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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
4
Thought for evening reflects on government as a peace maker or breaker attributed to Mary Baker Eddy. The line frames governance as a force that either maintains harmony or sparks discord within a nation.
In light of Japan’s explosive political scene Eisenhower may delay his planned visit. Fulbright suggests postponing till fall to avoid signaling weakness. Rioting leftists threaten Kishi’s government and the security pact, risking safety and regional stability. The administration argues postponement is manageable and Japan bears responsibility to maintain order.
Rockefeller decries Nixon's views and defends eight years of Eisenhower policy while signaling a long term bid that could aim at 1964. He argues party leaders favor Nixon for 1960, but Rockefeller remains a political realist aiming to shape a distinct future path and broader appeal beyond strict Republicans.
The piece warns of a possible blitz in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage and extend the wage hour law to local retailers. It argues wage hikes would lift all pay, spark inflation, and reduce employment for marginal and unskilled workers, with retailers bearing the impact and jobs at risk. It notes broader economic costs and cites expert views on productivity and fashion.
Washington coverage notes labor unions challenging corporate political education programs as unions defend benefits gained through legislation. Ford and United Auto Workers clash over political activity and spending, while Allied Paper and Can Co executives urge business to engage, and corporate programs expand via COPE, citizen campaigns, and voter registration drives.
HAL BOYLE ponders why women pursue marriage noting the toll it takes. He sketches a 22 year old, independent and active before marriage who declines after wedlock, becoming dependent, changing tastes, and questioning the value of matrimony. The piece ends with the puzzle: why do women seek marriage despite the costs.
AP Business News writes on rising hospital stay costs and efforts to trim housekeeping expenses totaling about a billion dollars annually. About 250 hospitals in the Hospital Bureau network save 10 to 15 percent through bulk buying and regional bargains while testing products for value and quality.
Dorothy Huff writes of integrity over foul play and honor in daily life. She believes in universal brotherhood and growth through helping others and working with her fellow humans toward right, even in humble paths.
AP TV critic notes ABC leads with luxury press facilities including a special resting room and oxygen features while other networks scramble for faster, smoother coverage. Academy speakers debate TV’s impact on politics as Morton warns against overexposure and Harriman praises NBC’s Meet the Press dynamics. Tonight’s TV picks include How Tall Is a Giant and Garry Moore Show with Bob Newhart.
All Times Eastern Daylight. 11 Adams Street Published Daily Except Sunday at Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant Publisher T. J. Mahoney Editor Telephone All Departments ATlantic 3-3625 Subscription Rates Payable In Advance One month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for repub lication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches Entered as second class sec ond class postage paid at Post Office Biddeford Maine.
A NEA feature asks about wifely behavior in marriage, listing scenarios where a wife might support or undermine her husband. It suggests that answering no to most prompts marks a constructive wife who builds up her husband, with emphasis on harmonious domestic interaction.
President Eisenhower faces partisan scrutiny as Khrushchev’s remarks provoke both concern and support. Analysts note the Soviet leader’s public gibes may rally domestic voters, while some see potential harm to American prestige abroad. The piece also highlights a columnist’s call for unity and vigilance ahead of key diplomatic and electoral events.
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