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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page thought for evening presents a reflective line attributed to Mary Baker Eddy, linking human life to divine nature. The brief piece emphasizes spiritual identity and purpose as a central theme for readers seeking guidance and contemplation.
Washington correspondent reports at Chicago Republican National Committee plans to project speakers at 12 by 24 foot screens using closed circuit television. The system, costing over 50000 dollars, will be set 80 feet above the hall with cameras inside the rostrum and around the arena to provide close ups and state totals during the vote. Theater Network Television of New York handles arrangements with Nathan L Halpern as producer and Marshall Jamieson as director.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee examined the May 1 U 2 overflight of Russia and the faulty, conflicting agency accounts. It found coordination gaps, noted Eisenhower’s unprecedented responsibility, and concluded the inquiry offered a healthy airing without yielding original revelations.
The piece compares payola in radio to a broader political payola cited by Congressman Halleck. It argues multibillion dollar spending bills are used to buy votes, risking no budget surplus and probable deficits, leading to inflation and higher taxes, and asks for reader reaction.
A recent Air Force procurement bought 272,710 screws at $1 each, with the contractor receiving only 5 cents per screw after negotiations. The odd pricing traces to a prior emergency order of 116 screws shipped from Cleveland to New York by air special delivery, prompting questions about procurement practices.
The piece notes business firms send most mail and have benefited from postal subsidies. It cites the Chamber of Commerce and Eisenhower era proposals to make the Post Office self supporting, with taxpayers paying less of the deficits. Some large users oppose, arguing taxpayers should bear part of the cost. The argument favors rate increases and user-funded service.
Crossword prompts list many clues with mixed language hints and abbreviations. Includes references to geographic terms German words and literary names. Appears to be a puzzle page fragment listing numbered across and down clues without solutions or grid.
New York AP reports thousands of secretaries will vacation while the office runs, yet many return to mountains of work. A 10 rule guide from American Photocopy Equipment Co Evanston Ill advises advance notice, written duties for substitutes, clear calendars, and organized filing to ensure a painless return. The four final rules urge a conscience free vacation with emergency contact, up to date work, neat desks, and prompt return.
A "perfect wife of 1960" lists nine commandments for women who wish to be ideal spouses. The rules urge women not to think for men, not to decide, advise, correct, or nag, and never to boss. The piece argues many American wives violate these norms in pursuit of being good wives, contrasting with the idea that happiness requires letting men be.
Paul Harvey notes Democrats examine a foreign policy plank to handle the Russians, warning a get tough stance could bolster the Kremlin. Averell Harriman and former Gov Averell Harriman advise calm, mirroring Eisenhower, while Khrushchev and Red China malign the president. The piece argues restraint may prevent Soviet coercion ahead of the next administration.
A Biddeford Journal piece reflects on New York wanderers who follow no set route through Harlem, Chinatown, and the garment district. It notes Manhattan’s rapid transformation as streets and neighborhoods vanish, urging readers to hurry to see the city before it’s altered.
Boyle notes a wildcat bus strike forced New Yorkers to walk to work. He argues walking restores health, clears worry, and restores agency better than car travel. He praises London, Paris, Rome, Hong Kong, and finally Manhattan as the best American walking city, while others feel like self punishment.
Charles Parsons objects to Eaton and Khrushchev aligning with Soviet policy. He recalls Paris summit talk and predicts a Democratic shift in State Department leadership. Parsons condemns Eaton’s praise of Red China and urges stripping his U.S. citizenship.
An uninvited guest, a baby squirrel, dropped into the salad at Don Swartz home in Salina Kansas during an outdoor meal. The animal scampered back up the tree leaving a tossed salad and surprised diners.
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