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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
1
The article surveys theories on how the United States flag evolved from earlier banners, noting the 1777 Continental Congress resolution for thirteen stripes and thirteen stars, and considers the tea party and Washington era explanations regarding the flag’s design and symbolism.
Long Beach California AP headline reports a press luncheon announcing the opening of Alcoholics Anonymous 25th anniversary convention. Allan B. explains anonymity while Bill W. recalls founding beliefs and the transformative moment leading to AA. About 300000 members claimed with one in five or six women.
A cartoon caption jokes about a man boasting his wife has developed an inferiority complex and asks how to keep her that way. The quip plays on psychiatric phrasing and marital dynamics for humorous effect.
Chicago report notes Americans load cars with resort gear and boat trailers as they head onto highways for a three day holiday. The National Safety Council warns 73 million vehicles on the road could yield as many as 370 traffic deaths over 78 hours from 6 pm today to midnight Monday. The period compares to 348 non holiday deaths in a similar 78 hour window.
The House voted 345 to override President Eisenhower's veto of a 7 percent pay increase for 1.2 million federal employees. Senate action is expected soon as Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson plans a quick vote to sustain the override. Johnson says Eisenhower cannot condemn the measure. the President denounced it as indefensible.
Washington district agents of John Hancock Life Insurance Co. officially went on strike as contract talks continued after a holiday. Union president George L. Russ said no picket lines would form before Tuesday. the strike may be averted if an agreement is reached. The union seeks higher guarantees, commissions, and vacation pay, averaging $13 a week more under a two year contract, while the company offers $2 weekly over four years. The minimum guarantee is $40 a week.
Ocean Park plans its 12th annual Fourth of July parade with a 9 30 a m dedication and flag raising at Camp Azalea, gifts of Adelbert and Mrs Jakeman. The parade forms at The Temple at 10 a m and travels to Farber Park then returns past the Temple bell tower. The 52nd Street section notes SLA closures signaling an end of a New York era of night life.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev greeted by about 3000 workers at the Fiet automobile plant in Vienna’s Communist district. He shook hands, praised plant conditions, and warned of aggressive forces hindering détente while security rushed reinforcements to handle the crowd. Earlier he caused a traffic jam and a pedestrian subway crash during departure.
NEW PORTLAND Maine Leon Mills 70 of North Anson died yesterday after suffering a heart attack behind the wheel causing his car to leave the road and crash state police said Mills was pronounced dead at the scene and the incident remains under investigation
The stormy opening across much of the country brought heavy rains and flood threats from the Missouri Valley to Great Lakes and south Florida. In St. Louis county winds near 60 mph damaged wires and trees. Columbia Missouri recorded 11.4 inches in six hours, while Kirksville saw similar totals. Tornadic winds near Bendena Kansas wrecked a farm and knocked down lines. Troy suffered many shattered windows from hail. Southern Ohio Valley and New England faced lightning, fires, power outages, and crop damage amid strong storms.
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