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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1960

Page

4

Campaign slogans shape 1960s race in Washington

Washington reports two main themes set for the 1960s campaign. Republicans push Experience Counts for Nixon and Lodge with heavy foreign policy emphasis, while Democrats tout Leadership For The 60s anchored to Kennedy and Johnson. The new party magazines outline these approaches and profiles, signaling a shift toward positive agendas.

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assa Washington NEA Richard M. Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Los Angeles Lyndon Johnson Democratic Digest Johnson Henry M. Jackson Margaret Price Democratic National Committee Rights of Man Roy Hoopes

Editorial on liberty and government power limits

Editorial argues that history of liberty measures governmental restraint rather than expansion of Woodrow Wilson era powers. It frames liberty as a balance between individual rights and state authority, urging caution against excessive expansion of executive reach. The piece reflects historical perspective on governance limits and constitutional safeguards.

Woodrow Wilson

One Man's Contribution By Bruce Biossat Oscar Hammerstein Dies

Oscar Hammerstein death leaves a void in America as a great contributor to cultural life. With Rodgers he sparked a revolution on the American musical stage starting with Oklahoma in 1943. Their works including Carousel South Pacific The King and I and The Sound of Music reshaped musical theater into human, warm, humorous art. Hammerstein's lyric craft mirrored a gentle spirit and humanity, preferring hopeful portrayals over harsh critique. He wrote songs that will be heard whenever any fragment of his work is played.

Oscar Hammerstein America Richard Rogers Rodgers and Hemmerstein Oklahoma South Pacific New York Hammerstein

Signs of Life Traffic Signs Teach Lifesaving Meanings

The Maine State Police public service note outlines six basic road sign shapes and their messages. Eight sided STOP signs demand a full stop, triangular YIELD signs slow traffic, diamond signs warn of hazards, rectangular signs state the law, round signs indicate highway railroad crossings, and crossback railroad signs mark crossings. The piece urges drivers to learn and obey these signs to prevent accidents.

Public Service Maine

Electric City USA to Bring High Tech Living to New Jersey

By 1965 Eastern New Jersey will host Electric City USA a bold private development with 6000 homes 5000 apartments shopping centers schools and all facilities powered by a local electric utility. Led by a builder and electrical equipment firm the project focuses on individual room thermostat heat control air conditioning and fully electric living funded at about 200 million dollars.

Electric City USA New Jersey Torton Kail New York Journal American United States Edison

Life of a Community Paper as Family Recorder

A Grundy Iowa Register reader writes that the hometown paper has chronicled his life for over five decades from birth through marriage and children to grandchildren. He thanks the paper for reporting school milestones anniversaries and family events, calling it a member of the family.

Grundy Iowa Register Recorder

TV Olympiad perks up TV show in Rome ceremony

The 17th modern Olympiad opened on Friday with ceremony over action as CBS aired an Rome telecast featuring marching teams and the entrance of American athletes to cheering crowds. NBC offered a Project 20 tribute to Oscar Hammerstein II detailing his 40 year theater career, with Howard Lindsay bidding farewell and photos of Hammerstein.

Hollywood CBS Rome NBC Project 20 Oscar Hammerstein Alexander Scourby Hammerstein Howard Lindsay Billboard

Investors Forum Investors' bomb shelters

Investors' Forum by Harry C. France argues for preferred stocks as safe havens amid fears of atomic attack. It highlights General Motors, DuPont, Bethlehem Steel, United States Steel, International Harvester and more, noting high yields, strong earnings in 1955–59, and call or noncallable status. The piece promotes five high grade NYSE preferreds as low risk, marketable shelter investments and cites a companion handbook offer.

Harry C France America East General Motors Corporation DuPont Bethlehem Steel Aother United States Steel Corporation International Harvester Leading Chemical Corporation Topnotch Agricultural Equipment Corporation United States New York Stock Exchange DE L U. S. Treasury Harry C. France Biddeford- Saco Journal Grand Central Sta N. Y-17 N. Y General Features Corp

Jackie Kennedy expected to adjust style as First Lady

Ruth Mie argues that Jacqueline Kennedy will sacrifice personal fashion and youth to fit the role of First Lady. The piece notes changes in appearance and dress, predicting a shift toward matronly, dignified attire and restrained hairdos as her husband pursues high office.

Kennedy Jacqueline Kenned Jackie United States Asband Aenual Jackie Kennedy

My 12 Most Memorable Steaks From Across America

Paul Harvey lists twelve memorable steaks from roadside and urban spots, noting garlic scented memories, sauces on the side, and a few standout venues from Kalamazoo to Phoenix. He includes The Steak House in Phoenix, The Palms Super Club in Schofield, Spare Time Cafe in Omaha, Mike Fritzel’s and The Blackhawk in Chicago, Win Schuler’s in Marshall, Joe Gilbert’s in Kansas City, The Red Lion in Springfield, Dreisbach’s near Grand Island, and a private, unnamed memory. He warns taste is personal, moods influence judgments, and this is an interim note toward better steaks.

Kalamazoo Battle Creek Mich Central Street Phoenix Ariz New York Highway 51 Schofield Wisc Omaha Nebr Mike Fritzel Chicago Loop Blackhawk Win Schuler Marshall Joe Gilbert Red Lion Toland Hotel Springfield Ill Northwest Airlines Chicago Atlanta Dreisbach Grand Island

Adams Street Published Daily Except Sunday Biddeford Maine

The Biddeford daily paper at Adams Street carries standard masthead lines listing Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. It notes telephone numbers for departments and subscription rates payable in advance for one month six months and one year. It also states the paper is a member of the Associated Press with rights reserved for local news and AP dispatches.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Associated Press

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword puzzle list with clues for across. listed numbers range 1 to 45 with varied hints. Includes Nora’s pet dog heavy metal colorful bird complaint military unit old Geeck shopping center Jose Ferrer musical two words appear after an interval V shaped in dentations strict husbanding of resources machinist’s helper trouh with a handle without reserve indignant star of the deputy photos motor car sign trees of the north woods wildebeest sand bar carols infinite duration coarse woolen cloth.

Nora Old Geeck the North Woods

End the insolence of children begging weekly on the street

City officials face a plea to stop the parade of weekly street beggars troubling shoppers at supermarkets banks post offices theatres and offices. The poem urges humane action against the problem while describing rush hour crowds and the impact on workers, shoppers, and the public space.

Political debate over elder care and social security limits

A reader letter argues against compulsory federal health care for those 65 and older, citing an AMA survey showing general good health and finances. The writer urges preserving voluntary plans and easing social security earnings restrictions to avoid harming older workers, criticizing political rhetoric ahead of elections. Dorothy Huff and Charles Parson contribute further comments on social topics.

Eureeae Opini Tor Congress American Medical Association Social Security Department

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