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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
4
Thought for Evening contemplates envy as a powerful yet cowardly passion. Quotation from Rochester frames envy as a flaw hiding behind bravado, urging readers to recognize the vice and abstain from its corrosive pull. This compact commentator notes envy’s quiet strength and moral consequence in daily life.
The article notes the U S has launched a 5000 pound reconnaissance satellite called Midas to extend missile warning time to about 30 minutes. It detects infrared exhaust and, with orbiting cameras, improves early warning against attack while acknowledging remaining Soviet capabilities and dangers.
Washington reports Kennedy spent about 370000 on presidential primaries across Wisconsin West Virginia Oregon Indiana Maryland New Hampshire Nebraska and Massachusetts. It notes missing items include personal funds plane and private travel and that over 300000 has been raised, with most money from Massachusetts.
The Chamber of Commerce reports that postwar enrollment soars have eased. By mid 1960s annual new classrooms may fall to half of recent years as the war baby generation ages, with states able to meet needs without federal subsidies. Tax shifts would burden growing states.
In Oklahoma City a separated wife reflects on a court victory that grants her sole custody and a strong settlement. She confronts memories of her marriage as she eats a sandwich, notices the meat loaf meant for her husband, and weeps for the life they shared and the future their separation foreshadows.
The AP report notes an outlook of a quiet, generally prosperous four months with the resort industry forecasting its strongest year and benefits to public transportation and car services. However steel output declines persist with two thirds capacity and weak orders. home building slows and manufacturing orders lag, though auto sales exceed last year. Inventory strategies shift toward leaner stocks and better real time tracking.
Bailey T. Tally M D signs a public letter urging frugal use of public funds and criticizes federal waste. He cites Hoover Report findings on overlapping defense procurement, argues for taxing long-term gains as ordinary income, and warns against socialism or communism. He appeals to lawmakers to consider incentives and costs for the aged and needy.
A woman is described as facing a dilemma between two options described as a mouse and a proposal. The wording suggests a metaphorical or playful choice rather than a literal event. Further context from the source would clarify the intention and stakes of the decision.
Bideford Saco Journal lists address at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney and telephones plus AP membership and mailing rates subscription prices posted in advance with 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 and 21.00 per year.
Dealers hold higher than usual stocks after large early year auto production and shipments. Further production cuts may occur before plant shutdowns for model changeovers in late summer and early fall. Home builders expected more mortgage funds to boost housing, as new units started lagged 18 percent behind last year.
Ruth Millett argues in London that a judge’s ruling denying a divorce due to a wife slapping her husband, dancing floor clash, and a plant incident shows marriage inflicts ordinary wear and tear. She urges couples to accept normal strife as part of married life and dismiss transient quarrels as common wear and tear.
Paul Harvey reflects on the Paris summit of May 1960 and Governor Rockefeller and Adlai Stevenson calling for open inquiry. He notes fear and anger after the crisis, then division over support for the president and calls for accountability. The piece argues for public debate by responsible voices and a sober view of Cold War politics.
Personal Pronoun presents Graduation Day as a rite of passage. Boys shift from playful nerves to solemn ceremony as caps, gowns, and practice marches give way to the moment of receiving diplomas. The speaker notes mixed emotions from humor to tremulous pride, with Sarah Bridge Graves credited.
A compact list of crossword clues with numbers and partial answers covering across and down entries. Clues include references to historical terms, literature, languages, and common nouns, many pointing to war era themes and classical names.
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