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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
4
Thoughts for the Evening quotes Logan Pearsall Smith on courage and missing opportunities. The brief aphorism laments the mortifying feeling of not taking action to obtain something desirable, framing courage as the key to seizing the “plum” by shaking the tree.
Bruce Biosssa argues that both major parties err by extremes on government's role. He says democracy requires balancing liberty with order, and that government should neither be a source of excessive control nor seen as evil. Respect for individual initiative remains essential to freedom.
The Maine Highway Safety Committee warns that December nights bring extra driving hazards and higher fatality risk. It urges drivers to adjust speed, ensure vehicle readiness, and follow the Golden Rule to prevent accidents during the holiday shopping period in Maine and across the United States.
Civil Air Patrol formed near Pearl Harbor to meet emergency needs. Gen Hap Arnold led its creation, becoming a civilian nonprofit under federal charter in 1946. By 1960 CAP operated in 1900 communities with 70,000 members under Air Force advisory support.
The United States should back the region by aiding Turkey Iran and Pakistan to defend against communism and to support modernization. Iran and Pakistan seek democratic evolution with continued military and economic aid while Turkey requires economic and military backing. Arab states face unrest from rapid social change and must be helped to stand on their own feet, resist extremism, and develop trade and culture with mutual reform. Israel’s existence complicates regional stability and a negotiated settlement with Arabs is essential while preserving Israel’s territory.
Boyle’s column recalls a New York department store Santa cracking up crowds with merry quips and punishing puns about beards, midget Santas, and policy jokes from the Fire Department to child psychology as the season wears on.
American governors returning from Argentina and Brazil say the region holds vast potential in agriculture and hydroelectric power. They report rising U S spending with nearly 75 million dollars more this year in Brazil and 70 million in Argentina. Governors favor more aid and private investment, assessing safety and returns amid government action risks.
Charles Parsons argues the Connally Amendment protects U S sovereignty in World Court matters. He contends many nations restrain the court and warns of Communist influence without the amendment. He criticizes Eisenhower and internationalists, linking foreign policy to a gold shortage crisis.
The Biddeford Saco Journal cites remarks by Harold Handley Kansas Governor George Docking Orville Freeman Hershel Loveless and George D Clyde on investment advisability tied to government stability and economic conditions. The piece contrasts perspectives on industry training, regional development, and personal work ethic within the United States.
Ruth Willett argues that elder social needs go beyond government aid and require personal effort from neighbors churches and lodges. She cites an 80 year old man seeking friends and urges programs that relieve age related dues and foster real companionship to prevent loneliness and mutual learning.
A future history of aging begins with a White House Conference on Aging in Washington January 9 to 12. About 3,000 delegates from states and cities will study elder issues, with post conference reports to organizations. The grown purchasing power of people 65 and over is rising, reaching an estimated $30 billion annually and projected to exceed $55 billion by 1970.
A compact reader puzzle listing across and down clues with numerous entries. Entries include rivers, biblical terms, colors, body parts, and geographic names across varying lengths, plus theme items and abbreviations. The grid prompts solution of many common crossword subjects across disciplines and languages.
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