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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page notes a thought attributed to John Churton Collins stating envy and fear are passions without pleasure. The item presents a concise quotation framed for an evening readership.
Senator Muskie embraces the Jackson committee as it probes top level policy making for national security post U-2. The panel seeks to improve machinery, review NSC effectiveness, and ensure policies meet Cold War threats while avoiding headline hunting. فرد
A writer condemns spectators at the Indianapolis Speedway who watched a deadly grandstand collapse with detachment. The piece laboriously mocks selfish comfort over human distress, notes misused priorities, and questions voters and leaders who promote welfare in abstract terms. It also ends with a Virginia marriage statistic: 15 women and 95 men aged 75 years or older wed in 1958-59.
Washington correspondent notes U S national debt at about 288 billion dollars, with postal deficits blamed for around 6.8 billion over 15 years. Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield says Congress resists on going basis, forecasts 603 million red for the year, seeks 554 million rate increase. Innovations include 4,000 new post offices built with private funding, lease-purchase plans abandoned, and a plan to build 12,000 offices in five years at two billion dollars.
NY AP reports the 1960s style election coverage will run into millions. TV coverage alone may exceed 18 million dollars with networks CBS NBC ABC and mutual radio partners financing via sponsors and advertising buys. Westinghouse CBS NBC and ABC seek big sponsors while local stations sell airtime, eyeing July and August as peak selling months.
Gareth Hughes reflects on a remarkable life that spanned stage and screen in London Broadway and Hollywood then years as a lay missionary among Piute Indians in Nevada. He now rests at the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills at 66 recalling acting days and self sacrificing missionary work.
New York AP report notes actor David McLean previously known as Gene Huth rises to fame portraying Tate in NBC's summer replacement. Despite a 13 year wait, McLean’s tall profile and TV exposure push him into the spotlight as audiences focus on his primetime role.
A dreary grey spring poem laments clouds rain and gloom yet finds joy in jonquils and looming tulips. It reflects enduring faith praising God for nature's rebirth and the beauty to come despite dreary weather.
John H. Rudy, 36, father of three from Rothsville, quits a $10,000-a-year RCA job to become pastor of a Mennonite Church near Gettysburg. He will earn $1,300 yearly, saying the move is driven by spiritual needs over financial concerns.
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine. Paul Casavant publisher T J Mahoney editor. Telephone Atlantic 3 3625. Subscription in advance One month 1 85 six months 10 50 one year 21 00. Member of the Associated Press the AP has exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches. Entered second class postage paid at Biddeford Maine.
Ruth Willett advises mothers to ease summer dread by sharing chores, simplifying meals, and letting children self-entertain with simple projects. Set daily tasks, involve kids in prep, and relax. a joyful season is possible with planning and guidance.
A 1960 column urges reader involvement, arguing editors shape national leaders by their letters. It notes politicians monitor public reaction to Khrushchev and the Paris summit, stressing the vote as pivotal and urging responsible civic engagement.
A compact crossword listing numerous Across and Down clues including abbreviations foreign words and varied wordplay elements. Items cover parts of speech fruit term web of a feather and classic crossword staples with hints for both directions and multiple word lengths.
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