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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page reflection notes that happiness shared, not hoarded, carries true flavor and meaning. The piece cites Mrs Gaskell as the source of the thought, framing happiness as a social, communal experience rather than a solitary state.
The Congo's Prime Minister Lumumba shows weak governance and strong Communist alignment. He briefly arrested UN personnel and ordered airports controlled by Congo forces while declaring martial law for months. He had welcomed UN aid to curb Katanga but now seeks Swedish UN troops to exit. The UN intervened to avert broader East West conflict, not to serve Lumumba's internal aims.
Thousands of engaged amateurs trained by a nonpartisan Action Course in Practical Politics now shape local race outcomes in Spokane and St Paul. Graduates boost voter registrations, drive votes for favored candidates, and have secured mayors and council seats in multiple cities. The trend signals a larger amateur current in upcoming state and national elections.
The National Industrial Conference Board compares Moscow and New York prices showing a worker in Moscow needs hours to buy staples while New York offers faster access. It argues distribution is state controlled and consumer needs drive production, leaving most Russians with little. A doctor warns about kids catching illnesses, while Mom threatens Dad.
Washington reports that AFL-CIO General Board, convening August 26 with 135 international heads and 34 other officials, is poised to endorse Kennedy amid some union opposition to Johnson. Meany backs the ticket, while machinists and other unions critique the labor reform law as Kennedy-Landrum-Griffin. The session will be closed and focus on the economy, wages, and political action through COPE and pledges for voter drives and platform comparisons.
Milton Berle, 52 and top star in vaudeville to television, says the quickest way to avoid ulcers is to vent feelings verbally not in tears. He practices this during interruptions and foresees a six figure NBC contract to 1980 while stressing endurance and persistence as keys to lasting success.
AP reporting from New York says banks moved to ease borrowing costs as the trend toward looser money spreads. Prime rate cuts have been limited to top corporations with strong credits, while many banks keep higher rates for most borrowers. Federal Reserve actions promise more funds for lending, relaxing reserve requirements to free about 600 million dollars, potentially swelling loan activity.
A compact essay notes that women express vigor in three modes. Some lift eyebrows, others raise voices, and a third group is said to raise the roof with energy and resolve. The piece blends humor with social observation.
Advice for women on attracting men centers on restraint and listening. Smart communication avoids arrogance or public fussing, while staying away from constant bragging or arguing. Being a good listener who draws men into talking about themselves is recommended.
In a broad crackdown, officials denounce diploma mills selling fake degrees including Doctor of Divinity at prices from donations to 50. Colleges lack buildings or labs but tout credentials. Critics urge recognition of residency in final year work and warn that Americans must spot sham institutions. Take Me Along musical returns to Broadway with Jackie Gleason at Shubert Theater.
A Canadian woman tourist, a milk truck driver, and Brewer police agreed on handling after the woman ran a stop sign. The truck stopped suddenly, spilling about 30 gallons of milk. The woman paid for the milk and continued.
The item notes that demand for business loans typically rises in the fall as factories borrow to stock up for the Christmas trade, aiding retailers and manufacturers in preparing for holiday sales. It reflects on lending activity and seasonal borrowing patterns in Biddeford and surrounding areas.
Dear Journal Reader reports that the New Art Center Workshop at 4 Dane Street, Kennebunk, continues with schedule and price changes after July and August 1959. The Advisory Board invites reactions and support to sustain winter and upcoming summer workshops including painting ceramics rug booking class and book binding.
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