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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1959
Page
4
Editorial voice urges readers to act on fresh ideas by sitting with them briefly then taking decisive steps. It argues inspiration fades without immediate effort and presses for practical steps to move from thought to concrete change.
Robert E. Hennessee provides a sketch of John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed. Born 1774 in Massachusetts, he traveled across 100000 square miles planting apple seeds and teaching children. His life and death near Fort Wayne, Indiana, are recounted with anecdotes from Hovey’s Magazine and Harper’s New Monthly Magazine.
Readers are urged to value heritage across literature, music, art, and philosophy, recognizing both enduring classics and still-emerging forms. The piece argues against rejecting old works for fashion and stresses that embracing tradition strengthens society amid change. It notes political campaigns and safety as civic concerns.
Washington correspondent notes a contrast between Fidel Castro and Anastas Mikoyan during their unofficial US visits. Both traveled independently, paid own way, and spoke with officials without negotiations. Castro appeared to seek sympathy, while Mikoyan seemed to misjudge the country, each shaping public relations and American perception. Castro pitched humanism amid claims of democracy and social needs.
Geneva reports that Swiss banks defend depositor anonymity citing strict secrecy laws from 1967. They acknowledge concerns over anonymity in relation to American probes, proxy voting, and potential tax evasion while stressing compliance with U.S. and Swiss rules and efforts to disclose proxies openly when requested.
HAL BOYLE notes a mail based column of jests and trivia including Mars water vapor being tiny, odds of Bible reading, ju jitsu for kids, beard trends, toast repair tips, lamp post wisdom, comic books as top sellers, DoD land holdings, and a Biddeford Maine newspaper masthead with circulation rates and AP rights.
A reader argues that lifting a hat or offering a chair in courtesy does not imply female inferiority. She questions researchers who say such acts show superiority and asserts many women welcome small gestures as signs of equality. She believes many men lack proper etiquette or awareness of women’s presence.
A 1959 opinion piece examines how veterans are repeatedly labeled in crime reporting and how “broken home” explanations shape public judgment. It argues such phrasing stigmatizes families, obscures individual responsibility, and urges balanced coverage without blanket associations. Joe Gallegos story: shirt jacket theft linked to a young suspect.
AP reports the straw hat circuit attracts TV performers for summer ventures. John Kenley operates a 2600 seat Warren Ohio theater charging 90 cents to 2 dollars, banking on TV fame drawing audiences of five million nearby. Genevieve, a Paar Snow alum, earned seven thousand weekly last season and returns, with Peggy Cass among others planned this summer.
Local residents and visitors are cited across New England. Paul Deschambeault of Biddeford holidaying in Portland. Roland Henaire from Liggett’s Drug Store visiting Boston for a Red Sox game. Winston Brown of Old Orchard Beach buying a house in New Gloucester. and others attending events, vacations, or business in Providence Worcester and Hartford.
A mixed clue list for a daily crossword includes across items such as The Marines for example and River in Wales and England, with many celestial and linguistic hints like Behold and Name meaning princess. Downs cover mathematical abbreviations and famous figures, creating a dense puzzle with varied wordplay and cultural references.
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