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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1959
Page
4
A concise editorial note reflects on humility as the first test of greatness, quoting John Ruskin. It frames a timeless virtue as a guiding measure of character and leadership.
A historical reflection warns the United States has fallen behind in rocketry and other fronts. It notes past shifts from sailing ships to steam and the Savannah nuclear vessel as lessons, urging quick public policy action to avoid repeating delays that could erode maritime leadership.
Air Force Captain Joseph W. Kittinger Jr. dropped from 76,400 feet in a high altitude leap. He wore a partial pressure suit and winter gear, reporting no sensation of fall beyond the body moving at 450 miles per hour.
A shopper scene from an Oregon Voter piece shows a mother and son in a supermarket with a child’s urge to help. The writer argues this reflects a quiet revolution in family life driven by ready to eat and processed foods, giving housewives more leisure and less time in the kitchen.
Postal authorities urge public cooperation year round to ensure mail reaches destinations. They note 25,000,000 dead letters cluttered post offices in 1958 and stress that plainly addressed mail with return addresses is essential. The post office does its job but cannot perform miracles.
Steaks Supreme restaurant chain paid 22356 for "Black Jewel" a 1035 pound Aberdeen Angus steer named grand champion at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. The price equates to 21.60 per pound and the steer may be exhibited or soon served on menus by Christmas.
A major retail leader argues profits are the primary duty of business beyond all other duties. He notes high margins are thin per dollar but vital for job security, consumer access, capital for expansion, and overall community benefit, countering liberal critiques of profit as harmful.
A dense list of crossword clues covering across and down entries with varied lengths and topics. Includes names, places, and terms from geography history mythology and everyday objects. The list appears as a puzzle clue sheet without provided answers.
Washington observers note legal authority favors FDA control over contaminated foods but not over tobacco products. Surgeon General Burney cites smoking as the main cause of lung cancer while debates continue on classifying tobacco under the Food and Drug Act and on the efficacy of cigarette filters.
Ruth Willett laments how Christmas has shifted from a sacred Holy Day to a social season. She cites heavy spending, frantic shopping, debt repayment, competitive decorating, pre Christmas open houses, and high pressure sales from before Thanksgiving as factors draining joy and turning Christmas into weeks of worry rather than celebration.
The Social Security tax rises for the third time since 1957, affecting workers and self employed alike. For employees the rate climbs to 3 percent on earnings up to 4800, with self employment at 4 2 percent, producing higher annual taxes depending on income and whether one is employed or self employed. The changes continue through 1969 with further scheduled increases and potential revisions by Congress.
In a Baxter story, predictions of growth brighten the outlook as factories resume full operation and holiday hiring expands. Yet core unemployment persists in certain regions and groups, with automation posing a long term barrier even as managers argue machinery boosts overall jobs.
Open letter from HAL BOYLE with humorous gifts for famous names and institutions. Suggestions include Casey Stengel a new ball club Adlai Stevenson a White House tour Kennedy a crew cat, Nixon a chess cat Nash a rhyme for orange Eisenhower a 300 yard drive Johansson a check before 40, Stanton a six proof quiz show Sarnoff a ditto Truman a player piano Garroway an evening show Paar a morning show and the world a year of warmer peace.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with contact info and rates. Subscription prices are one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and the AP owns local news rights.
Don Rickles rose from insult comic to demand in Hollywood after turning talk of insults into a career. He studied drama with Grace Kelly and trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Actor's Studio before finding work via club performances and breakthrough film roles with Debbie Reynolds and Tony Curtis.
An Observant Citizen urges Wake up Saco readers to support new industry, praising the Saco Tanning Corp. and condemning the so called Old Guard for blocking progress. The letter argues that a frozen foods plant would raise welfare and property values, while criticising local opposition as self serving and out of touch.
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