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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1960
Page
4
Editorial note presents a quotation from La Rochefoucauld about how the urge to seem natural hinders authenticity. The piece reflects on self-presentation influencing behavior and the tension between appearance and sincerity.
Commentary argues Fidel Castro has failed as a leader after a year and a half in power. The piece characterizes him as weak and deceitful, using television rhetoric to mask governing incapacity, with Red China as a modern influence and the Soviet Union’s propaganda methods as a template.
The article argues Leonard Hall of New York is likely to become Nixon's campaign manager with Thruston Morton remaining party chair through the November election. Morton, a possible vice presidential contender, foresees no ticket promotion due to Senate seat concerns and geographic distance, while Nixon favors a northeastern running mate from states like Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Massachusetts.
The piece argues that lunch counter sit-ins draw national attention, but chain and independent stores are local actors bound by local customs and laws. It notes managers strive to stay out of the conflict, while legal resolution lies in court rulings, portraying stores as helpless hostages in a broader social dispute. It ends with a wry aside on marriage humor.
Vice President Nixon positions himself as an economic conservative at the American Editors meeting. He rejects progressive pressure from Rockefeler and Goldwater, defends a middle road, and signals shifts toward conservatives while maintaining Eisenhower links. He frames liberal and conservative labels as issue dependent and emphasizes measured, forward movement.
American exporters rose 21 percent in the first three months of this year from a year earlier while imports climbed 15 to 19 percent. Experts say the gain eases pressure on the gold reserve and urge U S firms to push faster delivery, better reorder handling, higher quality, and smarter automation to overcome foreign competition.
AP writer Bob Thomas reports Gunsmoke enters its sixth season with little change aside from location move to Paramount. Jim Arness признает a long run, hoping for two to three more years, while H. B. Warner signs for biblical King of Kings role, and Jeffrey Hunter discusses his varied career and new casting.
Bettina Ballard argues few women truly love clothes due to fear of rapid fashion changes and mass marketing. Designers push ever new looks while women seek flattering, individual styles. The piece concludes that the fashion industry must guide but not force outdated trends on consumers.
A reader asks if an aged health insurance plan under Social Security would override private coverage or home ownership. The column notes Congress considers adding aged health coverage and hints provisions are uncertain until passed. It also includes reader queries on birth certificates and Social Security tax for domestic workers with concise guidance.
The writer urges reflection on democracy and bias in 1960s culture, criticizing bigotry and the drift from truth. He laments conformity after the 1950s, calls for faith in God, and signs as Robert Brochu in a letter to the Journal accompanied by 35 cents for a handbook update.
Ray and Yordan collaborated on The True Story of Jesse James in which Hunter played the bandit’s brother Frank. The article notes their work on the film and credits their involvement in the project.
Crossword clues mix with partial answers and names from varied sources including Abbi W.P. Gates Colley and Ton Tom. Entries reference places New Jersey New York and a range of A B C style abbreviations and phrases.
The poem depicts spring as a dove returning with an olive branch signaling new life. It notes wakening days, singing hearts, murmuring brooks, wind among sunbeams, blooming flowers, and robins on rainy days. Lily D. Pearce from Old Orchard Beach signs the verse.
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