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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1961
Page
4
The editorial shares a quote from Alexander Maclaren about prayer beginning with trust, moving to waiting, and ending in thankfulness, triumph, and praise. It reflects on patience in faith and the enduring value of spiritual steadfastness.
A 50 year health survey of a large insurer's policyholders shows mortality in ages 1 to 74 dropping from 13.5 per thousand in 1911 to 4.1 in 1960, reversing only during the 1918 flu era. Childhood deaths fell over 90 percent, with advances in medicine and public health driving longer life. Life expectancy rose 24 years from 46 to 70.6 years, reflecting better health knowledge and medical progress despite heart disease and cancer challenges.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson argues for a new Kennedy Doctrine to define U S policy against world communism. He links it to the Truman Doctrine and Khrushchev's 6th speech, urging clear aims, peaceful coexistence, and renewed economic and ideological effort without resorting to coercion or abandoning democratic principles.
Portland columnist Charlotte Mish condemns inhumane trapping practices and argues for strict humane trapping laws with regular trap inspections. She cites a dog harmed by a beaver trap, recalls Senator Neuberger's humane bill, and urges Senator Maurine Neuberger to push enforceable protections.
A New York Stock Exchange release finds odd-lot investors buying one to 99 shares have performed as well as or better than larger buyers over an 11 year period, with stock prices rising about 200 percent. The finding supports the view that small investors using MIP have demonstrated good long term judgment despite no foolproof investment formula. Counterfeit drugs surge as FDA calls for drastic action to halt racketeering while social commentary notes party behavior and the erosion of trust from constant misuses.
AP reports on the Television Academy awards noting MacBeth as a standout with multiple wins and praise for sponsor Joyce C. Hall. Fred Astaire Raymond Burr Barbara Stanwyck Leonard Bernstein Rod Serling and Jack Benny receive recognition while Bob Hope is noted as underrepresented.
Babson Park Mass economist Roger Babson warns Kennedy advisers about expanding consumer installment buying. He outlines two credit forms, cautions on down payments, mortgage terms, and emphasizes reading fine print. He cites a University of Michigan survey finding 68 percent of American households in debt and 14 percent in installment debt being "in hock."
A Biddeford Maine survey finds about one third of households with installment debt have enough savings to offset it. The piece argues that using debt to keep savings intact is costly, urging caution over financing. The report references broader concerns about consumer lending and personal finance.
A Washington brief explains remaining World War II veteran benefits beyond the GI Bill. It covers hospitalization, disability pension eligibility, burial benefits, domiciliary care, and civil service preference. The article notes space and income conditions and provides a mailing address for Ray Henry's Social Security handbook with 35 cents for the 1961 edition.
Hartford agents brought sharp arguments to the Legislature urging stiffer penalties for convict rioters. A police representative displayed a bushel basket of knives and weapons used in last year’s prison riot. The AP analysis notes Kennedy Khrushchev talks face obstacles on disarmament.
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C M Goethe from California ranches asks if fear of Soviet power skews American farming views. He cites an article by American Geographical Society noting permafrost in the Soviet Union and short Siberian summers, then recalls studying agriculture in cold regions and Iceland’s heated greenhouses. He calls for free expression on local issues.
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