Editorial Page Thought for the Evening
Editorial note argues thoughts shape actions and character as Mary Baker Eddy reflects on mind and conduct. The piece emphasizes inner mindset guiding outward deeds and personal development.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1960
Page
4
Editorial note argues thoughts shape actions and character as Mary Baker Eddy reflects on mind and conduct. The piece emphasizes inner mindset guiding outward deeds and personal development.
Democracy in America is many wonderful things but it is not license nor permission to invade personal privacy. The piece argues democracy grants equality of opportunity not universal sameness, preserves private property, and honors excellence and individual choice while rejecting mediocrity and compelled conformity.
Washington dispatch reports stark differences between American and Soviet disarmament blueprints. The United States backs a UN controlled, phased approach with an international police force, while the Soviet plan envisions a UN Control Commission and staged inspections including troop withdrawals and bases abolition. Prospects for compromise at Geneva appear slim amid Khrushchev’s opposition.
The Soviet leader is portrayed as pursuing disruption at the United Nations through noise and contempt, seeking to undercut orderly processes. Khrushchev is likened to a blackmailer and compared to historical figures of tyranny, questioning what peace loving nations can gain from engaging with him.
The article notes that U S motor vehicles now number about 74 million, nearly matching the 76 million people in 1900. Bureau of Public Roads estimates year end registrations at 73.9 million, about 2.5 million more than 1959, highlighting rapid growth in auto ownership.
In Britain nearly 16 000 Boy Scouts debate wearing short trousers versus long ones. The longie choice leads in the odds, with older scouts feeling embarrassment at shorts. Thousands of tourists head to camping spots, creating significant trash.
AP News Analyst James Marlow argues Khrushchev has overplayed his hand in the United States after 19 days here, delivering boorish speeches and threats at the United Nations with little visible gain, while Eisenhower stayed largely on the periphery. The piece questions Khrushchev’s overall shrewdness and leadership, noting his military feats but limited tangible results abroad.
Roger Babson argues the United States supports a world organization as a seed that will grow like an oak. He notes United Nations headquarters in New York, active committees improving health social and economic conditions, and believes talk among nations may delay World War II. He cites China Russia tensions and Chiang Kai-shek complexities in UN membership debate.
Memo to young men and college survey reveal 70 percent of girls want a man they can look up to. They seek a strong, respected partner who can lead the family, not a bossy wife. It’s a call to men to be real heads of households, living up to their responsibilities.
A six column discussion notes that Congress altered Social Security calculation rules, boosting monthly survivor payments for more than 400000 children starting January. Under the new method each child of a deceased worker will receive three quarters of the retirement amount, with caps on total survivor payments, and the article explores broader economic and global implications.
A poem by Lily D. Pearce from Old Orchard Beach describes a late rose on a topmost branch, reflections on stars at Christmas, dawn and night, and winds. It ends with the flower joining Grandma’s old roses in a potpourri jar on a sunny windowsill in June.
The Biddeford Daily Except Sunday announces publication from 11 Adams Street with Maiie Paul Casavant as publisher and T. J Mahoney as editor. It lists office contacts, AP membership, and postal terms, including subscription rates of 1 month 1.85, six months 10.50, and 21.00 per year.
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