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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page commentary argues solitude reveals personal virtue while society highlights flaws. It contemplates how individual character shapes public life and urges mindful conduct in daily civic duties.
Secretary Benson calls the farm problem an American problem not solvable by old price supports. He cites surpluses, high costs, and a $9 billion tied to government programs, warning that continued controls could socialise agriculture. He urges drastic policy shift toward freer markets, less government, and competitive selling.
The Democratic National Committee rebukes senators for using publicly funded radio TV time to praise Republicans facing reelection. Lyndon Johnson praised GOP Senator Leverett Saltonstall, provoking anger from Gov. Foster Furcolo. Republicans say Democrats have exploited broadcast time for years.
Pan-American World Airways reached an historic tripartite agreement with three operating unions to keep cargo and personnel moving for national defense even amid possible labor strife. A company official will certify flights as strictly for defense, ensuring operations continue while preserving workers’ freedoms.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson analyzes two conflicting NEA reports on President Eisenhower’s off the record dinners with reporters. He notes the shift from “chance for talks at summit in 1959” to “president is writing off,” then back to potential summit talks as dinners continued and sources varied. He accuses the White House line of being fed to reporters and calls the era’s news sourcing unreliable.
AP reports Dennis O'Keefe is cast as columnist Hal Towne in The Dennis O'Keefe Show to debut September 22 on CBS. He writes six columns weekly, faces a boss, housekeeper Hope Emerson, and a motherless son, amid temptations from a press agent and others. NBC plans Omnibus style specials with Peter Ustinov, Art Carney, Jerry Lewis, and Merton of the Movies.
In a 1959 column a Canadian resort guest recounts a Latvian refugee who escaped Riga in 1948, learned English in Hamilton, rose from dishwasher to hotel director, and saved over 20,000 with investments in Canadian Pacific, Imperial Oil, and Morgan Guaranty Trust. He plans to invest 15,000 this month, urged by decades of thrift and business reading.
In a letter to the Journal Charles Parsons denounces President Eisenhower for refusing Congress information on foreign aid. He argues the executive privilege claim hides waste and possible losses and urges Congress to force disclosure before more aid funds are approved. He calls Eisenhower a would be dictator and asserts the people demand accountability.
Local residents and visitors are listed by name and address across Biddeford, Saco, Kennebunkport, and surrounding towns. The notices note travels, guest hosts, and contest travel, with names including Walter Johnson, A Prescott Whittier, Eleanor Reserve, Priscilla Caouette, Melvin Skinner, Janet Eaton, Mary O'Meara, Wilfred Lachance, and others. The piece also notes William A. Cole’s appointment as general counsel for the Boston and Maine railroad and credits The Biddeford Daily with publisher and staff details.
Across clues list includes many short items ranging from flat side of glass to undone. Entries mention aster, Gulf of Aqaba, dish served as appetizer, flexible, blamed person, thermometer type, Como example, burden bearer, Mount Hood in Oregon, thinner, Chinese boats, King Arthur's father, farm animals, cereal grain, stage celebrity, easy runner, river in northeast Asia, Loki's daughter, French capital, Thinker of ancient Greece, and ebbed.
A House Beautiful August feature explores how retired grandparents create a welcoming, low cost home for visiting grandchildren. Ideas include safe toy shelves, an outdoor grill for meals, and unfussy furnishings to ease care. The piece argues shared hobbies and companionship help seniors stay lively and connected.
Questions and answers cover correcting misprinted Social Security numbers, wife coverage when working for a husband, share farming taxation thresholds, disability income with other earnings, and guidance on obtaining the latest Security For You handbook. Includes notices of local residents and visitors in Biddeford and Saco.
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