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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1961
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes Aldous Huxley on happiness, framing it as a by product of creating something else. The remark appears on the editorial page as a reflective aside.
Don Oakley argues that labels like capitalism and communism miss changing realities. He cites auto workers contracts with American Motors as a sign of a new capitalism where labor and management share more, and workers gain greater stakes in companies.
Washington news notes President Kennedy cannot enforce steel price increases, Congress may be out of session when the 7.8 cent wage rise takes effect, and past history shows price controls and moral suasion have limited impact. Factors include government defense demand, foreign competition, and antitrust enforcement shaping steel prices.
A reader urges a public boycott after viewing a double feature featuring Girl in the Bikini and The Fast Set at the City Theater. The letter condemns onscreen sensual scenes and a postshow charity appeal, calling for higher quality entertainment.
Arthur Krock of the New York Times News Service notes that 1933 recommendations by Bernard Baruch and Alfred E. Smith for railroad reform resemble current proposals to save the industry. He questions whether today’s leaders will heed them or burden taxpayers as the "feed bill for the iron horse" looms.
The Santa Fe New Mexican denounces waste and inefficiency in the federal interstate highway program. It cites limited access rules unsuitable for sparse Western areas, an expensive cattle underpass near a New Mexico town, and a costly four lane interchange that goes nowhere. It urges relaxing rigid federal rules and empowering state authorities to fit local needs.
A terse poem by Donald aco laments teenagers crowding drug stores and movie theaters, shouting and cranking up noise, cracking shells, shoving out the door, yet paradoxically claiming not to swap them for the world. The piece portrays youth as a real problem yet cherished.
Samuel Bronston turned down a $1,000,000 offer from rivals to quit his King of Kings production. The Paris-educated producer said money isn’t everything, inspired by a lifelong goal to create a moral epic with international appeal. He spent $180,000 on a 100-foot granite Temple of Judea for the film, rebuilt after a hurricane, and declined selling his City of Jerusalem set, choosing to tear it down if no reuse was possible.
The Biddeford Maine daily minus Sunday edition lists 11 Adams Street as headquarters with Pau Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. It notes telephone numbers for business and editorial departments and provides subscription rates of 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and 1 year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves local news for republication.
The piece contrasts views of Hodges urging consumers to spend more now to boost retail activity and Treasury advocates promoting more savings through U S Savings Bonds. It notes the roles of banks and lenders in encouraging savers to build funds for investments, framing both paths as aiding national growth.
The passage notes some people cut back to save despite attractive ads while others spend all they can whether in cash or credit. It discusses the urge to save for a rainy day or investments, yet most wish to save more after monthly bills grow and families’ needs increase. Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Ruth Millett argues that ladylike style costs little, citing a San Antonio fashion editor who outfits a model for 24.95. She laments the fading ladylike standard among American women, blaming lack of guidance and standards rather than money for everyday dress.
Government guidance explains re employment rights under the Universal Military Training and Service Act. Reservists and draftees should notify employers in writing of enlistment or training, understand the 90 day return requirement after discharge, and seek reinstatement through the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Veterans’ Reemployment Services or the Civil Service Commission if denied. State and local jobs may have separate protections.
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