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Observation ponders watching foes to learn one’s flaws. attributed to Antisthenes. The short aphorism appears on an editorial page as a reflective nugget for readers.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1961
Page
4
Written in the Sky by Bruce Biossat explores space era surge
The piece notes lavish private sector R&D growth amid space and missile focus. It cites 1960 R&D spending at 10.5 billion with about 60 percent government funded, up from 1953 when industry R&D was 3.6 billion during Korea. It emphasizes the shift into a new era of exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Washington News Word Portrait of U Thant
Washington NEA report outlines U Thant as a potential dark horse for UN secretary general. It notes his Burma background, leadership at Rangoon University, and long U.N. service, while discussing opposition points and U.S. preference for an interim secretary with broad authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise Assn
NEA
U Thant
Burma
U.N
Dag Hammarskiold
Mongi Slim
Tunisia
Soviet Union
United States
General Assembly
Witnes
Ind
Dag Hammarskjold
Rangoon University
Wrong Way to Do It No Doubt
Congress is praised by archaeologists art lovers and tourists for voting 4 million to preserve Nile valley treasures. A rescue project could cost 75 to 100 million and relocate efforts should be added to dam costs. The piece argues Egypt shifted burdens onto international partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile Valley
Aswan Dam
America
World
Organization Old Man and Retirement Trends
The piece discusses how U S firms increasingly guide workers toward retirement, with pre retirement schooling and health and financial planning. It questions whether people aged 60 to 70 lose individuality and vitality, arguing individuals should not have to fit a corporate plan to enjoy personal time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Old Man
U.S
Sacrifice for what in government spending debate
A critique of calls for sacrifice tied to domestic spending and expanding political power. The piece cites Wall Street Journal figures on expanding free federal food programs, rising recipients from January to June across Georgia Oregon Louisiana North Carolina, and argues taxation and inflation erode real incomes. It questions the real cost to taxpayers and warns against politicians using sacrifice rhetoric while workers bear higher taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Corsicana
Texas
Oregon
Louisiana
North Carolina
Tax Foundation
National Thrift Week Splits Saving and Spending Tides
National Thrift Week arrives amid mixed signals as savers hold steady and consumer spending edges up. Banks push convenience and higher rates while promotions boost purchases. C Elwood Knapp cites thrift as key to living standards and growth, urging government tax incentives for savings and life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Elwood Knapp
United Statesavings & Loan League
Knapp
Do you fear the fifties. A light take on aging
New York AP columnist Boyles says turning 50 brings less fear than turning 40. He jokes that at fifty you park easier, spend less on clothes and barber visits, sleep earlier, eat less, and find humor in the aging process despite initial anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Biddeford Lace Journal masthead and contact details
Publication line for the Biddeford Lace Journal lists the address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney and staff contacts with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates shown include one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00, with Associated Press rights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T J Mahoney
Associated Press
Advice in $150 suit garbage disposal humor sparks wife dilemma
Ruth Millett critiques a homemaking writer who urges wives to pamper husbands by avoiding dirty chores. The column questions practicalities and humor about who carries trash in a $150 suit, suggesting readers see the comic tension rather than prescribe etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Gradual retirement plan at HEW gains attention nationwide
HEW publicizes a three year gradual retirement program for about 60,000 workers allowing reduced hours or year‑round part time work. The plan aims to keep experienced staff while easing employees into retirement, with benefits tied to reduced salary and annuity. O'Brien advocates federal law changes to broaden benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henry Washington
Uncle Sam
Health, Education and Welfare Department
HEW
Jim O'Brien
O'Brien
Congress
Brazzi praises smog and life in California
AP interview with Rosarno Brazzi details his fondness for California and Hollywood life. He jokes he loves smog, notes rent between Rome and Beverly Hills, and compares Rome traffic to American life while praising Italian happiness and warning against La Dolce Vita fantasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Rosarno Brazzi
Los Angeles
Pacific Shore
Rome
Roma
Brazzi
California
Beverly Hills
Via Veneto
Villa Borghese
Canon Drive Manse
Warners
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact listing of crossword clues across and down with numbered entries, including touches gently, sit in the sun, pressed, personal, river, and many more. The grid prompts readers to fill in various language items from English, French, Latin, and other references, spanning 1 to 59 across and down with cross-checking hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Finley Breese
Suburbia
Jerahmeel
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Antisthenes
BY Bruce Biossat
Washington News
Word
U Nu
U. N
Gromyko U Thant
Space
Business Mirror
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Boyles
Lace Journal
Ruth Millett
Bob Thomas
Arctic Ocean
AEC
Rom
England
Abbi
Italy
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