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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
4
Thought for the Evening argues that only our own mistakes can derail progress and urges self reflection as the path to correct course. It stresses accountability at individual and community levels to overcome recurring faults and improve public life.
Bruce Biossat surveys Khrushchev’s UN rhetoric and tactics labeling him a bully and wrecker. He argues the Soviet leader harms the UN, mocks peace hopes, and shows no real drive toward world conflict resolution, despite spins about Congo and diplomacy.
The piece notes 1960 election echoes of 1932 with waiter commentary on Nixon Kennedy and Lodge. It recounts Eisenhowers stance toward Khrushchev Truman tensions, 1960 GOP dinners, Kennedy appearance on Person to Person, Scott jokes, and attacks on Nixon and Goldwaters campaigning in the South with dates and campaign lineup.
The Smith Hughes act of 1917 funded federal support for teachers and programs nationwide. About 3.7 million students in 1959 used $228 million in salaries with $41.4 million from the federal government. Michigan received $265,865 toward a $747,908 effort, expanding from vocational agriculture to home economies trades and fisheries. The program splits roughly between high school students and adults, with audits ensuring compliance and no federal overreach. It has raised teacher qualifications and uplifted several state systems, though debates over federal control persist.
Esther Van Wagoner reports Hoover defends tough stance on youth crime and society's role. He argues harsh methods deter hoodlums, while critics call enforcement heavy handed. Juvenile arrests have risen since 1980, with youths driving burglaries larceny and auto theft prosecutions, prompting calls for schools, slum clearance, and better support services.
New York columnist Hal Boyle riffs on cocktail party chatter in a light note. The piece pairs quick quips about conversations, habits, and social foibles with sly humor, offering a portrait of postwar social rituals and witty one liners from various party scenes.
AP reports that the Census Bureau early 1959 data show most gains in larger corporate farms while marginal family farms declined. Yet the Agriculture Department notes favorable October crop and weather conditions point to a record farm output for the year.
Memo to young fathers urges a deal with wives on discipline per gender. It argues mothers often rule both sons and daughters, harming boys who need a male perspective. Start early to ensure fathers retain final say on sons, while mothers lead daughters.
Changes liberalize disability payments allow 12 months of benefits after return to work and nine months to judge work ability, and allow re qualification after relapse within five years without six month wait. Remarriage rules extend eligibility after one year and allow a stepchild to receive benefits after one year of marriage. Nonprofit groups may elect coverage for future and current employees with consent.
Khrushchev left the United States with memories of lavish Soviet properties, notably a five story Park Avenue era building and a 37 acre estate with a 45 room mansion on Long Island. He also visited a 60 room mansion in Upper Brookville and a multi room town house next to the Park Avenue HQ. The visit contrasts his call for a simple life for 200 million subjects with luxury accommodations owned by the Soviet Union.
Biddeford Maine edition announces publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with phone lines for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates are shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. Associated Press member status noted for local news and dispatches.
Census Bureau data indicate eight point eight two billion dollars vested in price supported surplus farm commodities as of August 31, with farm real estate value down five hundred million since March to one hundred twenty eight point eight billion on July 1. The U S has four million farms, down eight hundred thousand since 1954, partly due to a redefinition excluding tiny holdings. Eastern states average 164 acres, central states 267, western states seven western states average unknown. The eastern region lists 857 farms with 1,000 plus acres, up twenty four in five years. central states show thirty one thousand five hundred thirty up three thousand.
The poem celebrates an October garden with enduring beauty despite bare branches. Theo the rose queen stands tall amid deep regal purples while asters mirror her colors. Petunias and zinnias glow, offering a brief autumn radiance as wisdom before winter.
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