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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1960
Page
4
Thought for Evening reflects on diplomacy over force arguing ambassadors wield words and opportunities, not battleships or fortresses, to shape outcomes. The piece invokes Demosthenes to stress persuasive power in international relations.
Khrushchev says he will delay a new East German treaty and possible summit for six to eight months. He calls free West Berlin a bone in his throat, uneasy at the contrast between Western liberty and Soviet totalitarianism.
The First National Bank of Boston notes in its New England Letter that autos increased moderately in May, aiming for 615 000 cars, while steel production slid toward 2 million ingot tons weekly. The shift reflects the growing share of domestic compact cars and potential tax and consumption impacts amid tighter credit.
The Maine Highway Safety Committee advised drivers to reduce speed when entering main roads from side streets. They warn that rapid side-road approaches force main-road drivers into dangerous choices and stress you should signal intentions to avoid startling others. Spring fever aside, dates at restaurants carry real food value for the invited.
The Eisenhower administration backs a national goals commission chaired by Henry M. Winston to draft a 15 chapter background document on coordinated policies for the next decade. Experts will write on foreign policy science economics education and more with a focus on concrete objectives for Americans. The plan aims for pamphlet and paperback editions and private financing with no public hearings.
The Federal Reserve lowers the discount rate making bank borrowing cheaper. Analysts say the impact on consumer lending hinges on banks passing savings to corporations and individuals and on business confidence, with no clear near term boom.
A reminiscence of Fitz a big lively telegrapher who manned the press wire through the night after a six o clock start. He loved people and never missed a trick while translating Morse code into news. He and Joe a New York AP sender formed a close bond sharing drinks and late night bar visits during rest pauses.
A Maine representative urges prayer and outreach for shut-ins on the first Sunday in June, June 5 this year. The 20th anniversary of the Shut-In's Day Association highlights visits and messages of cheer to 3,000,000 Americans confined by illness or disability in homes and facilities nationwide.
A Biddeford Maine newspaper piece recalls Fitz and Joe meeting by chance and sharing a long friendship across decades. The men, once energetic hosts of a New York route, drift apart as progress shifts to automatic machines replacing their labor.
A wife-to-be traveling to meet her husband’s parents seeks advice on greeting them. The guidance urges a warm smile and asking what to call them to smooth the first meeting. It notes the parents likely share nerves and hopes to welcome a new daughter.
Paul Harvey discusses capital punishment as a broad issue. He cites J Edgar Hoover and Dr A H Stewart arguing deterrence is not the point, and cites Genesis 9 6 and Romans 13 1 5 to defend state sanction. The piece notes public figures and quotes a Connecticut killer and a Maine observance. Senior Savanna High School uses funds to aid Wilburton tornado victims.
Readable crossword list with across and down clues listing mother terms and related words. Includes numerous entries from Mary Lincoln to Shakespearean themes and Norse to Irish terms, plus scattered proper nouns and poetic references.
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