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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1960
Page
4
Quote by John Muir reflecting on humans living in the world without conscious sympathy or relation to surrounding things. Editorial tone notes a lack of connection to the world and its beings.
The $4.1256 billion foreign aid plan faces Senate House reconciliation, with committees signaling near a one billion cut. President Eisenhower urges full funding, warning defense risks, while critics argue much aid is wasted. The piece urges a solid economic program to support freedom and create future markets for U.S. goods.
Richard Nixon is cast in a different light as his anti inflation campaign is questioned by Peter Edson. A cabinet panel led by Dean Wallis promoted growth with inflation as a byproduct. The debate notes mixed results and questions the efficiency of public education and hearings in curbing price increases.
Nixon posted large leads in Illinois Indiana and Pennsylvania ahead of the fall election. He surpassed Eisenhower in several counts while Kennedy trailed, and two minor Democrats drew about 80,000 votes. Indiana remains a longtime Republican stronghold shaping the November map.
Sylvia Porter cites NYSE data showing odd-lot buyers outperformed the market last year with 68 percent of their preferred 25 stocks rising, versus 59 percent of all stocks. She notes small investors favor established firms and are generally well informed, countering the old legend.
The Soviet Union seeks equal status for the ruble with the dollar by issuing a new ruble worth ten old ones. Wages and prices would shift without real purchasing changes, giving a psychological boost. Trade would show one tenth price appearance, though barter remains common. The move is largely a prestige play with uncertain economic effect.
HAL BOYLE notes that 15 years after V-E Day people observe with quiet, unsettled sentiment. He reflects on postwar world shifts, UN creation, decolonization, rival blocs, rising weapons power, and population pressures as leaders meet without clear solutions.
About 2 percent of federal workers may collect disability payments after at least five years of service. Payments depend on salary, with rules on duration, cause, and reemployment impact. Applications go to the Civil Service Commission Washington DC, with required medical and supervisory statements and periodic exams through age 60 unless permanent.
The article laments public complacency toward the threat of a third World War and the general rejection of responsibility by the average person amid global tensions.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and hints across many categories. Contains references to literature, history, biology, and everyday objects, typical for a puzzle page.
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