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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1961
Page
4
Maine Today columnist Earle Doucette recalls a skin diver episode that sparked debate over whether skin divers should face licenses and limits like regular lobstermen. Legislation now bans skin diving for lobsters while suggesting a possible license plan and revenue for conservation.
The National Wildlife Federation notes progress in water pollution control and wetlands preservation as the 87th Congress ends its first session on Sept 27. The Blatnik Bill, Public Law 87-88, boosts waste treatment grants to municipalities and extends enforcement to all navigable waters. The Senate approved joining the International Convention for the Preservation of the Pollution of the Sea by Oil, with implementing legislation Public Law 87-167.
An executive vice president of the National Association of Food Chains argues against a federal law to prohibit below cost selling. He says existing Robinson Act suffices and that cost calculations are unreliable, varying with volume and overhead. He warns the law could curb competition and raise prices.
Washington reports President Kennedy proposes a 10 year plan for the United Nations. He seeks strong debate across 99 member states and wide endorsements from diverse countries before committees act. The plan calls for continuous disarmament discussion, expanded peacekeeping, and readiness for paid operations, avoiding a return to past failures.
New York AP essay by Boyle humorously explains department store bills confuse wives and husbands. The author describes misreadings of red and black ink on bills and a mistaken store credit. He jokes about a couch purchase and the risk of marital financial misunderstandings.
Profits rise above year ago in early third quarter returns from 74 companies, excluding AT&T. Total nine month profits reach 188.6 million, a 6.2 percent gain, with department stores and machinery showing gains while some firms still lag 1960. Market watchers see a cautious uptrend amid rising costs and squeezed margins.
Ruth Millett notes John Osborne shifts from angry young man to enjoying money, comfort, independence, and power. Beatniks cling to failure while Millett argues success erodes the beatnik persona, as money fuels change from scraggly image to conformity and social envy.
The article explains how World War I widow pensions from the Veterans Administration can apply to many women. It details eligibility: the veteran’s at least 90 days of active service during World War I, marriage lasting at least five years or prior to December 16, 1944, or a child born of the marriage, no remarriage, cohabitation with the veteran, and annual income limits. It also answers readers’ questions about Social Security funds and how benefits are funded and managed.
The Biddeford Maine paper lists Adams Street publication details with publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney and contact numbers. Subscription rates are $1.85 for one month $10.50 for six months and $21.00 for one year paid in advance. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and has second class postage status.
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