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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
4
A short editorial thought argues that ideas capable of provoking widespread thinking are precious, likening them to gold from the mines. The piece cites a quote from A. Owen Penny about the value of ideas that inspire the masses over sheer verbosity.
The United States faces a weak start at the Geneva foreign ministers conference as Christian Herter seeks a diplomatic miracle in Paris to forge a unified Western approach. Algeria’s war drains French strength, complicates NATO commitments, and shapes U.S. policy toward France and the Algerian rebels. The outcome may hinge on Soviet responses.
NEA reported from Baghdad that Communist influence in Iraq has grown across mass organizations and may soon extend into government. Rumors of purges and ministry changes fuel fears that anti Communist elements could be sidelined. The Iraqi Premier Kassim faces uncertain options given a potentially strong army and entrenched Communist power.
A 1939 income of 5000 dollars matches today’s 12113 dollars for break even due to taxes and inflation. A person earning 7035 today buys only as much as someone earning 3000 in 1939. The piece cites taxes and inflation as the forces eroding purchasing power, notes changing fashion and pursues a blunt socioeconomic view.
Washington report by Peter Edson on the Point Four program reforms over ten years. The shift from direct farmer training to training foreign teachers, expanding to housing, health, governance, and industry, and the move to development banks. Budget totals for 1960 stand at 211 million with allocations by region and UN projects. Challenges include finding qualified advisers and potential shift of aid to the United Nations amid international funding gaps.
New York columnist Boyle critiques government money shortages and taxes in a satirical piece. He mocks city tax moves and proposes humorous, imaginative levies such as pedestrian licenses, baby buggy taxes, birth taxes, umbrella taxes, and even burial stamps, framing them as explorations of endless taxation possibilities.
American companies license French firms to produce United States style goods, earning 37 million dollars in royalties last year. Kelvinator International runs 15 overseas licensees, with France now its biggest non U.S. market and potential for growth as incomes rise and refrigerator saturation stands at 17 percent.
Ruth Millett urges women to preserve femininity to attract husbands and avoid self-defeating phrases. She cautions against self deprecation criticizing men or revealing independence, advising restraint in discussing friends or family and signaling other suitors to boost appeal.
The author extols the rivalry between adjacent cities across state lines. He cites Champaign Urbana Duluth Superior Minneapolis St Paul Dallas Fort Worth Fargo Moorhead and Kansas City as examples where competition spurs growth yet cooperation mitigates friction. He notes cross border tax incentives and shared clubs as a model for mutual benefit.
In Biddeford Maine the piece discusses regional cooperation and mentions in-laws as a metaphor for cross city dynamics. It urges on-the-spot examinations by official delegations of areas where twin cities meet amid rapid growth and changing living patterns.
Crossword clues with numerous themed entries across and down. Includes definitions for Native of NZ brownish shade parsley or sage Desdemona's detractor curved molding acute problem and many others across and down with references to places languages and figures.
NBC TV aired Eugene O Neill period comedy Ah Wilderness with Lloyd Nolan Helen Hayes and Burgess Meredith delivering strong performances. The Hallmark Hall of Fame production proved largely corny though entertaining, especially Nolan and Hayes.
Local notices cover a 38th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Camille Lizotte at 123 Hill Street Biddeford with 10 of 16 children present. The list includes Ronald Lionel Lizotte and several spouses and relatives among attendees.
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