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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1959

Page

4

Washington lobbyists take fifth in labour law clash

Washington report on the Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1951 shows business groups led by the National Association of Manufacturers and the U S Chamber of Commerce lobbying hard for a tough bill while AFL CIO union officials bolster Capitol activities. Teamsters chief James R Hoffa led 200 members to press for a mild bill or none. Reports show NAM and Chamber lobbyists file minimal or no formal registrations, while AFL CIO discloses salaries and expenses for five lobbyists. The Chamber cites counsel advice and Harriss ruling to justify reporting gaps, hinting at evasion risk.

NEA Washington House of Representatives Eaher National Association of Manufacturers U.S. Chamber of Commerce Afl-Cio James R. Hoffa International Brotherhood of Teamsters Sidney Zagri St. Louis Senate Capitol Teamsters Union American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations A. J. Biemiller G. D. Riley W. J. Mason Hyman Bookbinder John Curran NAM Robert L. Humphrey R.T. deVany Joseph L. Borda Laurie C. Battle Stephen F. Dunn Eugene J. Hardy William G. Neal Donald A. Young Clarence R. Miles Theron J. Rice Rice Chamber of Commerce Letters Secretary House Harriss Supreme Court Chamber of Commerce

Editorial Page Thought for Evening

Editorial note quotes Herber Agar remarking that snobs speak as if they own their ancestors, reflecting on pretension and social aspiration in public discourse.

Herber Agar

Auguries of August by Bruce Biossat

The Augus t of 1959 faces urgent nuclear tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union with a potential for war. While preventing a repeat of 1914 and 1939 catastrophes, leaders pursue talks as a hedge against a catastrophe that could end civilization.

Bruce Biossat United States Soviet Union

Laos and China face off in propaganda clash over Laos

The piece argues Communist China and Hanoi are using Laos to push blame on the United States while denying free nations the right to seek ties with others. It condemns Beijing for threatening Laos as it did Tibet and warns against swallowing the propaganda saying unrest stems from U S advisers rather than internal action.

Laos China Viet Nam Hanoi Peiping United States Russia Sweden Thailand

Early Economics for Children Suggested by Educator

Dr Roscoe L West former president emeritus of New Jersey State College argues that economics can be taught from kindergarten. He links lessons to daily life such as trains and community service and warns against ignorance aiding communist and left wing agitators. He urges simple, practical economic groundwork beginning early.

Roscoe L. West New Jersey State College

Foreign steel moving in as defense firms brace for strike

AP reports suggest defense contractors are stockpiling and turning to foreign steel to cushion potential shortages. Some firms like Thomas C. Fogarty of Continental Can note imports from Wales and Cuba. Klein Manufacturing buys French and Belgian steel to guard against price hikes. Texans and East Coast yards show solid supplies into October, with several shipyards and aircraft makers noting no delays yet.

Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York (Ap Associated Press Thomas C. Fogarty Continental Can Wales Klein Manufacturing Co Burlington Iowa Walter Klein New Orleans Houston San Francisco Seattle Texas Chance Vought Temco East Hartford Conn Pratt & Whitney St. Louis McDonnell Aircraft Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co Bethlehem Steel Quincy Mass

New York City Hospitality Shines Amid Snow and Blackout

Boyle notes New York hides its chill behind warm faces during crises. The 1888 blizzard, 1947 snowstorm, and this week’s power outage left 500000 Manhattan residents iceless and united. Strangers shared meals and conversation. one resident suggested periodic blackouts to promote neighborliness.

New York Ing Upper Manhattan

Local Names in The News item list visitors and sports note

A dense roundup lists residents and guests visiting families in Saco Biddeford Kennebunk and surrounding towns. It notes Joe Tardiff collecting three hits for the Saco Lowell Machinists in a 7 1 win over St Louis alumni and many names traveling between Maine New Jersey Massachusetts and other states for social visits.

LeRoy Brown Locke Street Saco Malcolm Mugford Montreal Can Anders B. Anderson Tenafly N. J William E. Emery Beach Street Maynard Robinson Fletcher Street Kennebunk T. C. Leclair Haverhill Mass Elsie M. Booth Malden William B. Briggs North Kennebunkport Joe Tardiff Saco-Lowell St. Louis

Toronto Comedians Wayne and Shuster Shine in London Visit

Canada’s top comedy duo Wayne and Shuster perform in London for a TV film project, delivering a brisk parody of Golden Boy while adapting to a baffled British cast. They rose to fame after late success in New York, notably on Ed Sullivan, and value Toronto over New York.

Frank Wayne and Shuster Canada Bell Book and Canvas Clifford Odets Wayne London Toronto New York Ed Sullivan

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues From Newburg Page

A compact listing of crossword clues and answers from a Newburg page featuring numbered across and down entries such as 53 54 57 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 across and 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 down. Includes place names like Newburg and locations like a Sicilian landmark and the Allegheny River city.

Newburg Cyprus Thor Allegheny River St. Paul's Aide Brazil Orne Jewett Gemaint

New Plans For Middle Age Happiness For Husbands And Wives

The text urges wives to ease their husbands financial load in midlife by downsizing houses, reducing car use, and possibly the wife working. It advises identifying energy drains, sharing tasks, lifting burdens from men after children grow, encouraging brief vacations, ensuring adequate sleep, and prioritizing the husband health over comfort to create a happier middle life.

Pied Pipers For The Aged Warn Against Medical Quacks

A Senate subcommittee testimony by FDA commissioner Larrick warns that fraudulent medical quacks target the elderly with costly products claiming to treat arthritis and heart disease. The piece notes nationwide sales, mail and door to door tactics, and urges caution to seniors and guidance channels via doctors and the American Medical Association.

Rge P. Larrick Food and Drug Administration Senate Bureau of Investigation American Medical Assn T. Dearborn St Chicago Ill Department of Health, Education and Welfare Washington D.C

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