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The training of children is a profession where we must know how to lose time in order to gain it. Jean Jacques Rousseau.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1960
Page
4
Aid Flows as Indian Flood Victims Reach Three Million
Churches in America through Church World Service mobilize aid for Punjab flood victims in Rohtak and 500 submerged villages. About $10,000 in cash and supplies, 16,000 pounds of powdered milk diverted from Bombay, plus immediate cash for essential materials, head the relief push. An air lift of medical supplies is being assembled including vitamins and antibiotics to curb epidemics amid the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punjab
India
America
Rohtak
R. Norris Wilson
Church World Service
Overseas Relief Agency
Bombay
Castro's UN speech underscores anti American stance
In a world stage tirade Fidel Castro pins Cuba's woes on the United States and touts seizing American properties as Cuba's remedy. The column argues Castro seeks global audiences, mismanages what he claims to defend, and risks discrediting himself while opposing genuine Cuban aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Havana
United Nations
New York
America
Castro
All Free Lands
September Outlook Stirs Unease Over 1961 Prospects
The New England Letter from The First National Bank of Boston notes September did little to dispel unease about the economy. It says 1960 may be the biggest year for GNP, but sluggish growth, slower wage gains, rising fixed commitments, and expanding service costs keep discretionary spending weak. The report cites potential rolling readjustments and uncertain 1961, with optimism tempered until more data arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Boston
New England
Khrushchev’s U.N. demands threaten disarmament talks
Washington correspondent Peter Edson notes that Khrushchev ties disarmament to demands for U.N. reform including a three man Soviet style presidium, end of colonial systems, and Caribbean expansion. He warns moves require charter changes and likely fail without China’s seat, illustrating Cold War brinkmanship and Russian obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise
Assn. Washington
NEA
Khrushchev
United Nations
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
U.N
General Assembly
Kind words for thrift from Who’s Who savings study
AP News Analyst Sam Dawson reports on thrift attitudes among 3,000 East Coast Who’s Who individuals surveyed by the Savings Banks Association of New York. Nine of ten have a savings account, 98 percent see savings as vital to the economy, while 10 percent doubt personal career impact. Prominent professions vary in saving rates, with 87 percent of artists and 93 percent of communications workers saving, citing security and retirement as top reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York (Ap
Savings Banks Association of
State of
New York
East
United States
Thrift
Belit
Boyle's Column: Working students miss education gains
HAL BOYLE argues that working through college harms learning and suggests financing education with a mortgage may let a student maximize college benefits. He notes letters praising work experience ignore the hidden costs and urges earlier character development and full-time study for superior preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Retired Husband With No Plans Upsets Wife, Says Ruth Millett
columnist Ruth Millett notes that husbands with no retirement plans can disrupt a wife’s routine by loafing at home all day. She warns that constant near constant presence leads to loss of independence, social life, and personal work pace, sparking tension and calls for purposeful retirement activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Changes in Social Security medical care rules explained
A compact explanation of new Social Security changes allowing two groups of seniors age 65 plus to access free medical care. It notes state discretion, federal matching funds, and that eligibility depends on state programs and local decisions, with coverage varying by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Adams Street Published Daily Except Sunday Ad Biddeford Maine
The text includes publishing details for the Baddeford Saco Journal, rates, and staff contacts. It also contains excerpts about college life, the start of a program, and evolving medical care funding and state versus federal roles. The readable fragments reference state plans for medical care and possible blue cross style contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues for Ences and More
A compact clue list for a daily crossword featuring entries such as 13 Presently 14 Has a long ing for 21 Explosive situation two words 24 the extreme tip 25 Submarine weapon 26 Apply as a salves two words 27 Beethoven Fidelio 28 Israeli desert 30 Animate Colleq 31 Senseless 45 petty 48 Hidden 49 Water and 50 Italian wine city 51 Transport as by truck 52 Spoken 55 Son of Seth 56 Ebb 57 Sound from a pressure cooker 59 No fiery charger 61 Have Scot closes the set of crossword items and clues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
Medical bills covered after deductible and handbook revision notice
The text states the first 200 dollars of doctor bills and 259 dollars of hospital bills are paid by the program, with all remaining costs covered. It also announces an upcoming revision to Ray Henry's Social Security Handbook Security For You and offers readers a way to order the updated copy by writing to the newspaper and enclosing 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henry
Mary Campaign for Peace Through Faith and Law
The Journal presents a People’s Forum letter set praising free expression and warning of a nuclear threat. It highlights two political candidates urging support for peace and abundance, then introduces Mary the Mother of God as a campaigner whose platform links peace to moral renewal and adherence to divine law. Continued on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Lourdes
Fatima
Russia
la Salette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Churches Aid India
BY Bruce Biossat
Nang
U.S
Washington News
Mr. K
Permanent Security Council
Britain
France
China
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Ecosoc
General Conference
Rew
Red China
Boyle
Hal Boyle
Retirement and
By Ray Henry
Baddeford - Saco Journal
Arthur Godfrey
Eax
The
Blue Cross
Enue
Red Bank
Alaska
Old Town
York Lake
Isle of Ireland
Fia
People’s Forum
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