This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1960
Page
4
The editorial quotes Benjamin Whichcote to frame a meditation on courage facing danger. It asserts fear shadows judgment and urges steady resolve amid unsettled times.
William E. Gilroy discusses unforeseen outcomes of great movements citing Israel as an example. He notes improved Jewish Christian relations, shared biblical sites, and growing Christian pilgrim visits including Billy Graham and Bishop Sheen, with cooperation in Nazareth and archaeology, supporting ancient prophecy.
G Warfield Hobbs of the National Committee on Aging argues the elderly are financially better off than often claimed. He cites rising Social Security coverage, growth of private pension plans, greater home ownership, and declining old age assistance rolls as signs of improvement and warns against a nationwide compulsory insurance program as a step toward socialized medicine.
The second annual Cook-Off finals in Cincinnati featured two boys and 49 girls from 19 Midwestern and Southern states. Sixteen-year-old Barbara Spiess of Toledo won the grand prize of 5000 dollars for a Europe trip, supported by teacher sponsor Miss Mildred Russell.
University of Kansas political science students ranked newspapers as the most valuable information source for presidential candidates. A popularity index placed newspapers at 227, magazines 206, television 150, radio 107, and books 49, highlighting newspapers as a major force in education and understanding.
Washington watchers say Senator Stuart Symington may emerge as Kennedy’s vice president pick, a choice that could calm southern fears or alienate the South. Symington’s labor rights record and Midwest farm program bolster his appeal, but age and lack of close ties to Kennedy complicate the bid. The plan hinges on unifying the party under a new national committee chair and avoiding a Dixiecrat revolt.
A reflective poem by Dorothy Huff questions church membership and true gospel living. It rails against apathy and uneven effort, imagining a world freed from greed and need. The piece offers a hopeful call for collective reform and peace.
James Marlow notes the 1960 conventions mix old fashioned pageantry with modern campaigning. Kennedy and Nixon are skilled technicians with long preparation, TV savvy, and issue knowledge, yet lack personal warmth. Kennedy’s nomination was slow yet decisive amid extended speeches and flags.
Paul Harvey railing against the convention as it collapsed before it began. He cites Kennedy as the frontrunner aided by a modern, powerful political machine and warns of party leadership failings. Taft and Shaw quoted as distant context.
Boyle's Column reports on a British brewery developing an instant beer formula at Burton-on-Trent. The piece humorously speculates on social effects from easy access to beer, including changes to water cooler culture, office life, and public drinking norms.
AP Business News analyzes mixed signals in current economy showing rising employment and farm output but higher auto stocks and price cutting. Consumers spend modestly as incomes edge up while manufacturers note steadier orders. The piece argues the economy offers conflicting cues aiding political rhetoric.
A compact listing of crossword clues across and down with numbers 1 through 11 and additional items including national and city names, language cues, and common crossword conventions. It outlines various wordplay prompts such as abbreviations, suffixes, and synonyms across a diverse set of topics.
A study summarized in Americans View Their Mental Health argues worriers are more optimistic about the future and feel they can improve situations. Researchers say worry reflects hope and determination, not apathy, encouraging readers to see worry as a sign of belief in better outcomes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.