Editorial Page Thought For Evening
Editorial column quotes a maxim on self-made fortune, noting a man shapes his fate through his own actions and choices. The piece reflects early 20th century moral prose and emphasizes personal responsibility and initiative.
Estes Case Highlights Paperwork Morass in Agriculture
House investigators say Kennedy administration erred in naming Texas promoter Billie Sol Estes to the federal cotton advisory committee while his cotton dealings were under a cloud. They fault vast, complex Agriculture Department regulations that blur lines between action and policy, hindering oversight and prompting calls to reorganize for simpler, more efficient operations.
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House
Kennedy
Texas
Billie Sol Estes
Federal Cotton Advisory Committee
Congressional
FBI
Agriculture Department
Congress
Agriculture
Capitol Hill
Department of Agriculture
Hoover Commission
Estes
Washington Conference Debates Role of Government in Economy
Washington reporters summarize the White House conference as leaders from business labor and academia spar over government’s role in a free enterprise system. Key figures include AFL CIO president Meany labor minister Goldberg and BF Goodrich chair Keener, who oppose government intervention in labor disputes while calling for public interest guided policy.
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Washington
White House
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Arthur Goldberg
Kennedy
Bults
Goldberg
J. W. Keener
B.F. Goodrich Co
Keener
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
Maine Teachers Back Educational Television Say It Benefits Nation
Editorial from the association periodical today praises Maine teachers for supporting educational television. It argues teachers' faith in learning, scheduling, and program development will shape a lasting, updated educational instrument funded and secured by a June referendum and federal support, stressing stakes of seven to four dollars per pupil and political mobilization.
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Maine
Jong
Educational TV Association
Kennedy
Diet of terror and lies in communist regimes
The piece argues that self described People’s Republics mask oppression while capitalism supposedly serves the wealthy. It cites Fidel Castro’s rationing in Cuba, Khrushchev acknowledging Soviet food problems, and Stewart Alsop’s report on Red China’s hunger and cloth shortages. It claims communism delivers terror and deprivation despite promises.
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Fidel Castro
Soviet Russia
Khrushchev
Red China
Stewart Alsop
China
Disabled Veterans Dependents Benefits Guide Update
The article explains additional monthly payments for disabled veterans with dependents, emphasizing a 50 percent or more service-connected disability as the key eligibility. It outlines maximum totals, sliding scales by disability percentage, and examples for wives and children. It also notes a law change making some injuries or deaths incurred after separation centers eligible, upon application to VA offices.
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Veterans Administration Office
Stock market moods clash with steady economy outlook
AP News Analyst Sam Dawson surveys a market with a plunging trend yet a generally solid economy. Investors worry a recession could follow the recent rise, while consumer confidence and wage gains may shield spending. Economists note high stock ownership across families magnifies effects, though profits and stabilizers buoy overall activity.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Wall Street
Memorial Day reflections on grief and memory in New York
New York on Memorial Day recalls the dead with a column by Boyles quoting poets and thinkers. The piece ponders grief, consolation, and remembrance through numerous lines from Aeschylus to Augustine, urging memory as a path to wisdom and solace.
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New York
Aeschylus
Seneca
Dante
Just Like a Woman A Portrait of Roles and Expectations
A reflective piece questions the phrase just like a woman by listing traits and duties often attributed to women. It contrasts expectations with real acts of care, labor, and resilience in family life and domestic spheres, probing gender norms and calling for recognition beyond clichés.
Diddeford Saco Journal Billing and Editorial Contacts
The Diddeford Saco Journal lists Adams Street Biddeford Maine offices publisher editor and phone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates are given: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive local news rights.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across 5 to 62 Clues
A large mixed set of crossword clues covering across and down entries. Includes references to musical voices geographies and common crossword terminology with many abbreviations and wordplay hints across languages and fields. The list outlines definitions like type of singer aug eight in German and a variety of other answers.
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Germany
Blue Rompers by Margaret E. Littlefield
A short verse by Margaret E. Littlefield celebrates a devoted caretaker's days busy at work for a sovereign not a king, a wee lad in blue inspiring longing for the sturdy future man he will become. The poem blends child imagery with maternal affection and duty.
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Margaret E. Littlefield
People’s Forum Letters Policy and Signing Rules
The Journal invites letters on topics of local interest. Views expressed are not endorsed by the Journal. Signed letters with address are required, but the writer’s name may be withheld upon request.
Officials Should Resign Biddeford Leaders Questioned
A letter to Mayor Clement H. Deschambault and City Clerk Raon Binette calls for resignations after York County Grand Jury indictments. The writer urges Biddeford leaders to step aside and appeals to business, professional, and educational leaders to guide the city, criticizing the political culture and urging civic involvement. Continued on Page Nineteen.
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Clement H. Deschambaut
Biddeford
Raon Binette
York County Grand Jury
Marcel Perreault
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