Editorial Page Thought For Evening
Editorial note reflects on dignity as understanding rather than actions, contrasting personal depth with a busy world. Santayana quote underscores the value of insight in a world absorbed by doing.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1960
Page
4
The living Flag By DON OAKLEY
A reflection on the evolving American flag marking 50 stars and the 13 stripes. From 1777 to present, the nation’s emblem has grown with the country, symbolizing liberty and heritage through changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Hill
Boston
England
Vermont
Kentucky
George Washington
Heaven
Khrushchev Should Not Influence U S Election
Delegate at large advises quick rebuke of Khrushchev s meddling in the 1960 campaign. He argues outside interference from a hostile totalitarian regime endangers free electoral process and urges both parties to keep Khrushchev s comments out of American political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai Stevenson
Khrushchev
United States
Hitler
Willkie
Bird walks spark interest in Maine recreation value
Bird-watchers from Auburn and nearby areas chartered a bus to view an unusual species, highlighting growing interest in birding as a Maine recreation. The piece recalls Roosevelt’s 1910 bird census in England and Sagamore Hill, noting shifts in species presence due to habitat changes and expanding urbanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Maine
York County
Theodore Roosevelt
England
New Forest Preserve
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
N.Y
New Forest
Sir Edward Grey
Britain
United States
Canada
National Audubon Society
New York City
Let the truth come out on U S press freedom
Washington correspondent Peter Edson argues that President Eisenhower’s Far East tour should be judged by positive gains in Korea the Philippines and Formosa while blaming the Japan visit cancellation on Communists He cites Turkey and South Korea as examples where censorship harmed governance and urges transparency as a democratic duty in line with Washington’s traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
Eisenhower
Far East
Korea
Philippines
Formosa
Japan
United Rege
Russia
U. S
Turkey
George Washington
Disney to film Daniel Boone as new TV hero
Walt Disney will add Daniel Boone to Walt Disney presents next season joining Texas John Slaughter Swamp Fox and Zorro. Dewey Martin is cast as Boone after long pursuit. Martin says the role is his best since The Big Sky and Disney avoids sequels, aiming for four to six films rather than a long series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Walt Disney
Davy Crockett
Daniel Boone
Disney
Dan’t
Texas
John Slaughter
Boone
Dewey Martin
Dewey
Walt
Fess Parker
Crockett
Control of Fusion And Minds Behind New Technologies
Babson Park Massachusetts notes future breakthroughs in fusion energy, hydrogen power, synthesis of food, wireless communication, and molecular rearrangement. He highlights potential unseen weapons, new computing machines, and gravity research, predicting radical shifts in energy, transport, and industry driven by hydrogen fusion and advanced materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Earth
Solar System
Connec
Bell Laboratories
S. W. Herwald
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Isaac Newton
Gravity Research Foundation of
New Boston
N.H
Short dresses spark fashion trend in London store display
Ruth Willett notes a London shop pressed dummies in above knee dresses prompting girls to demand the look. The manager warned customers that such short skirts are immodest, yet the trend spreads as shoppers ignore cautions and mirror images distort self perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Questions and Answers on Social Security Lump Sums and Fees
A reader asks about death payments for a late spouse and the two year or four year limits. Answers cover eligibility, monthly amounts around 119 for the man and 59.50 for his wife, how to obtain wage records from the Social Security Administration, and tax rules for mixed self employment and employed earnings. Also noted is how Civil Service coverage affects future Social Security benefits and a revised handbook by Ray Henry available for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.L. of
Columbia
Social Security
N. D
Albany
N. Y
W.B
St. Petersburg
Fla
Knoxville
Tenn
Ray Henry
Readers Note on Defense Nomination and Infiltration Claims
A forum letter by Charles Parsons challenges the Gates nomination and accuses the National Council of Churches of Communist infiltration. Parsons cites Rep Wint Smith and argues about anti Communist motives in the White House, referencing editors and Bible revisions. A second brief item reports Lincoln Zonn, a lie detector expert, testifying about a hotel clerk who stole $42 after wagering on a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Gates, Jr
Defense
United States Senate
Johnson
Texas
Dirksen
Illinois
Air Force
National Council of Churches
Un-American Activities Committee
Gates
Council
Wint Smith
Sth
Kansas
Smith
Philip
Jesus Christ
Dwight David Eisenhower
Senate
Jary
White House
Congress
Howard Smith
Ohio
Lawrence Smith
Wisconsin
Joseph Raymond McCarthy
Charles Parsons
Miami
Fla
Lincoln Zonn
Zonn
Biddeford Maine Newspaper Masthead and mailing info
Publication details for 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine. Publisher Paul Casavant Editor T J Mahoney staff listed. Subscription rates shown in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. Member of the Associated Press and second class postage paid at Biddeford Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Associated Press
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Summary
Across clues cover Bang to Pet name with entries for printer’s marks sweater states and Shakespearean topics. Down clues span novelists moral terms and craftsman aspects with references to belled bells and river crossings.
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Retirement and
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