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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1959
Page
4
New look at foreign aid debate gains renewed focus
Congress weighs foreign aid as lawmakers split over goals and waste. Advocates push recasting programs toward development loans tied to recipient capacity, with India’s Nehru urging sharper targeting and timelines to enable eventual self generation and exit from aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Biossat
Congress
Bailiwick
B. K. Nehru
India
Washington
Nehru
Debate Over Primary System for Presidential Nominations
The article surveys the volatile 1960 primary landscape arguing that state rules vary, some binding delegates while others are advisory, and that many states may drop or weaken primaries. It notes Minnesota ended its early primary and Florida and California discuss changes, warning that scrapping primaries would shift influence to party leaders, not the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Eisenhower
Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Florida
Stevenson-Kefauver
California
Mississippi Dry Law Still Sees Revenue From Liquor
The piece notes Mississippi's dry law exists yet state revenue from liquor persists via black market taxes and a 5 percent retail tax on distilled spirits. It mentions Oklahoma ending prohibition, local option in 38 states, and county level controls. It adds quirky asides on gardening, banking tips, and sleep movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Biddeford Saco Journal notes political clash amid summit rumors
The Biddeford Saco Journal cites Brezhnev harshly criticizing opponents and Malenkov as Khrushchev seeks support ahead of a looming summit. The piece frames Cold War tensions as intertwined with domestic political maneuvering and party realignments.
Space Age Forum Draws Sparse Crowd in Dallas
Washington News Alone in space scientist duo Jastrow and Wexler faced a near empty audience in Dallas after an all night hotel opening celebration. The forum, hosted at the Sheraton, drew only a handful as attendees attended the party.
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NEA
Washington
New Sheraton
Dallas
Tex
Robert Jastrow
Harry Wexler
Jastrow
NASA
Wexler
Weather Bureau
Logan Wilson
University of Texas
Norris Cotton
Swiss Bankers Shift Focus From U S Stocks To Europe
AP reports Swiss bankers and investment houses are moving from U S stock buying to European shares amid high U S stock prices and inflation fears. They praise West German progress and note France and Italy reforms, while Americans increase Europe investments. Anonymity laws attract European money, and Switzerland remains a safe, neutral hub for capital flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
Geneva
Switzerland
Rothschilds
Medicii
U.S
New York
Europe
U.S. Treasury
de Gaulle
Khrushchev Seen Rising in Soviet Propaganda Power
AP News Analyst William L. Ryan argues Khrushchev’s 65th birthday and Lenin Day speeches signal a deliberate buildup of his stature. Brezhnev lauds him as a loyal disciple, suggesting Khrushchev may be groomed as Stalin’s equal amid shifts with Mao and internal Soviet politics.
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Brezhnev
Lenin
Malenkov
Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev
Stalin
Knrushchev
Khrush¢nev
Communist Party
Moscow
Mos
Leonid Brezhnev
Communist and Labor Movement
Red China
Mao Tze-tun
Khrushchey
Hard to Believe It's Not Your Homestead Any More
Ruth Millett writes about the ache of passing a former family home two years after moving out. The author recalls planting grass, shares memories of children and pets, and questions whether she should introduce herself to the new occupants while acknowledging a house can still feel owned by a family long after they have left.
Feeding an Older Person Advice for ensuring adequate nutrition in seniors
A reader asks how to get an elderly mother to eat more. Experts urge a medical check first to assess needs, then focus on quality over quantity. Emphasize protein from milk, eggs, meat, fish, and cheese, plus fruits and vegetables, while cutting fat and fried foods. The University of Iowa nutrition expert cites breakfast and supper as key meals with protein and energy, and suggests using the Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide for Older People.
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Mr. Henry
Miss . L
Oakland
Calif
Margaret A. Ohlson
University of Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Maine Seacoast in Spring Poem by Louise Darcy
Poem notes spring arrival along Maine coast with softened winds and long shadows on sand. Despite lack of green, waves and sea breeze suggest renewal. The poet hints at vernal hour returning as shore reveals hints of life and a warmer season.
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Maine
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Compiled
A dense list of crossword clues across and down covering varied topics such as animals, objects, actions, and descriptors. Includes entries like low murmuring sounds river in Italy family quarrel and many other standard crossword prompts.
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Italy
Poland
R. D
Edna Millay
Local Names in The News
Miss Hortense Cannon returns to Old Orchard Beach and resumes work at Ocean News Company store on Old Orchard street. Rev. Elton Timberlake, Hamp ton NH, back from visit in two cities. former Advent Christian pastor of Biddeford. Rev. Brother Dacian and Coach David Walls of St Louis high school in Portland on business. Mr and Mrs Lucien Begin return to Holyoke MA after visiting here. Albert Deshaies Liggett’s manager and others attend Rexall convention in Boston. Mrs Rufus Bernard and daughter Barbara visit Biddeford relatives. Benjamin C Shaw of Saco guest at Westbrook Rotary meeting. Mrs Eugene Reardon of Peaks Island returns home from Bradbury Street visit. Mrs J T Janelle and family visiting Lewiston. Frances Buzzell of Cambridge arrives for two-week visit with her mother on South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Cannon
Old Orchard Beach
Ocean News Company
Old Orchard Street
Clearwater
Fila
Elton Timberlake
Hampton
N. H
Timberlake
Advent Christian Church
Biddeford
Dacian
David Walls
St. Louis High School
Portland
Lucien Begin
Holyoke
Mass
Albert Deshaies
Liggett’s
Aime Lambert
Gladys Wilcox
Anna McEnery
Rexall
Boston
Rufus Bernard
Barbara
Ft. Fairfield
Bernard
C. J. Jared
Main Street
Biddeard
Benjamin C. Shaw
Saco
Westbrook
Eugene Reardon
Peaks Island
Walter Bradbury
Bradbury Street
J. T. Janelle
Arthur Sabourin
Fabiola
Marguerite Janelle
Antoinette Sabourin
George Cartier
Lewiston
Frances Buzzell
Cambridge
Frank L. Buzzell
South Street
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