Enjoying Good Things Is Not Evil Thought
Editorial note quotes Mary Baker Eddy on pleasures and dangers of becoming slaves to pleasure, urging balanced enjoyment without excess.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1960
Page
4
Editorial note quotes Mary Baker Eddy on pleasures and dangers of becoming slaves to pleasure, urging balanced enjoyment without excess.
Bruce Biossart notes Western Europe reacts hysterically to the Soviet downing of a U S intelligence plane. He cites Daily Mirror and Oslo papers calling the flights insane, while some argue flights informally aid London Paris Oslo. He asks whether Europe once led the free world and wonders about the summit timing.
The piece notes about 8,000 Republican women and a similar number of Democratic women gather in Washington for training in campaign tactics. Esther Van Wagoner Tufty and Mrs. Clare Williams and Mrs. Katie Louchheim debate the impact of women on elections. Louchheim urges recruiting more women workers.
Dr. Theodore G. Klumpp urges preparation for useful activity before retirement. Avoid boredom and senility by pursuing new horizons beyond prior work, starting early and embracing purposeful living as the key to a satisfying later life. Growth and purpose replace passive aging as Browning’s “best is yet to be.”
Washington correspondent Peter Edson surveys a 40 year history of Soviet espionage in the United States. Since 1919 Russian agents have operated openly through diplomats, military attaches, and U.N. officials. Notable cases include Kravchenko, Abel, and the Rosenbergs. The Powers incident raises questions about U.S. intelligence and handling of captured pilots.
Hollywood AP writer Bob Thomas reports that CBS did not renew Mr. Lucky for a second season despite solid ratings. Insiders blame the 9 pm time slot and a deal shift to a talent agency owned show. Lead John Vivyan hopes the series lands on NBC or ABC with Don Sharpe negotiating in New York.
A long critique of higher education arguing that lifting family standards led to a surge in graduates ill-suited for available jobs. It follows Mike and Tommy Gorman, whose son’s college path ends with limited early opportunity, prompting a rethink of education's value and timing in the economy.
A column notes older men shrug off aging by embracing active hobbies and social life. Instead of retreating, many pursue golf, travel, politics, dancing, and daily swims. The piece praises self-respect and suggests asking about golf, fishing, or fashion rather than focusing on age.
A Cape Girardeau reply confirms that children under 18 can receive Social Security payments from a deceased mother’s record even if the father is alive. The guidance notes eligibility for the three children and outlines the widow and children benefits framework.
A reader query from Oklahoma City asks about retirement payments for the last months of the year and eligibility for checks when earning falls below $100. An Iowa City reader wonders about disability benefits before 65 and is advised to consult a local office. Cleveland reader notes doctors in private practice excluded from coverage and whether Congress may include them this year, with ongoing developments promised.
A Biddeford Saco Journal reader discusses free expression in Letters to the Editor. The writer notes the 30 cent bus fare from Saco to Ferry Road and compares it to a tourist paying a boatman for a Sea of Galilee ride, remarking Jesus walked on water and the charge seemed natural.
A May issue letter by Robert B. Smith denounces politician Plante for missing a School Bus Bill vote and warns against a party dictatorship in Old Orchard Beach. It endorses William F. Allen for the June primary. Other letters discuss Social Security coverage for national leaders and guidance for starting a small business with IRS and Social Security info.
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from Biddeford Maine. Publisher Paul Casavant and Editor T J Mahoney are listed with telephone numbers. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches. Entries indicate second class mail status and post office postage paid.
A reconstructed crossword clue list with numbered across and down hints covering geography languages astronomy and history. Includes entries such as Selled of a satel-, Points in the moons orbit, Wooded Eden, Idleness, Garner and many more, along with a few abbreviations and foreign phrases.
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