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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1960
Page
4
Deluding statistics in growth debates from Packard book
The piece argues that relying on percentage growth figures misleads about Russia's economy. It cites Vance Packard's The Waste Makers and economist W Allen Wallis noting Russia's growth is from a low base and will not overtake the United States soon. It stresses absolute levels matter more than rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Packard
Russia
Mexico
Japan
West Germany
United States
W. Allen Wallis
U. S
Innovative private industry fuels progress in economy
An editorial praises American private industry for using all resources efficiently. It cites the meat packing and gas utility sectors turning waste into value and creating storage depots to smooth demand. It argues private enterprise continually seeks better ways to meet challenges and drive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Daily Commercial News
Wrong issues taint Kennedy campaign says Washington columnist
Washington NEA correspondent argues overemphasis on minor subjects has weakened Kennedy by highlighting Civil rights and agriculture debates while ignoring core issues like civil liberties and education. The piece criticizes TV debate format as shallow batting practice and calls Kennedy’s New Frontiers program underdeveloped and unfledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
Posey
United States
Middle West
Congress
Russia
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Los Angeles
Scouts launch third Get-Out-The-Vote campaign nationwide
Boy Scouts of America prepare a nationwide effort with about five million scouts and leaders placing Liberty Bell doorhangers on forty million front doors from Oct 29 to Nov 8. The nonpartisan campaign, done with Freedoms Foundation, aims to foster citizen voting and personal civic responsibility among youth and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Freedoms Foundation, Inc
Valley Forge
Joe Brenton
Brenton
Don’t Hide Merchandise in Canton Advertisements
The Canton NC Canton Enterprise urges merchants to publicly announce offerings to attract customers. It argues that a new store owner failing to advertise will do little business, while informing the public about goods for sale benefits the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
N.C
Debt burden tops world figures say chamber source
The Chamber of Commerce notes the US national debt at 290 billion dollars, surpassing all other nations combined by 47 billion. KK remarks that large debts justify paying back money, arguing government restraint mirrors personal finance and that reducing unnecessary spending is the path to repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Investors Forum on Steel and Copper Prices Trends
The article notes copper and steel prices are low with weak demand, creating a mild recession for the two cyclical industries and tax loss selling as 1960 lows are tested. It highlights major stocks like U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Kennecott Anaconda Phelps Dodge Cerro de Pasco and notes their volatile or depressed ranges and potential speculative opportunities for gains. It also discusses broker advice on buying steel shares versus preferred stock and promotes a financial handbook offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic
Youngstown
Kennecott
Anaconda
Phelps Dodge
Cerro de Pasco
Kennecoutt
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Common
Bethieher
News for Better or Worse on America’s Economy
Paul Harvey reflects on a modest quarterly drop in gross national product and a depressed housing market as signs the economy is not collapsing. He warns against political manipulation of data before elections and urges vigilance, integrity, and unity as a resilient, indivisible nation under God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Features Corp
Contrast in Berlin from airlift to modern showcase
Washington Bureau Report recalls Berlin then and now through Father Van Wagoner. He contrasts 1948 relief by airlift to today’s West Berlin vitality, noting thriving economy, housing, and tourism while East Berlin remains dimly lit and contested. He observes the stark divide between sectors including the Hilton hotel view across the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father van Wagoner
Tully
Berlin
Germany
Templehof
Texas
East
Hilton
Inner self beauty wins over costly make-up tricks
Ruth Millett argues real beauty comes from being loved, busy, and interested rather than expensive salon makeovers. The piece urges self confidence over cosmetic fixes and notes that lipsticks or eye shadows cannot replace a genuine glow from within. The column also reviews TV fare including The Scarlet Pimpernel, Mark Twain adaptations, and a Sam Huff feature, praising quality but questioning its appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Leslie Howard
Michael Rennie
Sir Percy
Zachary Scott
Chauvelin
Shirley Temple
NBC
Mark Twain
Danny Kaye
CBS
Fastenin
Sam Huff
Sam
Television Brighter Over The Week End
Television writer Cynthia Lowry notes a bright week end for TV with Danny Kaye making a strong debut on CBS. The show featured accents, humor, and playful routines, including dance, audience interaction, and sing-alongs, marking an auspicious start despite standard content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
Edward R Murrow
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Roundup
Listed clues include roundups like hands headdress and eighteenth century popular headdress with varied entries such as Namesakes of a Fielding heroine Means of transportation Sunshade cellular interaction and much more across a dense puzzle of 60 plus items spanning people places and objects across themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Noah
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