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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1961
Page
5
A brief editorial note reflects on the power and beauty of a mother's love as expressed by Edwin Hubbell Chapin. The piece frames maternal devotion as heroism and majesty, inviting readers to consider the enduring impact of motherly care.
Bruce Biossat argues that while the United States is the Western power center, allies including Britain and France frequently cast doubt on US policy. He contends they may prefer containment over liquidation of Castro and warns that allies’ criticism reveals human frailty, yet calls for compassion as the core power faces postwar dilemmas.
Washington correspondent notes Udall press conference denying he asked J K Evans of Asiatic Petroleum to solicit funds for a $100 plate dinner honoring President Kennedy on May 27. The piece contrasts Udall comments with Democratic committee claims that tickets are not sold but donations may yield free tickets, and explains Schedule C and G-9 G-10 employee restrictions under the Criminal Code and Civil Service guidance.
Governor Luis Munoz Marin rejected claims Puerto Rico influenced Cuba incidents but touted benefits of its strategic location. He argued for better understanding between Latin America and the United States and praised Puerto Rico as a contrast to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba amid regional tensions. Esther Van Wagoner Tufty reported from Washington after the American Women in Radio and Television convention.
A Midwest coalition of farmers aims to curb livestock on the market to push prices higher, a strategy noted by the Chicago Daily News. They claim pork chops could rise from 86 cents to 1.04 per pound and bacon from 65 to 79 cents if successful, but observers doubt the plan works long term and warn of consumer backlash and possible regulation.
James Marlow assesses a Oslo NATO communiqué as vague on how to counter the Communist bloc outside Europe. The leaders vow to defend West Berlin and expand economic aid, but refrain from committing to direct military action beyond Europe, leaving the question of intervention in Asia and Southeast Asia open.
Roger Babson reviews eight major stock market shocks since 1860. From Lincoln's election and Civil War to the 1929 peak and 1945 postwar readjustment, he highlights how abrupt, unexpected events repeatedly jolted prices and market confidence.
Ray Henry answers two reader questions about disability rights. A 56 year old diabetic husband may qualify for Social Security disability if severely disabled and five of the last ten years worked. A World War I veteran asks about retroactive benefits for wartime injuries and retirement. VA's ruling on disabling wounds determines eligibility.
Reader letters discuss changing wills when moving states, eligibility for widows benefits, and Social Security rules for sporadic summer earnings. The column notes a 1961 update, with guidance from Ray Henry's handbook and a Hall Syndicate distribution.
A column outlines seven unforeseen global and national risks from political shifts in Great Britain and Cuba to space effects, earthquakes, gold substitutes, epidemics, and potential World War III. It urges readers to diversify investments to shield welfare and business from unpredictable shocks.
A reader shares a brief verse sending springtime greetings to a bluebird and robin that visited the porch. The poem blesses their happiness and hopes the birds bring health, joy, and peaceful days in God's care.
In a letter to the Journal, State Rep. Jerome G. Plante of Old Orchard Beach and Arundel lauds a unanimously enacted Civil Service Bill for the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. He defends citizens rights, condemns misrepresentation, and praises York county’s three Senators for fair conduct.
AP writer Bob Thomas reflects on the 1960 61 TV season endings. He bids farewell to Groucho Marx Loretta Young June Allyson Barbara Stanwyck and Ralph Edwards and to the Redskins. The piece notes the toil of production and the networks decision to cancel.
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