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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1960

Page

4

West Germany rises in postwar economy and world role

The editorial notes West Germany becomes the second largest free world economy, trailing the United States but surpassing Great Britain in output. It credits a business oriented climate, strong work ethic, long hours, and supportive policies for growth and a rising domestic market within Europe. It argues Germany should share in lifting underdeveloped nations and underscores the value of hard work.

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Clean water gains statewide support in Maine

Editorials warn of pollution in Maine rivers lakes and coastal waters. Commissions admit pollution exists and court action may Abate nuisances as communities like Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk push cleanup efforts with cooperation from neighboring towns.

Maine Polutoa Water Improvement Commission Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk

Coffee drinkers reveal how they take their brew

Pan American Coffee Bureau reports 28 percent drink coffee black while 44 percent add sugar and cream, 19 percent take cream only, and 9 percent prefer sugar only. More people drink black and stronger coffee even as average cups per day decline.

Pan-American Coffee Bureau

Congress Amends Rules on Presidential Speeches

Congress changes permit airing speeches of major presidential candidates while excluding free time for minor candidates. The change shifts broadcast access and may influence campaign visibility for smaller parties such as the Vegetarian Party and others.

Congress

Senate med care plan risks uneven state costs

Congress weighs Kerr-Frear medical care for the aged with sliding scale federal grants to states. If all 50 sign up, first year cost near 260 million dollars with 200 million from the U S Treasury and 60 million from states. States set their own plans, affecting benefits and funding levels.

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Interest rate shifts test Wall Street amid bank rate cuts

AP reports cross currents in interest rates on Wall Street as bank loan charges fall to 4 27 percent while short term yields rise. Analysts weigh how cheaper money may spur borrowing but firms seek funds from commercial paper or long term bonds.

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Lady sports fans spark talk of sex segregation in sports

Boyle's column surveys male backlash to women fans in sports. Readers recount perceived boisterous behavior and knowledge, deriding female spectators as bloodthirsty and domineering. The piece asks whether modern women fans threaten traditional chivalry and male dominance at games.

New York Mickey Mantle Casey Stengel Freud Lady Sports

Time for Yourself The Ruth Millett Question

Ruth Millett asks readers how they waste hours weekly and fail to reserve time for themselves. She critiques daily puttering gossip phone calls unnecessary errands meetings and social obligations that drain personal time and suggests learning to say no to reclaim minutes.

Private Eye

Easing Into Retirement With Trailer Living Questions

Reader suggests retiring by traveling in a trailer for six months. Advice weighs physical demands of towing, costs, buying versus renting, and locating trailer parks nationwide. Guidance includes planning, resources from Mobile Homes Manufacturers Assn, and Ray Henry's handbook.

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Eisenhower Criticizes Cuba Policy and Castro Regime

Charles Parsons writes that Cuba under Fidel and Raul Castro is a Communist dictatorship 90 miles from Florida. He argues Castro seized assets and aligned with Khrushchev and China, warns intervention risks a new Korea or wider conflict, and calls for firm action. Letters from readers are signed and not always printed.

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Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and staff contact info

Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. Advertising and editorial departments listed with telephone numbers and subscription rates in advance.

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Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact list of across and down crossword clues with numbers and hints covering terms from calculate to begone plus various nouns adjectives and proper nouns across a broad range of categories

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