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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1961
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on human freedom under divine authority quoting Mary Baker Eddy. The brief line presents a philosophical religious stance linking mortal liberty to the sovereignty of God.
Memorial Day 1961 faces post missing summit and Cuban invasion fears. Don Oakley argues the U S democracy remains strong despite extremer calls for inquisition and foreign policy setbacks. He notes the Mercury space milestone as proof of freedom and resilience.
A historical Johnstown flood reminder links three megadisasters to modern traffic tolls. The piece stresses prevention through slower driving, better enforcement, and smarter road use under the Slow Down and Live campaign led by safety coordinators with support from governors and premiers.
Washington eyes the Vienna meeting as a test of Kennedy's objectives and Russia's prep work. Khrushchev's past push for disarmament and possible Berlin peace plans loom, while Kennedy shifts toward traditional diplomacy and questions about the impact of personal talks on Cold War strategy.
AP analysis notes Kennedy plans for space, defense, foreign aid and jobs push spending toward 100 billion by 1964 while revenues must rise. Dirksen and Halleck warn of a fiscal jungle if Congress ignores the president. Officials project deficits around 4 to 5 billion in 1962 without higher postal rates.
The column argues wealth should be broadly distributed among investors through part ownership in top U S stocks. It cites American Telephone and Telegraph, Standard Oil of New Jersey, and DuPont as growth leaders needing more stockholders. It envisions four million AT&T holders and doubling Standard Oil holders.
Ruth Millett argues that many teenagers face harsh realities beyond public perception. Teachers note students bearing family burdens, paying for clothes and college, and handling parental issues often without seeking help. She asserts some youth work hard to improve their lives while others conceal struggles, challenging the view that teens have it easy.
Paul Harvey argues that biological differences produce inequality among individuals and that real race riots are sparked by agitators and outsiders. He condemns both Violence and “hate caravans” while defending equality before the law, noting Southern courts’ failures to grant it equally.
The speaker denounces unequal treatment under law across cities. He notes violence in Chicago's south side, with police, crime, and corruption affecting minority communities. He condemns hypocrisy in inflaming racial tensions while neglecting domestic corruption and systemic bias.
Biddeford Maine notes show Fan Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor at 11 Adams Street with daily except Sunday edition. Subscription rates reflect advance payments: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Associated Press membership confirms reprint rights for local news and AP dispatches.
The text recalls a New York surgeon who shifted bonds into Guaranty Trust stock, now Morgan Guaranty Trust. It notes GM’s vast shareholding and argues that millions of car owners should become stockholders. It cites Conwell on “Acres of Diamonds” and recommends buying five strong stocks: International Harvester, General Motors, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Sears Roebuck, and J.C. Penney.
A poem honors graves of soldiers beneath pines and maples. It recalls the acres where George Washington’s soldier lies, watched by sun and moon and God, with flags, flowers, and the sea in view. The speaker praises the resting place as peaceful, sacred, and fitting for liberty and peace.
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