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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1959
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Thoreau's line about three chairs symbolizing solitude friendship and society. It muses on balance between quiet contemplation and social ties shaping civic life. The piece links personal space to community engagement and reflective practice.
The piece argues for swift legislative action to enable continued public funding of transportation for pupils to private and religious schools. It notes Maine Supreme Court rulings align with federal precedent, urges an enabling act, and criticizes local boards for delays while stressing child safety and equitable access for all displaced students.
A new inspector general and comptroller will audit all ICA operations with a $19 000 yearly pay. The office reports to Undersecretary C Douglas Dillon and aims to curb waste corruption and inefficiency in economic and military aid abroad.
TV listings spotlight the Whitney at Saratoga and Sapling Stakes at Monmouth on Saturday at 4 30 PM EDT. CBS airs a dramatized book review on First Meeting with Allen Drury discussing Advice and Consent. NBC covers Meet the Press and Vienna Youth Festival coverage. Bold Journey climbs Mt McKinley on Monday at 8 30 PM ABC. CBS airs Two Counts of Murder at 10 PM, and Adventure Showcase debuts Tuesday at 9 PM. Seed of Guilt on U S Steel Hour Wednesday at 10, Archie Moore vs Durelle in Night Fights the same hour on ABC. College All Star Football Game broadcast Friday at 9 30 PM with Red Grange and Ray Scott.
HAL BOYLE reports the McGuire sisters, once church choir singers in Ohio, have become the highest paid girl trio in show business, earning 250000 plus TV and radio ads this year. They record nearly 300 songs and spend about 20 weeks annually on the supper club circuit. They split income with a church through tithes and keep rooms separate on tour to avoid friction. Dorothy, Phyllis, and Chris manage chores and waivers, speaking of success and privacy with mixed views.
The piece urges continual curiosity through doors of learning in art, world problems, garden science, and music. It praises adults returning to study and working to discover new skills, stressing personal motivation over peers' choices.
Robert J Myers compares Soviet and American social security programs drawing on his visit to the USSR. He notes similarities in pension for workers, survivor benefits, and child dependents but highlights key differences. The USSR offers broader disability coverage and higher relative pensions but lacks private savings and insurance, with lower living standards. Retirement ages differ, and costs are borne by employers and the government. Labor unions favor a joint contributory system for the U S.
Analysis notes slight differences between contributory and non contributory systems. It cites worker take home pay psychology and gratitude toward government, while Americans may view Social Security as a shared cost with employers. A reader also seeks Ray Henry’s Social Security handbook for updated changes. A horse health report mentions MrsVivian Larson of Moncton planning a California trip with a secret to Walt Disney, traveling with her 14 year old daughter Sandra after waiting for a veterinarian in St Stephen.
A roundup of visits and guests across New England towns lists Mr. and Mrs. Emmett F. Mc Laughlin of Braintree inviting Mr. and Mrs. James Finn of Biddeford, and various arrangements involving Windsor, Hartford, Providence, and others. Entries note shows, vacations, and social visits among families and individuals in Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Kennebunk, New York, and beyond with multiple addresses.
A humorous verse by Sarah Graves chronicles an auctioneer who jokes about a pig in a poke as a sly ruse. The ruse flops when a buyer exposes the trick, souring the dealer’s mood and exposing the hoax on his day off.
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