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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1960
Page
4
Editorial note cites Sir John Herschel to claim no natural object is unimportant to the natural philosopher. It urges readers to seek lessons in even the smallest of nature’s works and reflect on their broader implications.
Bruce Biossat reflects 15 years after VE Day noting urban growth and rising crime while peace treaties remain incomplete. He warns of renewed Cold War tensions as the Soviet Union and Red China expand influence, stressing that Americans must work with energy to preserve freedom.
N R Danielian head of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Association warns mayors that full seaway impact will come in a decade. Eliminate Welland Canal bottlenecks by duplicating locks or building an all American canal and align port planning with world markets, while focusing on domestic industries for growth. Congress debates deepening Great Lakes harbors to accommodate oceangoing ships.
An editorial in the Record Stockman of Denver marks its 65th year noting the industry’s booms and busts. A Sanderville Progress comment praises the independence and self reliance of livestock producers who avoid government subsidies, insisting on keeping their venturesome spirit. A professional claims golf benefits the wallet.
The piece surveys tax burden fairness amid hidden taxes and shifting rates. It cites the Tax Foundation finding that most families pay about 25 percent of income to taxes, with those earning under 2000 dollars paying slightly more and those earning over 15,000 dollars paying over a third. It notes difficulty attributing corporate taxes to consumers or workers and highlights the 70 percent share of the total tax bill borne by those making 2 to 15 thousand dollars annually.
Hollywood actress Gina Lollobrigida says she will become a Canadian citizen though Italians still love her. She explains Italy’s officials wronged her family with passport stamps and cites Italy's press hostility. Her move follows her husband Milko Skofic’s brother in Canada and looser residency rules.
Roger Babson argues rugged individualism is fading and celebrates cooperation and business associations. He notes the Trade Association Directory lists thousands of groups and describes the National Federation of Independent Business and Small Business Administration programs and loan activity, praising their influence and low loan losses.
Ruth Millett recalls a wife who found joy in homemaking and chores. She grew up in a mining town where her father died in a mine disaster, shaping her view to provide a happy home life for her husband and children.
Paul Harvey criticizes American embarrassment over the Soviet downing of a U2 style plane and Khrushchev's pre summit pressure. He urges vigilance and defends U.S. spy sightings as necessary in the Cold War. The column notes paranoia and calls for tempered response rather than national shame. A separate note reports a lost wedding band found in Kokomo, Indiana.
NBC leads the stockpiling as networks build show inventories for next season. NBC VP Alan Courtney cites The Barbarians in production delay and explains shelves for top replacement candidates. Nixon's Open End interview with Susskind attracts attention as NBC plans a Sacco and Vanzetti two parter with a large cast.
A Biddeford Maine column questions whether over organization crimped initiative. It argues voluntary groups with direct knowledge solve problems and praises small business men and women for integrity and industry as America’s hope.
A long list of crossword clues across and down covering general terms and names. Clues include Part of book Parrots Jail Malice and many others with varied difficulty and length. The puzzle mixes common words with proper nouns and phrases across multiple categories.
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