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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
4
Thought for the evening argues real friendship grows slowly when built on reciprocal merit, echoing Lord Chesterfield. The piece stresses steady trust and shared character as the foundation of lasting bonds.
The piece argues that global anti-Semitism fears echo historical Nazism yet cautions against overreacting to isolated incidents in postwar Germany. It praises Chancellor Adenauer’s stance and calls for firm action to quell neo Nazi elements without derailing Germany’s path toward a free, integrated Europe.
President Eisenhower marks 1960 as his final full term to steer world peace and U S prosperity. He emphasizes disarmament talks, a bold economic offense to lift poverty, and a coalition of industrialized nations, while warning of powerful defenses if peace fails. Congress faces a pivotal year balancing budgets, housing and highways amid defense needs, with a focus on dignity, peace and justice.
The Tax Foundation argues that nearly 100 federal aid programs to states will cost 6.8 billion in fiscal 1960, up 2 billion since 1958. It notes most aid is taxes returned to states, meaning some states pay over 2 dollars in federal taxes for every 1 dollar of aid.
Washington analysis contrasts President Eisenhower's international focus with Senator Humphrey's domestic critique. Humphrey accuses complacency, calls for social justice, full shares of prosperity, and warns against a second class power status. He urges higher growth, tax reform, and funded social needs. The piece frames a sharp party divide shaping the new Congress and coming election.
A Dover New Hampshire letter argues for a patriotic president unaffiliated with business subsidies or anti McCarthy allies. The writer calls for allegiance oaths for students with loans, Vatican envoy talks, and opposition to fluoride in water and coal tar in foods, opposing federal sales tax and right to work laws. A second Belmar New Jersey AP item notes pharmacist Joseph Axelrad placing plastic fish in show globes as a quirky store display.
The stock market climbs on the steel strike settlement while warning that inflation, cheaper foreign steel, and higher tariffs drive the rise. Foreign competition lowers American jobs and production, pushing investors to buy as a hedge against devaluing dollars and higher prices. The piece argues rising wages without productivity will worsen inflation and consumer costs.
Saul Pett reports a Washington dinner at Richard Nixon's home with top steel industry negotiators and officials including James P. Mitchell Roger Blough and Arthur J. Goldberg. The event featured mingling amid inflation talk and reminiscences of the steel strike, with no substantive policy details shared.
Consumer confidence rises after the steel pact easing fears of plant shutdowns. The University of Michigan survey shows buyers expect income to hold or rise, prompting more instalment debt for big purchases while fear of higher interest rates may curb housing plans. Large mortgage debt grows alongside auto and other consumer loans.
A short poem titled The Little White Cottage by Mabel M Emery describes a white cottage with green blinds by a winding river. Cinnamon roses bloom near the door, a hop vine climbs the wall, and a stately elm stands by the well. An elderly lady contentedly knits away the hours, living alone with nearby friends.
The Biddeford Maine daily notes its publisher and editor names and bookstore phone number, and lists subscription costs in advance. It also notes the Associated Press exclusive use of local news and dispatches. The piece ends with a line about retail sales for the year, stating 216 billion dollars and an 8 percent rise from 1958, with only part due to higher prices.
Ruth Millett discusses mothers who manipulate children to favor themselves over fathers. She cites subtle tactics such as restricting talks with Dad, steering the child away from Daddy, buying expensive clothes, and presenting Dad as stingy. The column urges awareness of these patterns and their harm to family balance.
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