Editorial Page Thought for Evening
The editorial laments how the characters and lives of men shape the peace and prosperity of nations. It reflects on moral responsibility and the impact of personal virtue on collective outcomes in society.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1960
Page
4
The editorial laments how the characters and lives of men shape the peace and prosperity of nations. It reflects on moral responsibility and the impact of personal virtue on collective outcomes in society.
The nationwide steel accord ends a protracted clash between union and management after 116 days of disruption. Government pressure moved both sides to a compromise, avoiding new labor legislation and potentially reshaping Nixon’s political standing, while prioritizing the public interest over pure collective bargaining victory.
Senator Hubert Humphrey bills himself the poor man’s candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. He contrasts wealthier rivals Kennedy Symington Stevenson and others, notes limited primaries, and projects possible delegate totals well short of the 761 needed for Los Angeles. He aides his bid with barnstorming, delegate hunting, and a focus on farmers, workers, and the aged.
The Cabinet Committee on Price Stability for Economic Growth works on five economic life papers with only three released. Dean Wallis argues price levels align with productivity, while variations across industries are normal. The timing and format of new reports remain unclear.
A critique of the view that stockholders lack influence, arguing access to brokers gives them a veto over selling and a vote of confidence over buying. It notes managers monitor stock pages daily, and retained earnings do not erase shareholder power. As individual investors grow, their influence should rise. A Florida man was ordered to sell a horse to pay alimony.
President Eisenhower in the State of the Union aims to curb inflation on three fronts from a balanced budget to reforming long term borrowing limits and pressing both management and labor to curb wage and price rises. Financial experts expect a tight monetary stance and higher interest rates, while Congress faces a contentious session over budget and policy.
The poet Lucy W Day humbles to faith that God’s presence calms fear and guides life. She envisions God in trees, waves, brooks, and a snowy bower, praising mercy and guidance from earthly to heavenly paths at Trull Hospital.
New York AP reports a week of television offerings after the holidays. NBC features Art Carney in The Man in the Dog Suit tonight, with other nights spotlighting Brenda Lee and Snooky Lawson on Jubilee USA, Greer Garson in RSVP on CBS, NBC’s Sunday Showcase on Hollywood, and ABC College Press Conference with Sen Dirksen. The week includes Anna Kashfi in Adventures in Paradise, Dean Martin on NBC, Garry Moore with Gertrude Berg, Bob Hope on NBC, Ernie Ford’s HMS Pinafore, and a CBS rebroadcast of Population Explosion after Playhouse 90.
Hollywood AP writer Bob Thomas reports Guy Madi son, a veteran TV star who played Wild Bill Hickok for nine years, offers blunt counsel to dissatisfied television cowpokes. He counsels them to stop griping despite ongoing contract revolts among Western stars.
New York AP column notes Maine should honor Hal Boyle for suggesting aluminum trees, which two trees represent in a Maine home. One tree delights a six year old, the other a 15 month old cat, Lady Dottie, who gnaws the metal leaves. The piece reflects on Christmas take down and postholiday routines.
Publisher Paul Casavant and Editor T. J. Mahoney oversee a Biddeford Maine daily paper with AP affiliation. Rates shown: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. AP rights note exclusive for local news and dispatches.
Ruth Millett highlights simple husband gestures and personal milestones that lift morale for middle aged women. From dressing up and weight loss to hair color changes and house moves, these small affirmations spark confidence, holiday gatherings, and renewed purpose.
The passage traces how Irish, German, Italian, and Slavic groups shaped early American sports and Hollywood. It notes rising acceptance, migration from tenements to commerce, and the evolving opportunities for prizefighters, baseball stars, and film actors, ending with Madison’s career arc and a new TV series venture.
Across clues list items with two word answers and varied lengths including foods, titles, and objects. Several entries reference nationalities, animals, and common phrases and the grid includes entries such as Bakery item and Duveen as examples. The puzzle blends concise wordplay prompts with standard crossword conventions.
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