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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1960
Page
4
Thought for Evening notes that men often applaud imitation while hissing the real thing, echoing Aesop. The piece reflects on authenticity and public reaction, urging skepticism toward performative praise and urging readers to value genuine merit over appearances.
Washington reports say the UN could administer a global food pool funded by surplus US and other nations to aid hungry millions while boosting American agriculture. Nixon promotes the plan as a Republican campaign plank. Rockefeller suggests storing surplus food near population centers for post attack needs.
A Maine perspective notes thousands of Canadian visitors brighten coast tourism from Kittery to Portland. After Old Orchard Beach sanitation fixes, the resort touts the cleanest beach, boosting cross border travel. The piece emphasizes shared geography, mutual respect, and a friendly bond that enriches both communities.
A decade of rising living costs saw overall prices climb 21 percent from 1950 to 1959 while on gasoline before tax the rise was only 5.5 percent. But a 51 percent jump in gasoline taxes camouflaged the true impact, with current combined state and federal taxes averaging about 10 to 12 cents per gallon. The push to raise the temporary federal gas tax aims to fund the Highway Trust Fund, now in the red, though much of automobile tax revenue has flowed into the general fund for non highway spending. Motorists warn of further gouging unless road money is properly ring fenced.
Washington reflects on how foreign relations must adapt after a wave of diplomatic busts. Congress studies the issue as experts debate the secretary of state role, suggesting more power for ambassadors and less personal diplomacy to stabilize ongoing international relations.
AP TV critic notes villains in TV and radio are often depicted as pitiable. NBC Mystery Show is dull, lacks a true bad guy, while Fear Is the Parent drifts into soap opera. CBS radio rebroadcasts the France fall anniversary program. Actors mover Doug McClure shifts to CBS Checkmate next season. ABC offers a teen musical salute and NBC airs After Hours spoof. All times Eastern Daylight.
Former President Truman urged bipartisanship on foreign policy while Democratic candidates debate Eisenhower’s approach in a tight 1960 race. Kennedy attacks policy drift, Johnson blasts it as lacking new ideas, Stevenson weighs in on Khrushchev, and Nixon defends the Eisenhower record amid party divisions.
A compact poetic note by Jeffrey Sneider of Thornton Academy titled Life's Pessimism explores gloom and ecstasy as a temporal venture, marking him as National Poetry Winner in a concise literary credit.
Ruth Millett advises wives against belittling husbands in public and home. She warns that constant criticism, jealousy, lack of shared interests, poor housekeeping, and denial of parental involvement erode marriage and fuel divorces. The piece emphasizes maintaining respect, shared effort, and positive support rather than tearing down the partner.
Paul Harvey laments the international mess and domestic discord facing the next administration. He argues campaigns exaggerate fault lines, criticizes post Paris diplomacy, and warns against partisan blame games. The piece contemplates Nixon's stance, the Berlin crisis, and dangers of entangling foreign entanglements.
An Observant letter critiques party clubs and hand picked candidates in city and county races. It argues voters reject dictation by political group backers and demand candidates with genuine public service motives. The writer urges parties to align with voter desires and questions the influence of shadow groups. Korea and Japan remark at end.
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