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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page quotes Mary Baker Eddy on success as a product of persistent effort. It highlights the value of improving moments over relying on a single factor. The piece emphasizes steady personal growth and disciplined work as life’s key to achievement.
New York leaders push Mayor Wagner as a vice presidential favorite to lock in the state's nearly 100 delegates. The gamble pits Wagner against Kennedy, with polls showing Kennedy leading Nixon and Rockefeller in general contests. If Kennedy succeeds in primaries, New York could find itself sidelined in the national fight.
This piece extols the U S petroleum industry, noting assets near 58 billion dollars and oil and gas meeting over two thirds of energy needs. It traces origins to Edwin Drake in 1859 and argues energy abundance fuels living standards, security, and postwar growth, calling the Centennial slogan Born in Freedom Working for Progress.
Northwestern University in Evanston plans 6 ft 8 in beds for the new Elder Hall men’s dormitory as the average male student grows taller. The piece notes changing bed sizes from 6 ft 2 in and cites historical contrasts like Mt. Vernon and George Washington. It adds odd anecdotes about a 100-pound stolen cheese and dandelion wine kept in darkness to avoid light.
Washington gossip column notes Hyun Choo Oh, Miss Korea and Miss Universe contestant, facing jokes about her name at the Korean Embassy Independence Day event. The piece also spoofs Allen Drury on spending, Javits and Keating with a rose, Rockefeller’s son marriage quip, a Christmas in August stunt, and Sen Hugh Scott criticizing the Senate Office Building as a white elephant.
AP Movie TV Writer Bob Thomas reports that Frank Durante returns to television this season with three NBC shows and two Dinah Shore guest spots. He plans more film work, aiming for about 11 new pictures, and continues club appearances in major cities for fun. Casting shifts note Bing Crosby out of a planned movie, with Jack Lemmon replacing him.
In a pointed column Frank Tripp argues that federal and state aid are myths that the public pays for through taxes and higher prices. He cites Rockefeller in Tioga County and New York as examples of reliance on aid, warning that debt and taxation threaten solvency and democracy. He urges voters to eject “aiding” officials and defend fiscal responsibility to avoid national bankruptcy.
A Journal editor letter argues that fulfilled prophecy signals Jehovah's new world under Jesus Christ is near. Citing Matthew 24 and Zephaniah, the writer urges readers to heed Romans 10:9 and Acts 10:43 as guidance. Signed by A. R. Stewart with a note on signed letters.
A long list of visits and guests from Biddeford to surrounding towns and states. Names include Lina Lefebvre Daniel Kennedy Shirley Marsh Barbara Staples and many others with hosts in Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and nearby areas.
In 1959 General Features Corp notes Moscow directed penetration in Latin America. Castro gains Soviet support as Vadim Kotchergin allegedly delivers a blueprint to create Castro's Congress Latin American ideas. Khrushchev visit coincides with a looming peace offensive as Cuba tightens Communist influence.
Howie Morris once the quirky sidekick on Sid Caesar Show has thrived solo and Carl Reiner has grown to prominence. The two will reunite this fall on NBCs Dinah Shore Chevy Show with Reiner writing all 12 episodes and appearing in four, while Morris returns to situation comedy.
Biddeford Maine paper lists Paul Gansvans as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. It provides telephone, Atlantic 3 3625, and subscription rates of 1.85 monthly 10 50 six months and 21.00 yearly. It notes Associated Press rights and secure matter entry at Biddeford post office.
A homemaker asks how to handle an unsightly next door yard. The answer cautions against direct confrontation, suggests inviting the neighbor to join a garden club, or planting a tall hedge as a polite screen. It notes many such neighbors move away, so the issue may resolve itself. NEA Service.
A compact list of crossword hints covering across and down entries from a daily puzzle. Includes clues for medals, directions, composers, cities, prefixes, rulers, and various objects, with several proper nouns and geographic names indicated by the crossword format.
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