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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1959

Page

4

Favor Compromise A Labor Reform Bill Path Forward

Editorial notes mood on Capitol Hill for a labor reform bill. Kennedy and other leaders seek a compromise between House and Senate Labor proposals to curb racketeering while preserving legitimate union activity. Public support signals momentum despite difficult talks.

Capitol Hill Senate House Esther van Wagoner Tufty Journal Washington Bureau Service John Kennedy D-Mass Kennedy-Ervin Landrum- Griffin House McClellan

Pay As You Go Plan Urged To Save Highway Program

The National Chamber of Commerce warns the Ways and Means Committee plan to finance the highway program through back door spending and diverted taxes would raise costs, add more than 1 billion in interest, and risk general fund shortages. It urges a temporary tax increase only for the Highway Trust Fund and spending limits to prevent delays as the proposals move to the House Public Works Committee.

House Ways and Means National Chamber of Commerce National Chamber Highway Trust Fund Ways and Means Committee House Public Works Committee

Teen driving tips urged to teens by safety council

The National Safety Council offers a free teen driving tips booklet distributed by a major American oil company and affiliates. Tips stress staying calm behind the wheel, sharing highways, avoiding ego to protect lives, and recognizing that young drivers face higher fatal accident rates than those over 25.

National Safety Council

Government food aid underpins 60,000 schools nationwide

Food for pupils in about 60,000 schools is partly supplied by federal surplus programs. Wholesale value reaches $597,000 with around 85 percent bought locally. The rest comes from federal purchases and surplus removal. The national school lunch program aims to improve diet and promote domestic agricultural goods as enrollments rise and schools build modern cafeterias.

Department of Agriculture

Nations face vote rights gap across nations and eras

A United Nations survey notes 10 countries deny women the vote while 71 allow electoral participation. Seven of the 10 are Moslem lands with varied home restrictions, listing Saudi Arabia Yemen Afghanistan Iran Iraq Jordan Libya, with Switzerland and Liechtenstein also mentioned. Historical leaders include New Zealand 1893 Austria 1902 Finland 1906 United States 1920, while Sweden granted municipal voting in 1863. An Ohio youth is jailed for blowing a car horn over twenty minutes. his girlfriend dresses slowly.

United Nations Saudi Arabia Yemen Afghanistan Iran Iraq Jordan Libya Switzerland Liechtenstein Paraguay Vaud New Zealand Austriia Finland United States Sweden

Washington News Puzzles Posed By Khrushchev Visit

Washington correspondent Peter Edson explains misperceptions about Nikita Khrushchev's 12 day U S tour. He notes the aim is for Khrushchev to see America as it is with dignity and balance between openness and prudence. He discusses concerns over propaganda and the reluctance to reveal military bases to Eisenhower.

Peter Edson NEA Washington Nikita Khrushchev United States Russia Council of Ministers U.S Nadezada Khrushchev Nixon Khrushchev Eisenhower

Sylvia Fine Danny Kaye Wife On Future, Inspiration and Work

Sylvia Fine, wife of Danny Kaye, discusses reading astrology in the evening, writing on demand, and her place in show business. Born in Brooklyn, she and Kaye rose together, stressing striving for excellence, not medicine, and the idea that every day offers a new chance to do one’s best.

New York Sylvia Fine Sylvia Danny Kaye Danny Brooklyn

Industry blends gadgets for homes and industry

AP explains how rapid development is turning industrial inventions into consumer goods. Tiny satellites cameras and card sized recorders hint at a future where tools once restricted to factories, ships, and fields become common items at last.

Sam Dawson AP Business News New York Marconi

Local Names in The News

Local residents and visitors are listed with their current towns and hosts. Names include Neal Gosselin and Michaud in Kennebunk, Henry Bouchard’s 30th anniversary in Biddeford, Bolducs in Old Orchard Beach, and many others visiting relatives, attending camps, or making outings across Maine towns and nearby states.

Neal Gosselin Amesbury Mass Wilfred Michaud Alewive Road Kennebunk Henry Bouchard South Street Biddeford Lawrence Bolduc Dexter Albee LaPierre Third Street Old Orchard Beach Robert Hargreaves Frank Marshall Helen Warren Newton Upper Falls Maurice O'Connor Elm Street Frances L. Buzzell Boston Frank L. Buzzell Joseph H. Whitehead Cross Street Saco Norwich Conn Pumice Stone Babe Chasse Portland Fred Hasson Bangor Ernest Benson H. L. Campbell Barre Kate Campbell Adelaide Road

Robards Quiet Audience Quietly Behind The Scene

New York actor Jason Robards Jr in a casual Bowery setting discusses his need for a quiet audience during performances. He recalls guiding ushers to silence whispers, refundting seats for disruption, and contrasts temperamental reputations with colleagues who prioritize focused work.

Hugh A. Mulligan NEW York Jason Robards Jr Bowery Boston Robards NBC Ed Sulivan Maverick Maria Schell John Frankenheimer

Biddeford Saco Journal publisher and staff details

Local notice lists Biddeford Saco Journal as a daily paper published in Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. It notes subscription rates payable in advance and AP membership rights and postal entry as second class matter.

Biddeford Maine Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Atlantic 3 Associated Press Siddeford

Romantic Ways To Hold A Girl When Apart

The piece urges young men to romanticly woo from distance rather than insure against losing a girlfriend. It suggests writing loving letters, phone calls, sending gifts, and even taking another dance partner briefly to win her back. It emphasizes old fashioned courtship and imagination over insurance.

NEA Service, Inc

Bad Seed Has Been Sown By Red Aggressors

Dr. L Nelson Bell warns that a 1969 crisis looms as Soviet demands for control of US defense and government intensify. He cites Russia's global dominance, potential nuclear threats, and widespread domestic strikes as evidence, urging repentance to avert disaster and uproot the bad seed.

L. Nelson Bell Russia Europe Middle East China Asia Africa Moscow Unite States U. S Kremlin Churches of America White House United States Soviet Union Rus Sia Red China Red Lewes America Atlantic Pacific Congress United States of America Dr. Bell Medica

Lutheran bodies clash over parochial schools stance

Two major Lutherans differ on parochial schools with Augustana urging members to bolster tax-supported public schools while Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod defends parochial schools as providing Christian education the public system cannot supply.

New York Augustana Lutheran Church Convention Bers Lutheran Church Missour Synod Convention

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Preview

A compilation of crossword hints with across clues 44 to 63 and down clues 1 to 11. Entries touch on geography, people, and common terms, including references to historical figures and places.

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