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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1960
Page
4
Thought for the evening by Peter de Vries questions maturity required for parenting before birth. It argues that marriage value lies in how children shape adults rather than pushing adult procreation, reflecting midcentury social commentary on family roles.
The first Nixon Kennedy TV debate showed real give and take amid measured disagreements. Both candidates controlled tempers and articulated domestic issues clearly, signaling maturity and readiness for high office. Voters now have unprecedented access to materials to judge which man best serves national interests.
The article weighs Nikita Khrushchev's push to abolish the secretary general post and replace it with a three member executive board to serve Soviet aims. It questions whether the United Nations can function with a Soviet backed veto and notes Dag Hammarskjold’s continued support. It cautions that a restructured UN favoring wrong over right would spell its end, while contrasting light anecdotes about aging.
Washington veteran Henry Cabot Lodge argues the United Nations has not defeated the U S in fifteen years and remains vital for world order. Adlai Stevenson concurs, praising the U N as the sole forum where Communist and Free World leaders can converse, with U S leadership sustaining peace and justice worldwide.
AP News Analyst James Marlow argues Nikita Khrushchev’s UN conduct strips him of decorum and credibility. He says the premier’s table pounding and insults reveal a primitive, temperamental leader harming Soviet diplomacy and goodwill with the West.
Esther Van Wagoner Tutty reports from Oklahoma City on plans by 17 Western states to build a Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum near I-40 and I-66 corridors. The project honors trailblazers, empire builders, and pioneers, with a Rodeo Hall of Fame, murals, artifacts like lariats saddles and old pioneer home rooms.
A 16 year old guest at a stork shower reflects on teen marriages and the lost youth that comes with early wedlock. The piece notes teen parents face adult responsibilities, strain on relationships, and the desire to regain youth, urging parents to convey realities to teens.
The column explains the new Social Security earnings limits after January 1, detailing who can earn how much without losing benefits. It covers six scenarios including those over and under 72, and shows how excess earnings reduce payments at specific rates. It emphasizes that other income like pensions or rents remains unaffected.
A newspaper summary explains that monthly earnings up to 100 dollars do not affect Social Security benefits under Rule No 3, with self employed earnings having a separate limit. The value of Ray Henry’s handbook Security For You will be revised soon to include latest changes, and readers can order by sending 35 cents and a letter to the paper.
The Journal invites signed letters on real local topics. Writers may request name omission from print. Opinions expressed are not endorsed by the Journal.
The article discusses high school dropout rates and their impact on military readiness. It cites World War I data showing about 700000 young men were rejected for service due to illiteracy and another 700000 with minimal education accepted for low level tasks. The Marine Corps seeks stronger basic education to support technical skills.
At a Town Hall press table in Los Angeles observers said Nixon holds a lead with major papers backing him while Kennedy trails in a state with large Democratic registration. Voters cite Kennedy’s debate performance as favorable though many remain anti-Nixon. A Women in Radio and Television group noted Kennedy won the TV debate and quips about Nixon’s persona circulated. Governor Williams commented that the TV debate undermined Nixon’s claim of Kennedy inexperience.
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