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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1961

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought For Evening Oil War and Oil Power

Editorial argues that oil fuels cold war competition and that the free enterprise system gives the American oil industry an edge over the Soviet bloc. It cites Ernestine Adams on oil as political leverage and notes costs are dictated by a dictatorial regime, contrasting with American efficiency and independence. The piece ends by praising free enterprise hunting for oil over a Soviet system.

Ernestine Adams the Engineer Moscow Miss Adams

Anti-competitive pricing law sparks food chain backlash

A proposed federal bill to ban below cost sales faces strong opposition from the National Association of Food Chains. They call it unnecessary and vague, arguing it would raise prices and curb competition while failing to account for the complex, variable costs across thousands of supermarket items.

National Association of Food Chains

Protect Children from Traffic Dangers Message

State Police urge careful driving to safeguard children who misstep may face deadly penalties. They stress repeated warnings and moral duty of drivers to instill traffic rules and prevent fatal mistakes by youngsters.

Rail mergers urged to sharpen service and cut costs

Albert R. Beatty of the Association of American Railroads says mergers are needed to reduce duplications and costly traffic interchange amid rising competition from trucks planes barges and autos. The Interstate Commerce Commission notes monopoly era vanished as competition grows, though mergers are not a universal cure. The piece ends with unrelated quips about movie endings and parental guidance.

Albert R. Beatty Association of American Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission Beatty

Brazil Political Turmoil After Quadros Resignation

The text examines Brazil's post resignation scene with Joao Goulart as president and Tancredo Neves as prime minister. It notes a fragile coalition could collapse via Congress. It recalls Quadros actions, his Cuba policy, and belief he sought military backing through popular support only to resign.

Brazil Latin America Janio Quadros Congress Joao Goulart Labor Tancredo Neves Quadros Henrique Lott Milton Campos General Lott Goulart Cuba Castro United States

Economy debate on jobs versus inflation and growth

The piece examines whether boosting jobs and output can occur without triggering inflation or price spikes. It contrasts Administration optimism over demand, monetary ease, and tax cuts with skeptics fearing a boom bust. It also questions acceptable unemployment levels and the true cost of creeping inflation.

Sam Dawson AP Business News New York Kennedy Council of Economic Advisers Walter Heller Council

Containing Khrushchev and the UN’s succession plan

AP analysis recalls Dag Hammarskjold’s leadership during the Congo crisis and the risky push by Khrushchev to replace the secretary general with three officials. Washington backed Hammarskjold as pressure for a single, strong UN leader persisted, but no decision occurred before his term ended in April 1963.

Associated Press News Washington United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Khrushchev U.N Hammarskjold Congo Russia Moscow United States New York Andrei Gromyko Dean Rusk U. N Ireland Norway Security Council General Assembly Assembly

The Romantic Lure of Magazine Mail for Women

Ruth Millett discusses how direct mail from magazines flatter women, calling them discriminating and two worlds two-faced, praising but ending with a limited offer. She notes busy housewives and community pillars are targeted to feel wonderful, yet the envelopes always end with an urgent today order.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assn

De Gaulle as wartime statesman and U N shifts

General De Gaulle’s leadership outlines in Paris and Berlin frame tension with Khrushchev and U N reforms. The column compares De Gaulle to MacArthur, notes France’s Algeria and Tunisia, and discusses Hammarskjold’s death, U N vetoes, and potential pathways around the Security Council.

Douglas MacArthur Charles de Gaulle France James Gavin de Gaulle Algeria Tunisia Germany

Social Security benefit rules and early retirement note

A reader asks why benefits do not increase after age 65 when they kept the reduced amount due to early retirement. The adviser explains that once benefits start and earnings ended before 65, the monthly payment stays the same. only adjustments for months worked before 65 can raise the benefit, and the reader’s record shows no post-65 earnings. The note also mentions a Cincinnati university professor proposing front rudders for aircraft to reduce takeoff risks and improve maneuverability.

Daily Crossword Puzzle 45 Look of contempt

Across clues include look of contempt and many others such as Marsupials and Rose extract St Be on. Downs cover prefixes and verbs to hear decide and more. The puzzle lists numerous phrases and names including Aunt Span and Yorkshire city. clues reference many languages and regions.

Yorkshire Peak Thessaly

Biddeford Saco Journal locally issued news brief

Biddeford Maine daily newspaper section lists Adams Street address, publisher Paul Casavant, editor T J Mahoney, and dial numbers. It notes subscription prices 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. It is a member of the Associated Press with rights reserved for local news and AP dispatches.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T J. Mahoney Associated Press

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