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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page excerpt presents Robert South’s assertion that true greatness and generosity are inseparable from tenderness and compassion. The reflective meditation frames virtue as a blend of bold charity and humane feeling, urging readers to cultivate both strength and kindness.
Testing is to come as President elect Kennedy names Dean Rusk secretary of state. Rusk, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former assistant secretary of state under Truman, brings deep public‑service credentials. Kennedy also shifts Adlai Stevenson to ambassador to the UN and Chester Bowles to under secretary, aiming to unite diverse talents in a fragile foreign policy start.
In Washington hearings focus on air and water pollution with topics from automobile fumes to agricultural spraying. Debates cover federal state and local responsibilities as Congress plans to push cleanup efforts despite muted agreement on federal aid and action.
Newsweek reports US industry screens and trains overseas staff for export success. Key points include needing language skills and broad knowledge of local politics and customs. The role of wives in adapting abroad is highlighted. Also noted are a driving test failure rate and a health claim about headaches.
In the 1960s aims for equal opportunity in education push for talent salvage and broader access. The piece urges better support for girls and women pursuing advanced degrees, flexible graduate paths, and tailored programs from early schooling to end the waste of talent. It emphasizes inclusive comprehensive high schools, gifted education, and attention to slow learners, all to nurture independent, responsible citizens.
James Marlow notes President-elect Kennedy must answer for his brother Robert Kennedy as attorney general. The close Kennedy family ties mean actions in civil rights will reflect on John, shaping criticism from both sides. Robert Kennedy is portrayed as tough and shrewd, with access to ample DOJ counsel.
Washington reports on presidential style as Kennedy and Eisenhower may wear toppers at the inauguration. The piece notes Kennedy's potential top hat, plans from the hat industry, and a viral moment when Kennedy greeted Susan Biossat, her father Bruce, and classmates during a Kennedy sighting.
A reader letter to the Biddeford Saco Journal urges moving the city election to align primaries on the first Monday and the general election on the second Monday of December. The writer, signing as A Ward 2 Voter, says the shift would match Saco's election and end the process earlier.
Maine college students were urged to drive home for Christmas vacation with extra care. The Maine Highway Safety Committee advised rest breaks every 100 miles, proper car condition, and not driving while tired. They warned drivers returning to college or taking family cars to holiday travel to avoid fatigue and unsafe schedules.
The Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant publisher and T J Mahoney editor. It identifies AP membership and postage details, subscription rates and mailing classifications.
John Cosgrove told members one goal is to erase the club's $25,000 deficit. He warned prices or drinks will not rise sharply, but the glass levels may drop slightly. A party demo of a high speed computer prompted a reporter to ask about a blinking control panel light. An engineer said the machine is hiccuping and cannot hold its liquor. Washington columnists wonder about a Russian text mailed to them with a publisher note asking for a review.
A 1940s Syndicated column urges Girl Scouts delegates to start a trend of “keeping down with the Joneses.” It argues the Joneses set fashions and pace, defying any effort to keep up, and suggests focusing on personal wants rather than chasing others.
The piece notes January surges at Social Security offices as retirees, self employed workers, and others seek payments or information. It advises visiting offices early, calling ahead to confirm needed documents, and considers sending letters to speed processing, with tips to reduce trips and delays.
The page presents a comprehensive crossword with numbered across and down clues. Entries cover varied themes from diaphanous to battlefield terms, including composers like Casals and literary hints, plus geography and everyday objects.
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