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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page presents a reflective thought attributed to Mary Baker Eddy. The brief item conveys a moral or spiritual reflection consistent with midcentury newspaper opinion pages. The text emphasizes virtue, daily conduct, and personal improvement framed as a guidance note for readers.
The piece argues age should not decide the 1960 race between Nixon and Kennedy, noting their youth aided nominating support. It highlights how Nixon’s vice presidency and Kennedy’s Chicago bid propelled them, andPredicts a broader shift to younger leaders in government and business amid new challenges.
Washington coverage notes a battle over whether employers may insure against strike losses after the Brotherhood of Trainmen settlement with Isl and Railroad. Imperial Insurance paid roughly 50,000 daily during the Long Island strike, totaling about 1,350,000, prompting union opposition and possible further legal action to disband strike insurance under the Interstate Commerce Act.
A Tax Foundation president argues that real growth could lift the average US family income from $6,500 to over $8,000 in ten years. He stresses defense, peace, and jobs, and contrasts private growth with public spending. He warns that large public spending requires higher taxes and may erode individual freedom, urging a balance of growth and limited government.
In a retrospective on anti chain fears from the 1930s the Federal Trade Commission report summarized by the National Association of Food Chains notes: newer chains grow faster than older, medium chains grow faster than large, new firms keep entering chain ranks and small chains expand in stores and sales. Independent, resourceful retailers not only hold their own but show greater growth than corporate chains. All chains with 11 or more stores account for less than half of the nation’s food business, leaving ample opportunity for diverse merchants.
A nostalgic look at a era when parents dictated plans and children followed. The piece contrasts old child rearing norms with modern expectations, pondering authority, independence, and family dynamics through vivid reminiscences from the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
University of Michigan research reports that Americans find happiness mainly in children and sufficient money while debts and inadequate housing cause unhappiness. The national survey of 2,460 interviews, published last May, shows wealth and poverty can both lead to discontent, with only 4 percent unhappy due to worry.
The piece argues that world tensions push politicians to win votes with economic promises rather than patriotism. It notes Republicans imitate Democrats by focusing on bread and circuses, while many Africans prioritize money. It warns materialism threatens liberty, predicting greater government and less individual freedom as poverty recedes. It also mentions the White House name origin from War of 1812 fire damage.
AP report on Rory Harrity, ex Harvard Lampoon editor turned actor in Where the Boys Are, recounts his self deprecating views on awards and a clash with his father over coaching to lose his accent. It notes his Roscoe Award origin and his humor with Elizabeth Taylor and Kirk Douglas, plus a Maine oblique.
Boyle argues middle aged adults rarely mature beyond childhood, remaining enlarged children. True maturity is accepting compromises between ideal desires and reality, yet many hide their childish impulses, sometimes revealing a second childhood in grownups.
Changing tastes track rising incomes as Americans adjust spending. Many delay big purchases while buying shorter lived goods or upgrades, aiding cameras and compact cars. Growth of middle income fuels more buyers for homes and appliances, though some worry about the economy’s momentum.
A compact poem by Sarah Bridge Graves laments unnecessary fear about Asian Flu and Spanish flu talk. It contrasts grim rumors with old remedies like pills salves lemon juice and honey. The speaker envies simpler times when doctors visited and common colds were cured with homey measures.
Crossword clues span topics from battle cry to saints and cities. Answers include large North Dakota city Fargo and Horatio writer, with clues for work nose place, military groups, and languages. the batch mixes abbreviations and French terms.
The Biddeford-Seco Journal lists Adams Street office details with Paul Casavant as publisher and T. J. Mahoney as editor. Subscription rates are stated as 1 month 1.85, six months 10.50, and one year 21.00, payable in advance. the paper is a member of the Associated Press and protected for local news and AP dispatches.
Families grow up and spending climbs in food, clothing, medical care, and education while more is allocated to prepared foods and gadgets that reduce work. The home center, led by the family room with TV and radio, becomes a major entertainment focus as households save for other immediate desires.
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