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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1961
Page
4
A short editorial line presents thoughts on character quoting William Swan Plumer. It reflects on how thoughts reveal character and influence actions more than deeds.
A fourteen year old writes about his elderly grandfather aged seventy who taught him pitching. The boy describes his grandpop’s shaking hands poor hearing and memory lapses. He notes the street crossing at Elm and Main and asks others to watch for him while he worries about his safety.
Washington analysis shows U S foreign aid to 23 underdeveloped nations from 1946 to 1961 totaling 8.2 billion, with 7.3 billion as economic aid and about 900 million in military aid. Russia’s aid to 17 countries from 1955 to 1960 is estimated at 3.6 billion. India and Yugoslavia top U S aid, while several nations received more Russian aid or none from either side. The Belgrade meeting focused on anti imperialism and colonialism, with no formal debate on world communism.
Belgrade conference of nonaligned nations failed to offer a concrete program to ease global tensions. While a call for peace appeared, there was no condemnation of Khrushchev's nuclear tests and only weak pushes for a summit or negotiation. The 25 nations rejected a unified third force, choosing a "third voice" instead, a notably weak stance.
A great American oil company executive praised intangible assets, arguing that people drive real corporate strength. He cited cooperative effort across design, engineering, purchasing, shipping, and administration, noting that the thousands of hours of teamwork surpass physical assets in importance.
The piece reflects on the end of summer as schools resume and routine activities resume. It notes the return of students, buses, and fall vibes, with sunny days still present but cooler nights signaling the season shift. It muses on the mix of sadness and excitement as leaves prepare to turn and activities resume.
The piece argues that living within income is essential to avoid bankruptcy courts as deficits rise. It notes over 30 years only six balanced years, a national debt exceeding 290 billion dollars equating to 1600 dollars per person, and warns of higher taxes or inflation unless non-essential spending is cut.
New York AP notes a coy backlash from poets toward ambition and cronies. Jokes lampoon longstanding poets like Longfellow and Tennyson, while quipping about hedging pay per line versus per rhyme and playful jests about relatives’ anniversaries and mimeograph-era humors.
The luxury market expands and widens beyond the wealthy as middle income households embrace high quality products. Rising prices reflect growing demand from blue collar buyers, 1950s income growth, and more producers entering luxury segments. An Ai perfume at 65 dollars signals premium pricing and a shift in American taste.
The Biddeford Maine daily paper lists address at 11 Adams Street and notes Haui Casavant as publisher with J Mahoney as editor. Subscription rates are published: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes second class postage.
Ruth Millett argues Americans feel ashamed to own family bomb shelters and laments the power of advertising to turn shelters into a status symbol. She imagines campaigns targeting father, mother, and children with glamorized designs and party ideas, urging adoption to avoid social stigma.
A poem by Dorothy Huff laments the age of pearl as the world seeks a sinless future while warning against materialism. Hollywood notes mark Gone With the Wind’s continued box office dominance, Selznick’s casting prowess, and a Virginia GOP candidate’s bid for Congress as RAND joins Yarmouth race coverage.
Paul Harvey argues Americans overfocus on Soviet threats and bluster while underestimating the USSR's liabilities. He contrasts Russia's geographic limits, agricultural shortfalls, and labor needs with U S productivity, noting U-2 flights and satellite puppet states. Copyright 1961 General Features Corp.
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