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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1960
Page
4
The piece notes rising undecided voters as the campaign nears full pace with Nixon and Kennedy. It argues many doubt both candidates and lack strong attachments, while Eisenhower’s national figure remains a benchmark. The two young contenders must win over one in five lingering voters in eight weeks.
Arthur H. Motley of the United States Chamber of Commerce argues that growth depends on freedom to spend and invest. He urges citizens to study economic principles, influence officials at local state and national levels, and support capable leaders. He cites the National Chamber Action Course in Practical Politics and notes graduates aiding campaigns.
A British biochemist argues that feed diverted to crows and farm animals wastes value in leaves and grasses. He envisions processing plant matter with other foods to make a palatable human diet. The piece notes a domestic quip about mowing the dinner, reflecting household humor.
The piece notes Miss Beatnik is expected to win at Greenwich Village venue next week. It adds the contestant must be attractive, skilled, personable and relatively clean per rules. The other remarks discuss insomnia and odd nightly habits at windy street corners.
The notice lists publication details for the Biddeford daily paper at 11 Adams Street. It names Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor, with telephone numbers for business and editorial departments. Subscription rates are listed: one month $1.85, six months $10.50, one year $21.00.
A compact crossword clue list includes 6 Greek letters and 10 first word of the Aeneid. It features terms for rabbit fur 15 and gay rakes 15, plus perplexed two word phrase 17 and reversed two word 18. Other clues include Latin brother 2, obtusely 22, be resistant to 24, oriental 25, food fish 29, and Lama high in Tibet 30.
Washington report cites a NEA poll of 218 southern dailies. Three-fourths see the Republican party as the better future for southern conservatives. Forty-four percent say the Democratic split worsened, with 53 percent noting some growth in GOP prospects.
The poem by Dorothy Huff argues that utopian promises and government wealth will fail. It warns that voters are misled by political rhetoric and that taxes will rise to fund backers of extended promises.
A Journal letter argues the growing executive privilege to seal information from Congress undermines democracy. Jacob Scher criticizes secrecy as a pernicious doctrine and cites Eisenhower and Truman actions, including 1954 defiance of McCarthy inquiries. The writer urges full public disclosure except for military secrets. An ending note mentions Australian termites building south facing slabs.
The New York market remains uneasy as the fall upswing lags. Banks cut rates but lending lacks vigor while auto orders boost steel only mildly. Steel output sits well below capacity with inventories still adjusting and October seen as a write off.
HAL BOYLE discusses the pivotal first days of college and the value of different paths. He advises parents on choosing a college type, suggests basic courses for broad preparation, and argues against parents financing work through college, noting the life impact of fulltime study.
Ruth Miller argues that a truly good home is defined by loving, stable, and principled parenting. Parents show honest, dependable, and responsible behavior, set clear discipline, demand respect, supervise activities, and avoid overindulgence or neglect.
Paul Harvey recalls a Washington speech where anxiety faded as he noticed pumpkin faced toenails etched on his big toes by his son. The images stayed with him, reminding him of the boy and the joke beneath his shoes.
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