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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1960

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought for Evening by Mary Baker Eddy

The objects we pursue and the epifit we manifest reveal our standpoint and show what we are winning according to Mary Baker Eddy.

Embargo on Cuba Shows US Warlike Stance Against Castro

The piece argues the U S embargo on Cuba signals a decisive economic war and amounts to writing off the island as a communist loss. It blames Fidel Castro for seizing U S properties, predicts intensified Moscow ties, and notes medicines and food exemptions while urging eventual Cuban self-help with limited American aid.

Cuba Free World Eisenhower Fidel Castro Castro America Moscow

Washington News Poll Flags Religion Issue in 1960 Race

Editor Kenneth Allen reports a Midwest aligned poll of 300 editors showing 71 percent cite foreign policy as the top issue for the campaign and 71 percent say Kennedy’s religion will hurt him, with Catholics likely voting for him but Protestants split, signaling religion as a nationwide focal point.

Peter Edson Washington Enterprise Assn. Washington NEA Kennedy Kenneth Allen Al. 9 Lea. Minn Evening Tribune U. S Cen Allen Midwest South Tom Witherspoon Portland Indiana Commercial Review Nixon Lodge Mark P. Haines Sturgis Mich Daily Journal John Kennedy

Iron Curtain Experience At Czech West German Border Tour

Es ther Van Wagoner Tufty reports from the Journal Bureau on a US sponsored tour to the Czechoslovakia West Germany border. In 12 helicopters 60 Radio Free Europe visitors faced a guarded barrier and electrified fence while witnessing life near the Iron Curtain. The trip highlighted RFE broadcasts as a conduit to uncensored news and a warning about communist control.

Esther van Wagoner Tufty Journal Washington United States Radio Free Europe Munich Czechoslovakia-West Germany Luther Youngdah Minnesota Free Land Ith Baltic Black Sea RFE Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Bugaria

Farm policy posed by stumped voters and politicians

Dr Karl Db Butler a leading agricultural economist notes farm policy has become a political issue. Despite billions in aid farm income remains low and surpluses grow. He argues past programs failed and current proposals offer little new. He urges a better informed citizenry to reject unrealistic politicians.

Karl Db. Butler Butler

Who is boosting gold price on the London Market

AP report analyzes factors behind gold surges on the London market as prices rise above $40 an ounce. It notes U S Treasury prices and central bank activity, with speculation about who buys and sells, including American, European, and Asian interests, and a look at potential devaluation fears and market dynamics.

AP Business News New York London U.S. Treasury London Free Market United States Wall Street Washington Canada John F. Kennedy Mideast Far East US Treasury Treasury South Africa Autralia Soviet Union

Boyles Column Pockets, magnets to women

Hal Boyle writes about marital curiosity and the belief husbands and wives have different levels of inquiry into each other. He jokes that wives may claim never to search husbands pockets yet implies many never truly grasp their partner’s inner life. The piece reflects on curiosity, vows, and everyday marital dynamics.

Ruth Willett Found a Designer Who Aims to Improve Look

Ruth Willett profile highlights designer Ferdinando Sarmi who believes fashion should flatter women. The piece notes pressures of fashion, foot fatigue, and the desire for garments that look better, not foolish, with praise for Sarmi’s philosophy. It mentions festival hostess ary Pickford and Run Run Shaw, plus reflections on cinema as a peace ambassador and consumer reactions at a San Francisco festival.

Ferdinando Sarmi Sarmi Ary Pickford Run Run Shaw Hong Kong Southeast Asia Hollywood Soviet Union Louis Martini Sonoma San Francisco Art Commission Palace of the Legion of Honor Jean Renoir

Government worker annuities explained by Ray Henry

Government workers contribute 6 percent of pay to the Civil Service Retirement Plan, with the government paying the rest. Retirement options include full annuity at 60 with 30 years, at 62 with five years, or a reduced annuity between 55 and 60 after 30 years, with up to a 5 percent reduction.

Civil Service AP News

What Is Film Festival Like By Bob Thomas AP

San Francisco AP Movie TV Writer Bob Thomas reports on the fourth annual film festival beside the Golden Gate. The event unfolds with crises over last minute entries and competing visions from Federico Fellini while festival chief Irving Levin juggles substitutes and last minute flights.

Bob Thomas San Francisco Golden Gate Federico Fellini Rome Fellini Irving Levin Italy Roberto Rosselini Cannes

Today s Poem by Lucy W Day

A short poem traces the life of a young plant from spring to autumn. It describes green fringed leaves turning gold then rose red tips, likened to a queen's robes. The verse closes with a quaint acknowledgment of beauty in nature.

Biddeford Daily News Masthead and Rates

Published in Biddeford Maine daily except Sunday with editorial and business staff listing addresses and phone numbers. Subscription rates shown include one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Associated Press

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down clues mixed

Readable crossword list with numerous across and down clues including historical references and cryptic abbreviations. The set enumerates clue numbers, hints, and partial word prompts across many standard crossword categories. The text appears as a catalog of puzzle entries rather than a completed grid or solutions.

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