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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1960
Page
4
An editorial reflection on inner happiness, arguing true contentment comes from peace at home regardless of status, be it king or peasant. It emphasizes simple domestic harmony as the key to lasting joy and well being.
The article weighs John F Kennedy as Democratic nominee and rival Richard Nixon as Republican choice. It notes Kennedy's leadership potential amid Cold War pressures, his political skill and detached temperament, and the high stakes of a Nixon or Kennedy presidency for the free world. It calls Americans to judge their fitness and asks for unity in facing communism.
AAR study for a Senate Commerce panel warns that heavy regulation threatens railroad survival in a competitive economy. It calls out limits on diversifying by transport mode and favoring competitors, stressing public interest and national defense tied to rail progress.
At the 39th NATGAS convention in Houston Charles Webber says taxes now average about one third of regular gasoline cost and rose far faster than pump prices from 1949 to 1959. He links high taxes to demand for smaller cars and notes potential tax deficits if gallons fall. Teen driver accidents and TV career length are also touched as side items.
Washington interview with Pat Nixon portrays a candid, capable partner who shops with daughters, reads widely, and plans to accompany Dick Nixon on campaign trails. She emphasizes normal family life, readiness for overseas duties, and a tactful, supportive stance regardless of political pressure.
Joe Bishop argues stand-up on TV is fading as six minute guest spots fail to build lasting personality. He cites TV has raised audience taste, cites Paar show as turning point where audiences saw new sides of him and liked them.
A New York AP column playfully divides a year into hours and claims fathers have 3070 to 5100 spare hours after sleep work meals travel and family duties, with the rest spent on shopping chores and life’s small tasks, illustrating the busy arc of a father’s day.
A full list of crossword clues across and down with numbers including festival terms such as Besiege and Words like Orestes O Neill, along with definitions for each entry from 1 Across to 58 Across and 1 Down to 58 Down.
James M. Owens notes the 1960 campaign will be the roughest in years as Kennedy attacks Nixon early and Johnson promises a hard fight. The piece frames Nixon as a seasoned rough fighter and anticipates intensified clashes over leadership and wartime credibility.
A Biddeford Maine household scene unfolds with a father trying to squeeze in time to do his income taxes amid family chatter about world events and neighbor feuds. The fragment hints at the era's talk of leisure and labor saving devices as the day runs long.
Advice column urges wives to start marriages with clear boundaries. Focus on shared finances, daily chores, and mutual respect to prevent husbands from becoming lingering hotel guests or lone roamers. Emphasizes partnership over control and warns against enabling spoiled behavior.
A column answering readers on Social Security shows how widow benefits work and when lump sums apply. It covers earnings limits, remarriage effects, and handling mail while away, with guidance for correcting records and obtaining the Security For You handbook.
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