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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1960
Page
4
Thought for the Evening reflects on how anger is stirred by words, echoing a maxim likened to fire fed by bellows and urging measured speech to avoid inflaming passions. It emphasizes caution in rhetoric and the moral weight of language.
The writer compares American presidential elections to the Olympics, noting they occur every four years. A yearly Olympic style event is proposed as a thought experiment, but political campaigns are described as prolonged and demanding for both spectators and contestants.
Bruce Biossat argues against another summit with the Soviet Union, urging a firm stand over Congo lawlessness and U N veto threats. He notes neutrals should drop the summit crutch and demand moral action from Khrushchev and China, conditioning talks on decency.
The piece argues gasoline taxes are excessive while mink coats and diamonds face only 10 percent excise. It notes motorists pay about $5 billion yearly in gas taxes, funds for highways, and that higher taxes curb use, reduce revenue, and harm defense needs. It urges relief and rethinking of tax policy.
Dr. Karl D. Butler argues that mechanization does not erode the family farm. He notes only a small share of US farms are corporation owned, most remain family-operated. Mechanization boosts production and land stewardship, preserving farming as a livelihood and profession while conserving topsoil and reducing drudgery. A final sharp note likens fishing hoaxes to stretched arguments.
Washington analysis notes a deep NATO rift over colonial holdings in Africa. France and Britain seek to resist Algerian independence under Article six, risking a clash with U.N. self-determination efforts led by Nehru and breaking NATO unity as the United States weighs supporting allies versus decolonization pressures.
HAL BOYLE muses that a man’s library shows his ambitions more than his reads. He argues three core books—dictionary, Bible, Shakespeare—can enrich a mind, while favorite unread volumes expose postponed plans, humor, and age shaped tastes.
In this AP analysis, SAM DAWSON explains how corporate profits and Treasury confidence shape the dollar’s value amid shifting world pay imbalances. The piece notes the U S as a global banker, the impact of deficits on gold reserves, and the unlikely but possible demand for dollar assets under a loss of confidence.
Ruth Willett argues that hotel guests and the public should behave as if at home to protect property and keep places clean. She warns that cigarette burns, stolen towels, loud TVs, and litter reflect a lack of respect by both adults and children, urging courteous conduct everywhere.
Paul Harvey argues that communism seeks world conquest by different means. Khrushchev favors slow infiltration while Red China seeks a quick, crushing blow. A Moscow November showdown and UN admission for Red China loom as pivotal factors in the global struggle for influence.
Biddeford Maine Daily newspaper page shows address at 11 Adams Street with publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney. It lists telephone numbers AT 3 3625 and AT 2 1535, subscription rates payable in advance, and notes Associated Press membership and second class postage. It ends with a daily crossword puzzle item.
Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds says she will not campaign for a candidate this autumn. She cites privacy, emphasizes she will express her views on Election Day, and notes a quieter year with limited filming and time with her children despite fan magazines reporting on her activities.
Bob Newhart recalls his rise from a $40 weekly accountant to a TV and movie star. He describes early gigs, a failed radio syndication, and a breakthrough with Warner Brothers Records. He now leads a corporation built around his name and pursues college concert tours.
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