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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1961
Page
4
Thurmond McNamara Fulbright clash over military political speech
Bruce Biossat surveys the South Carolina dispute surrounding how much influence the armed forces should have in political matters. The debate centers on whether service members can publicly address communism and how far civilian or military voices should steer military public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmond
Robert McNamara
Arkansas
J. William Fulbright
Edwin A. Walker
Germany
McNamara
Washington bill collapse shows education aid fault
Washington notes on the failed Kennedy administration education bill blame a coalition of 82 Democrats and 160 Republicans who opposed considering the measure. The package from HEW Secretary Ribicoff faced opposition after adding a Thompson provision for 325 million in school construction aid. Committee tactics and confusing formulas further stalled the bill, with no immediate plan to revive the National Defense Education Act aid beyond its June expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Abraham A. Ribicoff
House Education and Labor Committee
Admr
Clayton Powell
New York
James J. Delaney
House Rules Committee
Ribicoff
Frank Thompson Jr
New Jersey
House
Education and Labor Committee
Jerry Ford
R-Mich
Socrats
Ford
Washington Review
Savings Bonds Promise College Dreams for Parents
The U S Treasury urges early saving via Savings Bonds as a simple way to fund four years of college. Regular monthly purchases of $25 Series bonds grow to about 5 600 in 18 years, enough to cover state university costs. Bonds offer guaranteed interest, replacement if lost, and two easy save plans payroll savings and Bond a Month. Also notes a 600,000 year old hominid discovery in Olduvai Gorge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
Univers
U.S
Treasury
Zinjanthropus Boisei
L. S. B. Leakey
Olduvai Gorge
Great Rift Valley of
Tanganyika
American Flag Merchant Marine Seeks Fair Share
The United States aims to boost use of its ships to raise the balance of payments and strengthen the dollar. Critics abroad claim monopoly, but advocates say American flag lines seek only a fair share of cargoes for seamen and shipyards, echoing Admiral John M. Will’s call for a top world status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
America
John M. Will
Taxes Are Good and Bad in Public Finance Debate
A discussion of the National Education Association booklet Taxes Are Good argues the phrase captures a truth about civilization costs yet warns the welfare state use can encroach on local rights and private initiative. Also notes Maine Highway Safety tips on bike maintenance and warnings about a youth receiving 30 days for shoplifting after securing a job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Education Association
Maine Highway Safety Committee
TV and radio new shows spread across the weekend
Cynthia Lowery reports a springy surge of new TV series with CBS debuting The Defenders and Car 54 Where Are You, ABC following with Follow the Sun, NBC offering a circus themed Show of the Week, and remarks on their promising starts and varied appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowery
New York
CBS
J. G. Marshall
Robert Reed
Nat Hiken
Bilko
Joe E. Ross
Fred Gwynne
ABC
NBC
Copenhagen
Benny
Hope
Burns
Allen
Pegram
Investors Forum Buy Troubled Stocks
Investors warned against selling during bad news and urged a contrarian strategy. The piece notes Chrysler, General Electric, United Fruit, Du Pont, Montgomery Ward and others sank on negative results, with over 500 million in paper losses. It argues buy troubled stocks like Jersey Oil and GM when news is unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. France
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric
Allis-Chalmers
Castro
United Fruit
du Pont
General Motors
Montgomery Ward
America
Chrysler
Ford
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Jersey Oil
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
How should my savings be vested according to readers
A reader question asks how to invest savings and receives terse guidance that each person bears responsibility for financial decisions, emphasizing self reliance and careful consideration of options. The reply presents no concrete strategy or specific instruments.
Waddeford-Saco Journal masthead and rates
Waddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from Biddeford Maine with Adams Street address. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Member of the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Business Depts
al O Ong
Associated Press
Your Financial Security Handbook Ad In Crossword Puzzle
Harry C. France promotes a 42 page handbook YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY offering investment guidance with percentages for cash insurance and common stocks. The piece doubles as a 1961 crossword puzzle feature from Biddeford Saco Journal advertising 50 cent copies via Box 24 Grand Central Station New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. France
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Grand Central Sta
N.Y
Ruth Millet Defends Older Women Against Tennis Shoes Stereotype
Columnist Ruth Millett questions California Attorney General Mosk's jab at older women and the John Birch Society, arguing that many women aged and active defy the "little old ladies in tennis shoes" caricature. She stresses independence, modern styling, and self reliance among older women and warns against insulting them and younger supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosk
Locking the church doors from inside in Chicago
Paul Harvey laments Chicago crime and moral decline as churches like St Thomas the Apostle face burglaries and violence. He argues authorities fail to protect residents and that citizens tolerate fear, locking themselves out of safety and worship in a city plagued by gang activity and depravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Capone
John Cunningham
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
54Th Street
Kimbark Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Martin's Church
Berlin
General Features Corp
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