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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1960
Page
4
Editorial argues that correct reasoning begins from the single fact of spiritual existence, urging readers to center contemplation on faith. It emphasizes inner truth over worldly distractions and invites calm, reflective judgment grounded in belief.
The piece argues shifting the federal budget to a calendar year would prevent grafting an incoming administration’s proposals onto those of the outgoing one. It notes current July 1 to June 30 cycles force new presidents to work with a budget drafted by predecessors and delays in Congress often miss the fiscal year start. A calendar year plan would free Congress from July 1 deadlines and let a new administration craft its own first budget, though initial year speed would be required.
Clergy from Protestant denominations will attend a three day Evangelism Conference in Boston from January 3 to 5. Events include sessions at Hancock Building Park Street Church and Tremont Temple Baptist Church with evening programs, led by Rev. Howard Keeley. Notable speakers include Rev. Dr. Harry Denman Rev. Dr. Robert G. Lee and Rev. Dr. Harold John Ockenga. The gathering marks the 73rd annual dinner of the Evangelistic Association of New England chaired by Allan C. Emery Jr.
The National Chamber of Commerce urges local action to curb river pollution at the Washington conference December 12 to 14. It cites Middletown Ohio's 18 million dollar sewage system as a model, notes South Charleston West Virginia and Union Carbide jointly funding a plant, and stresses local responsibility to deliver clean drinking water and safe recreation.
The study outlines methods to lift growth by about one percent over a decade via higher immigration, longer working hours, less illness driven loss, reduced unemployment, or higher net investment. It notes legal and private barriers to optimal resource use, including trade obstacles, subsidies, price controls, monopolies, entry limits, and discrimination. It stresses education, research, information flow, and removal of adoption hurdles as paths to faster growth, while cautioning that long education shifts cannot boost 1970 output, and public effort remains uncertain.
AP News Analyst William L. Ryan assesses Soviet moves in Africa. Moscow leverages leadership ambitions in Algeria Ghana Guinea and other states to influence U N actions. Western powers face a reshaped continent and a weakened United Nations if Moscow prevails. James Marlow ends with vacation note.
Babson assesses Senator Kennedy as a hard working Massachusetts figure who built a vast campaign machine. He notes Kennedy’s sacrifice and near VP nomination four years earlier and predicts limited post election power beyond appointments and veto influence.
A poem asks what is needed for real happiness on Christmas beyond materialism. The speaker suggests a loving heart and true faith in Christ's birth as the source of lasting joy, contrasting fleeting whims with enduring spirit. Dorothy Huff.
The Biddeford Journal discusses the Kennedy victory, noting the close popular vote and delayed confirmation. It argues Kennedy’s presidency could be shaped by a restrained Congress, Khrushchev’s stance on Berlin and China, and the risk of accidental war, referencing Eisenhower’s Pittsburgh address and potential leadership changes.
How disabled must you be to collect disability payments under Social Security varies by case. The standard is total permanent disability preventing substantial gainful activity, with evaluation of regular work hours earnings and work ability, while nonwork income does not affect qualification if other criteria are met.
A compact list of crossword prompts with numbered clues across topics from stinging insect to exclamation of surprise and beyond. Includes entries such as Asian sea copper heroine and dawn goddess, plus general concepts like facts and figures and market place.
A New Jersey Supreme Court committee aims to place marriage counseling before divorce filings. The piece urges couples to practice the habit of talking through small irritations and differences early, emphasizing self-reliance and partner dialogue over reliance on outside experts.
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