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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1960
Page
4
Thought for the evening quotes a line about man’s frailty and limits, reflecting on self and aspiration. The excerpt mentions Daniel, framing the meditation as a pithy aphorism likely from a religious or moral column.
Bruce Biassat argues Castro’s illness raises questions on succession. He warns Raul Castro or Che Guevara would push Cuba toward greater Soviet alignment, heightening risk for the United States and Latin America. He urges Latin nations to resist and suggests Costa Rica could lead isolation of a Castro regime.
The text argues price comparisons across countries are flawed due to variables, notably wages. U.S. labor costs are far higher than Europe and other regions, influencing prices. Haircuts in Dublin cost 42 cents, while American wages drive drug prices, and labor hours to earn a product vary by country, with the U.S. maintaining the highest wage standards.
The Chamber of Commerce urges government to raise postal rates and make the Post Office self supporting. It cites a 6.8 billion dollar debt rise since World War II and stresses that many services serve business users who should pay, especially parcel post.
The piece extols stopping bleeding and resuscitation as life saving actions. It notes mouth to mouth resuscitation as best practice and urges individuals to learn simple rules. It also mentions new emergency tubes and cautions about deception in marriages and driving fast.
A column notes John Kennedy's love of yachting shaping the Democratic campaign with the rallying cry Ready About Hard Alee. It also sketches Capitol Hill quirks from a witty secretary to a diplomat’s party scene and a classic restaurant quip about a tough roast beef sandwich.
AP reports cordless devices move from drawing boards to homes as nickel cadmium batteries power shavers, lamps, radios, and soon vacuums and lawn mowers. With 15-year cell life and 24 hour recharge, the energy cells promise wall socket freedom though higher prices may slow household adoption. Gould National Batteries, Willard, and Exide lead production with potential sales reaching 75 million dollars by 1965, yet autos remain unlikely due to cost.
Esther Van Wagoner Tufty argues that despite a larger pool of women voters, women hold little real power in party conventions. She cites Edith Green as an exception and notes limited cabinet roles, the Republican snub to Margaret Chase Smith, and scarce progress in patronage, urging more women to run for office beyond League of Women Voters influence.
Dorothy Uris offers Wives guidelines for better conversation with husbands. Use persuasive disagreement, be specific, include mutual interests, and listen attentively. Self edit to avoid monotony, avoid long repetitive chatter, and tailor topics to spouse interests. All rights reserved NEA.
Questions from readers in Cape Girardeau Sebring Cyril Dover Hopewell and other places on separate checks eligibility when widowed or remarried and how to verify benefit amounts. Answers explain options for separate payments earning limits proof of age and rules on claiming based on own or a spouse record.
Kan sas City actress Vicki Trickett explains she uses a stage name and barely recognizes it. Discovered by Tab Hunter at a Phoenix horse show, Trickett pursued Hollywood with a screen test after being urged to go to Los Angeles. Her debut was in Pepe where she played Lupita.
In Biddeford Maine a local opinion piece argues that electing more women would give them convention power to pick national candidates. It notes only 17 of 537 are women in Congress and contends incumbents of both parties face reelection efforts. The piece lists several female candidates and primaries, highlighting women’s growing political influence and limited nominating power.
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