This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
4
The editorial argues against rejecting organized effort and rationality. It cites Sen. Hubert Humphrey and broader cultural trends that favor spontaneity over form, discipline, and planning. The piece defends the human ability to shape life and warns that pervasive anarchy harms the spirit of a free nation.
The International Council of Youth of Japan representing millions endorsed President Eisenhower’s visit, denouncing a small dissenting fringe backed by Communist China and the Soviet Union. A vast final War Ministry Hall rally showcased Moral Re-Armament themes with General Hosa Inoue and others stressing global peace and prosperity.
The Automo bile Legal Association plans a test case over Massachusetts requiring foreign drivers to hold an International Driving Permit alongside local licenses, conflicting with the 1949 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic ratified by the U S. The issue pits state rule against federal treaty norms allowing foreign motorists to drive on home licenses.
Washington NEA reports Elmer Staats tells Senate Small Business Committee that only about 10 percent of the plan to shed government business activities has been accomplished. Inventory showed 19 000 plus ventures, later 17 507 still active with 17 158 deemed unfeasible to divest.
AP Business News analysis notes Fed view that inflation threat is eased. Prices may rise seasonally, with food costs fluctuating, and overall living costs seen rising slowly. Expect higher clothing, steel products, and freight costs as wages rise and production capacity shifts. Airlines may raise fares to cover jet costs.
AP reports Tab Hunter warns Hollywood is ceding status to Europe as strikes and shifting habits cut U.S. film profits. He notes Americans favor TV, plans a Tab Hunter show, portraying a cartoonist in Malibu with constant visitors. He favors film work but chooses TV, reflecting industry changes.
A NEA column recounts Ruth Willett's first solo getaway after 20 years of marriage. She explains that a few days away prove families can manage without her and that mothers return refreshed, realizing they are not indispensable.
Paul Harvey reflects on periodic elections as a constitutional safety valve while contrasting American voting with Khrushchev era oppression. He argues republics streamline lawmaking, discourage mob rule, and aid venting ire through voting. The piece juxtaposes Soviet hunger, long hours, and rising costs with free ballots, urging universal votes and peace.
The Journal prints letters on local topics with signatures and optional anonymity. A reader questions Nixon’s stance on repealing the Connally amendment tying U S policy to international court rulings and warns of potential World Court influence on immigration quotas tariffs banking and foreign aid. The letter urges prioritizing national welfare over international power by a possible Nixon administration. Separately in Augusta AP Paul N Dwyer seeks further sentence commutation so he can marry and live as a free man after 22 years of a life term for a 1937 murder. his petition will be heard by Gov Reed and the Executive Council.
Crossword clues listed include health themed entries and miscellaneous terms across many definitions. Down clues feature merciful, beast, barber of Seville character, ancient Greece divisions, drift, prevail, and various objects, with several country, city, and language references interwoven for a varied grid.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.