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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1961

Page

4

Outpost of truth by Bruce Biosstat

Analysis argues over ending RIAS broadcasts in West Berlin as a potential settlement trade off. It notes RIASs vast reach into East Germany and satellites, its 300000 watt power, and the costly Communist jamming effort. The piece frames RIAS as a crucial outpost of truth and hope against Communist propaganda.

Berlin RIAS U. S Free World Germany Poland Estonia Lithuania Latvia Red Reds

Birth of plutonium recalled by Washington staff

Washington and global nuclear tensions frame a NEA report noting AEC Chairman Glenn Seaborg recalling the 1942 sighting of a tiny speck of synthetic plutonium. The piece weaves Hart family logistics, Moscow embassy construction, a Moscow tunnel underpass, a new postwar cocktail called Lucky Pierre, and FAA chief Halaby quipping about cockpit design amid cockpit confusion.

Washington Enterprise Assn. Washington NEA Khrushchev Atomic Energy Commission Glenn T. Seabor 16Th Street Moscow U. S

Trampoline Safety Warnings Urged After Injuries

Officials urge caution after a Journal of the American Medical Association report of five serious trampoline injuries including a death and skull fracture. Recommendations include supervision, proper equipment, padded supports, good lighting, discouraging somersaults, 19 hours experience, rest breaks, appropriate clothing, and patron registration with contact details.

American Medical Association Somergault

Investment tax credits urged to spur growth and jobs

The piece argues for boosting investment by expanding dividend tax credits to stimulate savings in productive enterprise. It warns that removing the existing $50 dividend exemption and 4 percent credit would shrink civilian savings and slow growth, undermining cold war strength. The text contrasts fiscal policy with broader questions about happiness and multilingualism.

Congress

Busy TV week with 16 new shows on schedules

TV and radio seize the week as 16 new series debut across CBS ABC and NBC. Premieres include CBS Father of the Bride and Gunsmoke and NBC Tales of Wells Fargo. ABC features Target: The Corruptors and Bus Stop with Adlai Stevenson guesting on Sunday.

Cynthia Lowry New York CBS Leon Ames ABC Target NBC Frank McGee Robert Taylor Adlai E. Stevenson Dean Rusk Talking Horse Abcs Ed Sullivan Fresh Snows Durward Kirby Ernest Hemingway Robert Young Main Street Ben “Casey Dick van Dyke Show

Mouseketeers Then and Now in Hollywood Spotlight

Anella Funicello reports on former Mouseketeers still in the public eye. Doreen Tracy, Mary Lynn Sartori, Sharon Baird, Cheryl Holdridge and others pursue marriages, teaching, TV roles, or schooling. Annette turns 19 and stars in Walt Disney projects, with upcoming film Babes in Toyland and a color TV feature. She remains under contract to Disney for four more years while releasing albums.

Hollywood Anella Funicello England Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color NBC Disney Disney Studios

For Your Future Job hunting after 50

Government employment experts say older workers face mixed prospects as age bias fades in some areas. Tips from an experienced job counselor cover self assessment, listing skills and limitations, gathering letters of commendation, and practical steps like visiting USES offices, reading help-wanted ads, checking directories, and approaching local firms. End with interview prep, posture, dress, and follow up. Ray Henry offers a social security handbook via mail.

Washington United States Employment Service

Jerusalem Fall Predicted In Biblical Letter

A letter to the Journal's forum predicts an imminent attack on Israel and the capture of Jerusalem. The writer cites Zechariah and Matthew and urges following Isaiah, Romans, and John for salvation and future world rule under Jesus Christ.

Witl Jerusalem Israel Jesus Christ

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword puzzle list with numerous across and down clues including Cadence lava color law term and city names, asking for answers like 1 Cadence 5 lava 10 ochre 14 vidi s meaning two words 15 Sweet companion 16 Appia begins 17 intricacy 18 Aesop phrase two words 20 College near Philadelphia 22 University of Oregon location 23 Smirch 24 Symbol of obsoleteness 25 old pen 26 actor Marty 30 European blackbird 32 relative of 24 across 33 namesakes of Miss Lillie 34 wool color 35 Dalmatian name 36 dull grayish 37 tue COW 38 pulls 39 legal precedent setter two words 41 natives of Bialystok 42 listen 43 people 44 potential ercine trees 47 entryway 50 considerate 52 atomic scientist 53 great deal Colleq 54 bouquet 55 drawer in store counter 56 clout 57 assessor 58 stage direction for actress Down clues include arm river of Bavaria revolving trays post war era attack described an OO be mistaken martyr in Asia Minor Victim of 9 Down Hawser word of agreement center of operations Dickens Barn 21 public promenade 24 pasty mass 25 line of people 26 Idaho capital 27 Hurok for example 28 corners 29 roadside sign 31 spirit German 34 military man slang 2 words 35 Broadway hits 37 cake topping 38 voluntary menu 40 fencing attack 41 cottonwood 43 frothiness 44 attorneys abbr 45 Chinese dog 45 O Neills daughter 17 sly aunt 3 words 48 cubicle 49 gens of tree toads 51 refrain syllable

Sweet Philadelphia U. of Oregon Marty Bialystok Idaho

What President Kennedy Did Not Say In the President's Letter

Roger Babson reviews Life Magazine snippets from 1961 on civil defense and fallout shelters. He questions public shelters' effectiveness against H-Bomb fallout, estimates costs and survival odds, and discusses Berlin’s desires and the likelihood of a near-term nuclear war.

Roger Babson Babson Park Mass Life Magazine Kennedy President

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