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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page quotes Mary Baker Eddy on learning the principal of music and the value of self effort. It emphasizes diligent practice rather than relying on others to perform for you, urging readers to pursue steady study and personal discipline in musical craft.
Witnesses at a Senate subcommittee on problems of the aged and aging urged no compulsory retirement at 65 and broader Social Security with hospital care. Proposals include the Townsend Plan, extended medical coverage, and encouraging planning for a 100 year lifespan. Hearings will visit 10 cities with next steps this fall and next year.
President Eisenhower announced an exchange visit with Premier Khrushchev taking effect soon, a move that surprised many including Vice President Nixon. Nine governors and notable citizens advocate inviting Khrushchev, who has accepted and will be safeguarded and treated with courtesy during his stay. The president aims to prevent major war by pursuing talks over conflict.
A column argues Congress will push further gas tax hikes to fund a crash highway program. The piece dismisses short term special taxes, warns they become permanent, and urges voters to demand tax reductions to curb rising road costs. It contends politicians prefer taxes over timely construction when funds are available.
William I. Nichols editor of This Week asserts newspapers remain the most powerful force in shaping public opinion. He argues papers reach each reader personally, update daily, and stay in intimate touch with communities despite new media.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports that federal efforts to aid chronically depressed industrial and rural areas face a dead end in this Congress session. Despite economists backing a Domestic Point Four program, labor data show unemployment shifting and prospects dim as bills stall and veto risks persist.
New York AP report outlines creation of the Television Information Office a industry backed body to collect coordinate and disseminate TV facts and trends. Led by C Wrede Petersmeyer it will study effects on children education and culture and provide complete network program data to the public.
The piece weighs how Eisenhower Khrushchev discussions could ease Cold War tensions and influence U S industry. Analysts debate possible defense spending cuts around 10 billion dollars, effects on armament and space sectors, and whether tax cuts follow to spur consumer demand and sustain growth.
Poem speaks of choosing kindness and friendship to ease sorrow and prevent mountains from molehills. It urges lifting others burdens through charity. Written by Lucy W Day from Trull Hospital, the piece emphasizes turning bleak years into light via true friendship.
Local residents and visitors are listed across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco and nearby towns. Names include Elmira Follansbee Everett Rita Bartlett Eleanor Casey Donahue McNally Wakefield Underwood Watson Harmen Wade Charl es Wade Robie Wadsworth Perkins and others visiting relatives and friends in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Alfred Street and surrounding communities.
Hollywood AP reports Connie Franconera, teen star Connie Francis from Newark New Jersey, stands out as a rare female in the current record market. Her song You're Gonna Miss Me aims for a fourth gold record as she explains success comes from singin cute songs in a male dominated rock n roll field.
Published daily except Sunday in Biddeford Maine the paper lists Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor with Atlantic 3 3625 for telephone. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1 85 six months 10 50 and one year 21 00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and the AP has exclusive rights to local news and dispatches. Entered as second class matter at the Biddeford post office.
Ruthi Mulett reports on a three year Fu ture Homemakers of America effort to help half a million teenagers understand their parents. The plan shifts focus from teen complaints to exploring why parents set rules and view the world differently, encouraging youths to see their parents’ perspective.
Paul Harvey argues the Khrushchev visit offers the Soviet leader stature and influence at a time when Western allies see it as a dangerous exchange. He warns that such hospitality could mislead captive peoples in Eastern Europe, diminishing pressure for freedom while rewarding a dictator with power. The piece frames open arms as a dangerous strategic misstep.
The teen star Connie Fletcher discusses changing tastes in music among her youthful audience and reveals she will not spend her seven million record royalties. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans will host a TV show taping next month, with funds placed in a trust. She recalls her childhood growth spurt and early attempts with the accordion before deciding to focus on singing.
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