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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1960
Page
4
If you wish to travel far and fast travel light. Take off all your envies jealousies unforgiveness selfishness and fears Glenn Clark presents a concise philosophy on personal restraint and spiritual mileage for readers seeking lighter lives.
The piece weighs governors against legislators as potential 1960 nominees. It notes Nixon as the sole Republican on the horizon and lists Democratic contenders Johnson Kennedy Symington Humphrey, with Stevenson as the only former governor. It debates whether governors’ big state experience truly translates to the White House and contrasts executive decision making with legislative policy craft.
The article argues that the Soviet economic challenge requires a strengthened belief in capitalism. It notes rising business engagement in public affairs and urges executives to help defend private property under representative government, while stressing that businessmen are not public enemies.
The piece argues price control laws fail, misaddress inflation, and harm production and distribution, recalling postwar shortages and black markets. It warns future Congresses will repeat the mistake, with analogies to medical misdiagnosis and faded family norms. It notes social shifts from prior eras in work and life priorities.
Washington reports the third round of negotiations on the 15 year old lend-lease debt between the United States and the Soviet Union. A settlement likely ranges between 800 million and 300 million dollars with ongoing disputes over inventory and vessel returns.
New York AP columnist Saul Pettit laments common habit patterns that waste time and energy. He cites examples from annoying greetings to compulsive politeness and loud talk, urging readers to curb these compulsions and act with intention.
Americans losing overseas markets are urged to act beyond complaints. The Commerce Department and industry study ways to boost selling, from sales training to efficiency. Experts stress adapting products to foreign tastes and maintaining humility while promoting American goods. In Lima, Ohio, power officials traced a raccoon causing a substation outage to 3:18 a.m.
A compact crossword list with across and down clues covering knife wound to oriental sauce. Includes entries like Napoleon's La Grande Armee and Stalk of bananas, with many other common crossword items and a Shaw play scattered through the grid.
James Marlow portrays Lyndon Johnson as a decisive Senate leader who swiftly quashes liberal attempts to curtail his authority. Johnson privately convenes a closed meeting, secures a 51-12 vote to back his rule, and leaves liberals perplexed by his strategic dominance.
A New Haven woman tied and gagged herself on her floor to gain sympathy, telling police a man posing as a road exterminator robbed her and left a white powder on the floor. Officers found the powder to be baking powder, clarifying the bizarre tale.
Local newspaper text lists subscription rates payable in advance: one month 1.85, six months 10.50, one year 21.00. Mentions Associated Press rights and secure class matter entry at the post office. Includes names Biddeford and local editor, publisher notes.
Ruth Willett extols current women’s fashion, praising flattering lines, rich fabrics, and fur touches. She urges readers to thank designers when pleased, hoping continued styles that make women look young and pretty, while avoiding out of proportion or costly trends.
Questions from readers on Social Security pensions for World War I veterans clarify that a minimum 90 days of service during the WWI period suffices for benefits, with exceptions for service-connected discharges. Other items cover earnings thresholds, death lump sums, and how funds are managed, plus guidance on obtaining wage statements and a revised handbook.
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