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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1960
Page
4
Thought for Evening features a Lincoln quotation about responsibility. The editorial note presents a concise moral prompt urging readers to own tomorrow by facing today.
A 14 year old Lobbyist Registration Act shows 5507 registered lobbyists, though only about 1000 are active in towns as de-registration is not provided. Ex senators and congressmen remain listed, with notable spenders including Teamsters and AFL-CIO. Former lawmakers like Hale Battle Hyde Biemiller Richards Cole and O Connor appear as registered lobbyists for various associations and industries.
A Soviet orchestra led by Konstantin Ivanov performed at Carnegie Hall New York on a seven week tour under a cultural exchange program. Emil Gilels played piano in a Tchaikovsky program as the ensemble entered in formal dress and stood until the conductor appeared. The piece linked to Carnegie Hall’s 1891 opening, and critics noted the audience appeal of a more ceremonial presentation.
Washington brief outlines plans to shift from grants to loans, trim aid to aid recipients who cannot pay, and test a two dollars for one dollar contribution from recipient nations. The Draper Committee backs a 400 million boost while emphasizing India, Africa, and Latin America as focal points.
A prophecy foresees a flood of city lights from Maine to Florida as highways and jet airports encroach on quiet countryside. Beautiful homes and villages are condemned to make room for new roads and large airports, with progress framed as the price of modern transportation.
January inventory season prompts stores to tally goods and prices while urging people to audit health, mood, talents, and goals for a better 1960. The piece links business prudence with personal growth, suggesting past lessons guide future steps and hope for improved prospects.
The Plain City Ohio Advocate editor urges readers to value editorial policy and thoughtful consideration over agreement. He notes that opposition signals engagement and that a good newspaper aims to stimulate reading and reflection on the subject at hand as long as women will listen to Husbands.
Saul Pettit argues that political coyness blocks vice presidential ambitions. The column humorously outlines the staged sequence of declaring, courting, and conceding to the top nomination, noting the practical politics of timing, perks, and career risks. Pettit urges explicit declarations by any candidate for president or vice president and mocks the notion of being drafted.
Americans are saving less amid tight money and rising loan demand. Banks, mutuals, and savings & loan associations boost rates and offer premiums to attract funds. The Treasury yields five percent on new issues and higher savings bond payments spur competition, while overall deposits grow unevenly across sectors.
A Saco readers' forum letter defends Charles Cote for mayor amid mixed views on Dr Paraday. The piece labels Paraday as ambidextrous and criticizes party-switching while urging public focus on local work and unity. The writer endorses Cote, urges grown‑up discourse, and ends with a weather question.
In Phoenix two men William D. Smith and Jamcs Horton acknowledged using 15 sticks of dynamite to blast a tree stump. The blast shook several homes and sent debris over a two block area, but no injuries were reported.
The author questions the idea of luck and explores how some individuals achieve success despite personal unpopularity. It suggests that merit, strategy, persistence, and timing can drive outcomes independent of public opinion.
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from Biddeford Maine with Paul Cesavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. Includes subscription rates of 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00 and notes Associated Press rights.
A dense list of across and down crossword clues ranging from Warning device to A right jolly old. The puzzle mixes numbers and stray formatting, with several misreads and partial phrases likely from OCR. Answers would fill standard crossword entries, including familiar terms for descriptors, objects, and proper nouns.
The piece argues against overindulgence and permissiveness teaching that giving a child everything breeds entitlement. It emphasizes demanding respect, balancing plans, and avoiding parental martyrdom by insisting on timely duties and self-reliance.
A reader asks why retirement checks may be $102 instead of $119 monthly and what could cause underpayments. Answers explain potential reporting errors, then advise contacting the Social Security office to verify figures and correct mistakes.
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