Happiness Is a Perishable Fruit Thought for Evening
Editorial reflects on happiness as a daily, fleeting fruit to be used now. Quotation from FE. L. Benedict emphasizes living in the moment and appreciating joy before it fades.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1960
Page
4
New England Economic Growth Seen Through 1970 Forecast
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston projects New England population up by one million in the next decade with per capita income rising 18 percent. Demand shifts expected toward durable goods, recreation gear, home equipment, infant products, and pension and health services as age groups shift. Retail sales may reach 17.6 billion dollars by 1970 in 1957 dollars, with suburban expansion outpacing downtown growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
New England
Moscow U-2 Fantasy Trial Sparks Cold War Spin
The piece argues the Moscow trial of Francis Powers is Kremlin propaganda to paint the U S as aggressors and to discredit U-2 espionage. It asserts Powers was aerial surveillance, not espionage, and claims Khrushchev cannot admit air defense failures. It notes counterpropaganda aims to reveal the Kremlin yarn as fantasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
U.S
Francis G. Powers
Kremlin
United States
Soviet Union
Powers
Russia
Khrushchev
Free World
Red Cross ties show limits in East West relief effort
Washington report notes Alfred Gruenther's two week visit to Russia and Poland with Red Cross officials. It cites limited cooperation between free world and Communist Red Cross societies, formal exchanges, aid movements, and the reluctance of Communist China to request or accept outside relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
Red Cross
Alfred M. Gruenther
Russia
Poland
United States
Guerogui A. Miterev
Red Crescent Societies
Irena Domanska
Polish Red Cross
Gruenther
American Red Cross
Polish
American
Junior
U. S
Russian Red Cross
Red Cross Societies
General Gruenther
Red Cross Society
Communist
China
Red China
League
Geneva
League of Red Cross
Chinese Red Cross
Bosses Not Dollar Mad Robots Says Hal Boyle
A survey of 6000 executives from U.S. News finds most work about 35 hours weekly, five days, with 75 percent in good health and only 13 percent under undue tension. Fatigue often stems from boredom, sleep average seven hours, and Dr. Harry J. Johnson says an extra hour sleep and light exercise would help. When offered a $50 000 a year post, accept it for shorter hours and better fringe benefits, the piece counsels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Mark
U.S. News & World Report
U.S
Harry J. Johnson
Life Extension Foundation
Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Low US interest rates threaten gold drain and capital flight
Cheaper money in the United States may lift business activity this fall but could accelerate the loss of gold and the flow of short term capital to Europe. The drop in prime rates stems from stagnating demand for credit and Fed policy, yet it runs counter to Europe where steps are taken to curb capital outflows. The Treasury reports a $300 million decline in gold reserves over six weeks amid fears foreign holders may demand gold and drain money, though authorities see rate alignment as the priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
United States
Europe
Federal Reserve Board
Western
West Germany
Switzerland
U.S. Treasury
U.S
Has Canned Greeting Cards Replaced Personal Letters
A columnist notes the proliferation of greeting cards for every occasion from births to anniversaries and sympathy, suggesting many people skip writing personal letters. The piece observes cards offer ready messages for apologies, hellos, and even deflated political defeats, hinting at a decline in handwritten correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Real Fighter Bill Hatfield Defies Odds For Work
A profile of Bill Hatfield a 55 year old Albany Georgia farmer turned machine repairman who after a November 1959 accident lost his left hand and suffered a stiff shoulder ending his work life. He later drew Social Security disability payments and continues seeking work despite multiple injuries including a deformed thumb a missing left foot and the loss of an eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hatfield
Bill
Albany
Rupert Frazier
Rebecca Hatfield
Rebecca
Iris Helen
Woodrow W. Kirksey
Kirksey
Best Dressed Men Include Impoverished Student and Jerry Lewis
Hollywood trade writer James Bacon profiles two striking contrasts in looks. A Newark high school graduate with a single suit becomes a stylish college student after receiving Jerry Lewis castoffs. Lewis spends huge sums on wardrobe, yet his generosity helps struggling performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bacon
Hollywood
Jerry Lewis
Sy Devore
Lewis
Aozen
Jerry
Tony Curtis
Sammy Davis Jr. Devore
Newark
N.J
Jet travel's rise ends jokes about upper berths
The era of jet travel has largely eliminated humor about uncomfortable upper berths, marking a notable shift in perceptions of air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneae
Biddeford Maine Newspaper Masthead And Rates
Baddeford-Seco Journal of Biddeford Maine publishes its daily edition except Sunday at 11 Adams Street. Publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney oversee operations. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and receives AP dispatches. It is entered as second class mail in Biddeford Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Post Office
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List Snippet
A fragmentary crossword puzzle text shows clues and partial answers in a building up stocks context. It mentions cheaper money, home building, output and lagging appliance sales, with several down clues including Exquisite Japanese porcelain and European Atomic Energy Community.
Biddeford Forum Voices Caution Over City Leadership
The Journal urges free opinion on local issues and signs letters. Reports claim an administration may nominate another candidate to head their ticket, risking public confusion as the same group stays in power to run the city. A young outsider reportedly quit after a brief bid to restructure Biddeford governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
P. S
de Louis
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Washington News
Boyles
Business Mirror
Speeu L. S
By Ray Henry
Ray Henry
AP Newsfeatures
Cincinnati
John W. Keefe
Judge
Keefe
Roger Anderson
Baddeford - Seco
Journal
Hesey
Daphnis
Hagen
Aviation
Constellation
Hoover Dam
People’s Forum
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