This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1961
Page
4
Editorial note quotes Pascal on imagination shaping beauty and happiness, asserting its power to dispose of doubt and craft a just and joyful world. The brief piece presents a reflective, period voice on creative thought guiding perception and values.
Bruce Biossat argues that Western diplomats misread the Pathet Lao during the 1954 Geneva accord on Laos. He notes the Pathet Lao were granted regional power and later joined the government, fueling prolonged guerrilla activity with Viet Minh support. The piece contends that current talks echo past misunderstandings and warn against underestimating Communist subversion.
The article notes a renewed trend of businessmen engaging in political life driven by corporate encouragement and interest in public affairs. It cites Charles R. Barr who argues this is not new, referencing founders who were business and professional leaders, and explains a shift from salaried managers avoiding politics to widespread political training among businesspeople in recent years.
The article notes U S research spending rose from under 11 million in the 1920s to over 5 billion in the early 1950s, now about 12 billion annually, with expectations to double in the 1960s. It argues research fuels all sectors, supports jobs, education, and overseas markets, and projects a 87 million labor force by 1970. It also comments on rising service-sector employment and the promise of a growing economy.
Washington correspondent outlines Secretary Freeman’s plan to form committees that draft production controls for all oversupplied farm commodities. If two thirds of farmers approve, the plan takes effect. Congress or a third of farmers can veto. Critics warn of massive bureaucracy and high costs, while supporters see potential long-term savings in reduced price supports and storage costs. The piece notes long-standing surpluses and the political battle ahead.
AP TV Radio writer notes viewers dislike explicit demonstrations in commercials such as a toothpaste scene where a girl swallows paste. The column mentions NBCs Pauline Frederick CBS Nan cy Hanschman and ABC Lisa Howard as leading women reporters. It also previews Pete and Gladys on CBS at 8:30 EDT with actors Harry Morgan and Cara Williams.
Twenty years ago English Dutch Belgian and French citizens met in New York City. An Antwerp diamond dealer fluent in several languages argued the value of global economics and American stocks for future security. He urged readers to invest early and sustain optimism amid world tensions and U S fiscal policy.
Ruth Millet argues that a 20th century great-grandmother would be judged harshly by modern experts for prioritizing family, cooking, discipline, and close-knit upbringing. She notes shifts in views on independence, love versus food, and meddling in-law dynamics.
Paul Harvey recounts Tommy Harrell, Pensacola Junior College, forming a track team and excelling in a Florida state meet. Harrell's GN pursuit shows a lesson: man excels when coming from behind, breaking psychological barriers. The piece honors runners, legends like Roger Bannister, and the spirit of perseverance in sport.
A poem by Lucy W Day laments heavy taxes on bread meat home transport and daily items, questioning who will read the last will if taxed after death as the piece notes rising costs. In WEBE CITY Missouri AP reports a sewer backup caused by highway workers boring into a concrete slab and accidentally hitting sewer lines then patching holes.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists publication at 11 Adams Street with publisher Marie Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney. It provides subscription rates of $1.85 for one month, $10.50 for six months, and $21.00 for one year and notes Associated Press rights and postal class.
The Forum comments prefer aligning capital with long term economic forces. A reader holds 5000 dollars in 5 percent U S Treasury notes due 1964 asking whether to sell at 105 to reinvest. The reply endorses buying 22 percent Treasury bonds due 1967 1972 at about 88, arguing long horizon policy beats short term shifts.
A compact list of crossword clues across and down covering space project go by interval of a fifth for continent and other short terms including Monkeys mellow and various wordplay hints across and down entries with abbreviations and foreign language cues
The Federal Communications Commissioner attacks the television industry saying stations must upgrade to stay on air and calling much TV programming a vast wasteland. Education Commissioner Sterling McMurrin proposes firing many teachers for incompetence amid debate on quality and standards.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.