eyed Irish colleen mermaid riding a wave on a broom. Best name so far is Miss Colleen Sweep, a playful nod to Smokey Bear style public service mascots.
New York AP notes a column of jests about umpire Blinky McGuire angering players and fans. The jokes poke at his strike calling, camera moments, and perceived biases toward batters and pitchers amid a lively crowd.
James Marlow analyzes the Kennedy era dilemma of using US power to curb communism without risking war. He notes willingness to defend West Berlin but hesitancy in Laos, warning that loyalty programs may win over backward nations. He cites Laos and South Vietnam as pivotal battlegrounds and questions whether aid promises will outpace Communist programs.
AP reports astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. becomes the year’s first big TV star after a 60 minute Washington news conference carried by the three networks. He spoke with modest humor about Mission FLOW and thanked NASA officials, family, and fellow astronauts while press questions highlighted his poised, participatory style.
The poem extols the timeless struggle of good versus bad and the inevitable triumph of virtue. In Akron, Fred B Ressler, 43, leads Girl Scout Troop 287 with help from Mrs. Thomas E McQuay and his family. He presides over the troop to guide girls into becoming better citizens despite light ribbing from peers.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine as the address with Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. It provides telephone numbers for business and editorial departments and shows subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine.
A compact crossword style item lists clues with numbers 49 through 60 across various word lengths and themes including Greek letters, abbreviations, and sports terms. It resembles a puzzle page snippet showing entries like Leaning Tower, Greek letter, and Egyptian god of pleasure with multiple cross clues.
Ruth Millett notes a 1953 English couple each refusing to share homes, living apart but caring for meals daily. She warns young couples pay attention to small stubbornness, which erodes happiness. Shared compromises bring peace and companionship.
Paul Harvey argues the United States has courted foreign leaders too aggressively since World War II. He cites Sukarno and others, warns that aid and flattery breed dependence, and urges a return to dignified aloofness to gain genuine respect.
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