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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1961
Page
4
A concise quotation from Laurence Sterne on forgiveness highlights virtue as the noblest human attainment. The line frames mercy as a refined, generous reach of character.
Presider Kennedy announces resume of underground nuclear tests drawing mixed criticism from global anti bomb groups and Capitol Hill. Moscow denounces the move as weak to ban all atmospheric tests while U S insists no fallout and underscores psychological health stakes amid world opinion. Numerous allies and neutrals express understanding and support to influence others.
The Saturday Evening Post argues the rise in U S to Europe travel from 21 in 1939 to 625 583 last year reshapes vacation habits and public life. Increased cross cultural contact boosts foreign language teaching foreign news interest books and culture while potentially softening anti American sentiments abroad and fostering better understanding between peoples.
Dr Edward E Rosenbaum chairman of the Oregon State Medical Society told the House Ways and Means Committee that a bill to provide medical benefits to Social Security recipients would invite federal control over medicine and hospital care. He said no Oregon case showed denial of care for lack of funds and existing mechanisms can be improved while keeping medicine free of bureaucratic blight.
An elementary lease off and a national magazine radio ad using Kennedy excerpts provoked protests. The White House said it shared the indignation and warned the publication not to use the President in advertising. A Maine safety drive urges vigilance for child cyclists, noting their distractions and frequent traffic errors. A doctor claims slow movers live longest, while others joke about worrying. Autumn is welcomed as June brides prepare meals.
Washington speculates after Khrushchev told McCloy in Sochi that scientists could build bombs up to 100 megatons and that a rocket could lift them. He did not want to test such a device yet. Analysts note designs exist while delivery systems and operational bombs remain unconfirmed.
New York AP column lists stereotype wives who phone husbands at work, from Barometric Bertha to Authoritative Agnes, highlighting how personal calls invade office time and turn the workplace into a second home. The piece humorously observes husbands’ futile attempts to curb long conversations.
AP reports the unemployment picture showing modest improvement as Americans return to work or find new jobs. Economists cite auto and durable goods sectors, inventories, and federal spending as main growth drivers while noting risks from volatile industries. The Labor Department expects under four million jobless by October, after over five million in June and July.
Bedford Saco Journal details include address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine, daily except Sunday, publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney, contact numbers, Associated Press membership, and subscription rates one month 1.85 six months 10% one year 21.00.
Puzzle clues list both across and down items including references to Hawaii the 50th state and names like Puccini operas. Down clues cover topics from ancient thinkers to biblical figures and chemistry terms. The fragment appears as a word puzzle with numerous cross references and obscure abbreviations.
Hollywood reports Gracie Allen plans retirement while George Burns will perform with Benny in a blond wig for a November tone piece. Benny will be straight, Burns says, and the act echoes past Burns and Allen routines. Gracie retired in 1958, George keeps a TV presence, and both insist audiences remain their daily bread.
Ruth Willett writes that summer fatigue and routine drag on, with garden battles and ongoing tasks piling up. She notes the long, repetitive days, dress woes, and chauffeuring duties before school begins, concluding the season's end will cure the fatigue.
Congress broadened Railroad Retirement rules affecting 62 year olds with under 30 years service, allowing earlier annuity from Oct 1 with penalties for earlier retirement. The changes also ease spouse and widow benefits, including reduced waiting periods for wives and immediate eligibility for some widows, affecting thousands.
The Journal notes community letters urging use of Adelaide Haley’s land for a school rather than erasing the existing park with mature trees and paths. Also a railroad retirement update explains new eligibility rules and a revised Social Security handbook offer.
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