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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1960
Page
4
Editorial page meditation quotes James F. Clarke on strength from faith in unseen things. The message asserts belief empowers action while doubt weakens resolve.
The State Department of Health issues general warnings on accidental poisoning as pesticides and related products flood farms and homes during vine killing and garden work. Read labels, dispose of empty containers, keep products in original packaging, store away from fire, and seek immediate medical help if poisoning occurs or spills contact skin or clothing with toxic agents like parathion or melathion.
Washington reports say United Nations troops in the Congo may have at most two weeks to assert authority amid disorder. Dag Hammarskjold handles timing cautiously as the Congo crisis tests U N credibility and the future role of the organization in global crises.
Analysis notes the August Congress session produced little to advance four liberal goals and failed to pass key measures. It argues the outcome benefits the Kennedy Johnson ticket politically while noting campaign activity may shift to September and October. The piece cites a conservative coalition and questions long term impact on the race.
The Journal notes mounting evidence that U S policy to aid foreign competition handicaps domestic industry. It cites glassmakers abroad earning 20 to 30 cents an hour in Japan and 65 to 70 cents in West Germany versus 2 60 dollars per hour for U S workers and criticizes tariff reductions increasing one sided competition.
A late poem depicts sounds of freedom from bells and birth to weddings and campfires. It links everyday scenes to American ideas and the phrase Lead em. Published February 26, 1960.
Albert J. Ouellette writes to thank Biddeford Saco merchants and community groups for supporting the Explorer Post 305 movie The Quest Eternal to raise funds for a Historic Trails trip. He recalls a successful day selling tickets after one druggist donated 20 tickets and praises collective efforts to support boys and girls activities.
Paul Harvey reviews Jameson Campaigne’s book American Might and Soviet Something arguing Russia cannot stand against the United States economically militarily or ideologically. The critique cites West Virginia glass and aluminum issues, foreign tariffs, and the need to curb foreign aid while highlighting Soviet cost comparisons and Cold War fears.
Hal Boyle notes diverse curios in the mailbag including women’s political power, bored workers’ errors, long lived geese, Glenn Ford’s given name, cave guides, dummy phone numbers for film sets, infant head banging, Buffalo Bill coinages, hitchhiker signs, Americans living abroad, nicotine intake, and global newspaper readership.
Consumers increasingly lease TV sets furniture tools and even cars as a new, cost comparable alternative to buying. Leasing promises removal of large repair bills and insurance but may rise above purchase costs after two years. The trend mirrors business practice and could lead to bundled home equipment packages in the future.
Biddeford Saco Journal announces publisher Marie Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with office numbers AT 3 3625 and AT 2 1535. Subscription rates listed: one month 1 85 six months 10 50 one year 21 00. Associated Press rights noted for local news and dispatches. Entered as second class mail in Biddeford Maine.
Questioning wives on daily habits that affect marriage. The piece lists concerns such as weight gain, clutter, criticizing inlaws, interrupting stories, and keeping “our house” vs “my house.” It frames husband concerns and urges partnership to stay in step through the years.
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