Thoughts for the Evening by John Drinkwater
Editorial page excerpt argues that reality cannot be altered by dramatizing it with false romances. It reflects on how media and storytelling shape perception without changing true events.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1960
Page
4
Kennedy faces cabinet picks for state defense and treasury
Bruce Biossat notes Kennedy delays choosing key posts, stressing judgment and confidence. He argues the country benefits from careful selections for diplomacy, defense and finance, with the president-elect aided by Eisenhower transition support and a short briefing period may suffice if leaders show strong background fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
State
Defense
Treasury
Eisenhower
Not all parents push for the best or the worst
The piece argues American parents should push children to give their best and stay physically fit. It cites studies comparing U S youth with British and Japanese youth, showing Americans lagging in endurance, leg and arm power, and warns of a softened lifestyle. It urges action to restore fitness and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Britain
Cyprus
American Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation
National goals for technology and worldwide knowledge sharing
The article outlines U.S. aims to boost technological progress through centralized policy, applied research, and depreciation incentives, while relocating industry to job-rich areas and sharing tech globally. It stresses man-made change must be controlled for humanity’s benefit and prospects against communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
United States
Output rate for steel industry examined as health gauge
The weekly steel output rate sits just under 50 percent of capacity, about 1.4 million tons weekly versus 228 million capacity. Industry leaders fret public misinterpretation and resist publicizing capacity shifts, noting changes in mills and production methods since World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Particu
Suburban hero in winter: Ronald Halfacre’s daily trek
HAL BOYLE notes the suburbanite's winter trek from home to office. Ronald Halfacre endures hours commuting and a ritual layering of clothing to fight zero temperatures, emerging at work red nosed and blue cheeked yet still marching through the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
America
Ronald Halfacre
U.S
Daniel Boone
Ronald
Army and Navy
20Th Century Pioneer
Christmas Poem Reflects on A Stable Light and Kindness
A reflective poem recalls the shepherds and manger with vivid imagery of gifts and a guiding angel choir. The poet Norman J. Langmaid from Saco wishes that the Christmas glory and friendship illuminate every city street and heart during this holy season.
Kennedy Defends Medical Care Clash Over Socialized Policy
Letter writer Charles Parsons argues against socialized medicine, urging care for the aged be free of government control. He contrasts free market patient choice with government regulation, warning that political intrusion harms doctor patient relations and individual rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington
John Kennedy
Georgetown University
Kennedy
Georgetown
England
Charles Parsons
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List
A dense crossword clue list covering many entries from Europe to Hawaii. Includes hints for 1 across through 61 down with themes on games literature and geography. Presents numerous cross references such as writers Paton and Biggers and varied wordplay like emulating British gun terms and floral lingo.
Matchmakers to Blame as Lonely Hearts Rise
An essay notes 18 million unmarried men and 3.5 million more women in the nation. It argues married women once actively matched couples but now focus on other interests, reducing opportunities for singles to meet and wed.
Paul Harvey Reflects On Eisenhower Era
In a reflective piece, Paul Harvey imagines a legacy of President Eisenhower. He praises the administration as undisgraced and unembarrassed while noting Ike’s pursuit of peacemaking and resolve when negotiations failed. The column hints at resilience during illness and wartime leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
White House
We Walk Tall and Honor Your Presidency
The editorial lauds President Eisenhower, praising his space program gains and steady leadership. It credits him for expanding the space fleet, supporting Ezra Benson, and balancing debt and credit in a high obligation era. The piece urges careful reflection on his administration’s legacy and calls for continuing resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ezra Benson
Sherman Adams
Custer
General Features Corp
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John Drinkwater
BY Bruce Biossat
China
Americans
Business Mirror
American Iron Steel Institute
Boyles
Suburbia
Y.M.C.A
Fort Dix Stockade
Army
Christ
Norman J. Langmaid
Saco
People’s Forum
Tucson
Ariz
Europe
Tibet
Paton
Colley
Earl Derr Bigers
Joan of Arc
Group of
Penrod
Paris
Pope
Ruth Willer
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Paul Harvey News
Long Mr. Eisenhower
Biddeford - Saco Journal
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Teleg One
Associated Press
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