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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page reflects on elegance and virtue, citing Baltasar Gracian that grace elevates beauty and gives it life. Brief meditation links moral grace to public discourse and refined judgment in civic life.
Bruce Biassat argues that morality should not guide the U 2 incident coverage. Spying is a necessary evil and deception is required to protect agents and operations. Lies to shield spies are justified to prevent greater danger and nuclear ruin.
Former President Truman endorses Sen. Stuart Symington for the Democratic nomination in a move to blunt John F. Kennedy momentum after Kennedy’s West Virginia win. Analysts doubt the endorsement will drastically alter the race, as Truman’s influence inside the party is limited and strategists focus on building a delegate bloc to block an early Kennedy nominating vote.
A national appeal urges businesses to fund sponsor and support Scout units and projects. It calls on industry to provide facilities, guidance, and volunteers while stressing Scouting as a key investment in America's youth and future.
Washington notes explain that if a 1961 finance control law passes, primaries will be capped at 12500 for House races and 50000 for Senate, with federal reporting required for all campaigns and $2500 plus disclosures by state and local committees.
Hal Boyle mocks secretary tropes as bosses, colleagues trade jabs about loyalty, pay, and romance in a long comic sampling. The piece uses vivid workplace vignettes to highlight gendered power dynamics and office humor.
AP reports a booming leisure sector as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer. Auto and fuel industries benefit from near total car usage while travel agents forecast 18 billion dollars in domestic leisure spending. Frances J. du Pont & Co. pegs total leisure outlays at 43 billion, with boating, pools, do it yourself and TV gear driving gains. Universal C I T Credit Corp. notes financing supports higher expenditures.
A Maine reader condemns Democratic tactics to suppress ward delegates by losing list papers. He praises Senator Humphrey, warns against unit rule, and recalls 1948 campaigning for Truman with the poem God Give Us Men. He urges higher moral conduct among Maine politicians and party leaders.
Adrien H. Scolten argues that despite Eisenhower’s peace efforts the world remains threatened by communism. The piece reflects on Cold War tensions, NATO, Yalta lessons, and the need for steadfast national strength to enforce peace in time.
Local Biddeford newspaper page lists Adams Street address and staff details. The page features a crossword puzzle with clues ranging from Alabama abbr to Behold in Latin, plus entries for literary figures and common terms.
A columnist urges wives to improve listening as a way to revive talkative husbands. By showing interest through eye contact questions and praise, a wife can encourage conversation, while multitasking, criticism, or interruptions may reduce his willingness to share.
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