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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
4
Editorial note reflects on Disraeli quote about expectations versus outcomes, suggesting a reflective habit for readers. It frames the page as a space for pondering future surprises and thoughtful insights from editors.
An essay arguing against living solely for children and urging parents to maintain personal goals while guiding kids. It stresses balancing love with discipline, self development, and teaching youths to live wisely for themselves to prevent societal chaos and ensure meaningful maturity.
A Governors Conference in Puerto Rico highlights a push to loosen binding primary rules. Governors seek freedom to use judgment at the national convention, especially in large states with big delegations, while critics warn against undermining democracy and restoring power to party bosses. Some propose advisory primaries, preserving popular sentiment without fixed results.
State Police warn Hurry Bugs to relax and drive safely during vacations. Plan short daily distances, start early, avoid overambitious schedules, and watch for tired drivers after dark. Emphasize courtesy and obey traffic signs to reduce accidents and unsafe passing.
Washington notes quote Khrushchev expecting talks with President Eisenhower in September. He blames Dulles for failed anti-Soviet policy and bloc strategy, while praising self-reliance in the Soviet Union and questioning U.S. trade credits. Humphrey’s notes reveal Khrushchev’s views on Berlin, Dulles, and U.S.-Soviet relations across administrations.
A column argues visitors should see the full American house not just the parlor. It suggests Nikita Khrushchev visit the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, a suburban town, a New England town meeting, Harlem, public schools, Homestead mill towns, housing projects, the GridIron banquet, a big league game, and a UN tour. The aim is to reveal both good and bad to understand Americans as they really are.
The steel strike widens across the metal industry causing stock market jitters as unions and employers remain firm. Aligned firms report slowed coal railroads and reduced retail sales with potential delays in payments. If Labor Day passes without a settlement, shutdowns may spread further, triggering a broader economic impact.
Ruth Miltett shares a daily mindset trick to choose happiness each morning. She notes people burden themselves with overscheduled days and unhelpful habits, urging simple planning for small joys and realistic goals to avoid routine misery.
A two column comparison shows Congress has built a pension far richer than Social Security and most federal employee plans. At 60 with 32 years, about 18000 yearly. with 20 years about 11250. at 10 years about 5625. at 62 with five years about 2800. Congress pays 72 percent of the cost, with government matching from tax money, and the plan dates to 1946.
The Biddeford Saco Joint Board of TWUA AFL-CIO argues against anti union legislation, defending ethical practices and urging focus on plant closures rather than corruption. The letter urges investigation of employer misconduct and opposes legislation harming honest unions, noting past cooperation with congressional inquiries.
Crossword puzzle clue list includes across and down entries with various word lengths. Entries reference vessels leaders places gloves and phrases including famous figures and Latin phrases. Several clues mix historic names with common objects, plus thematic terms and abbreviations.
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