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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1959
Page
4
A concise reflection on leadership and method asserts that greatness lies in organizing and building whether in poetry philosophy policy or strategy attributed to Edward George Bulwer. The note frames steady structure as a universal trait across disciplines and endeavors.
Bruce Biassat discusses Afghanistan as a symbol of East West competition. He notes its strategic location between India and Iran near the Soviet frontier. The piece argues the United States seeks influence to preserve Afghan independence while preventing Soviet subjugation. Biden? No. The article highlights cautious Afghan openness to US aid to avoid Soviet dominance.
The United Nations Social Committee’s draft on free information replaces seek with gather, a move praised by Communist states and criticized as limiting press freedom. The piece argues reporters must hunt for truth, digging behind official façades without government hedges.
Rudloph Frederick Bannow, head of Bridgeport Machines in Connecticut, becomes president of the National Association of Manufacturers. He portrays himself as a mechanic and pattern maker and emphasizes representing 83 percent of NAM’s membership, the so-called little guys. He employs about 400 workers with no union or strikes in the plant and advocates business ideals amid inflation and bureaucracy.
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Washington report analyzes Louisiana gubernatorial runoff Jan. 9 between Mayor Morrison of New Orleans and former Gov. Davis. It notes a Catholic Protestant code in state politics, Morrison's bid to break a century of city versus state leadership norms, and recent desegregation tensions influencing voter alignment.
New York AP columnist HAL BOYLE lists office Christmas types seen at year end. From the yearend orphan to the wistful dreamer, he catalogs characters such as the calculating cutie, the crooner, the public breeder, and the big spender, noting humour and levity in festive workplace behavior.
Florists anticipate higher Christmas flower sales than Mother's Day as businessmen embrace posy gifting. The industry spends over a million dollars annually on flowers for customers, suppliers, and employees, with some firms $25,000 yearly. Telegraph flowers for new openings are common, and Interflora coordinates global deliveries. From banks to steel firms, gifts range from bouquets to corsages, orchids, and roses, reflecting growing corporate use. The average telegraph order runs $10 to $25, with notable exceptions like a department store in Michigan spending $506 on orchids for staff.
A reader recalls making a shopping list filled with winter gear and gifts. The verse lists gloves ice skates toboggans candy stamps ink a Christmas Club a polywog boat boat trailer skis plaid shirt socks keys bird feeder grain garden clippers and wool boots. It closes with a personal wish to Santa from a girl named Sarah Bridge Graves.
Ruth Willett argues a wife should treat her husband's parents with loving kindness and warmth, recognizing their role in shaping him. By welcoming them as family and supporting affectionate ties, the wife strengthens marital happiness and mutual respect, avoiding a focus on a separate in law category.
Paul Harvey notes a grand testimonial dinner for Rice football coach Jess Neely in Houston. Neely’s teams posted a 19 29 3 record over five years, yet he receives praise for character and leadership, with Rice highlighting his Christian ideals and influence on students and the school’s ethos.
Publisher Paul Casavant and Editor T J Mahoney lead the Biddeford daily, with Atlantic 3 3625 listed for departments. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1 85 six months 10 50 and one year 21 00. Associated Press rights apply to local news and dispatches.
CBS vice president Joseph Ream issues a memo outlining rules for using film tape and canned laughter. Announcers must note pre recorded segments or audience augmentation. The plan targets lip sync and pre selection of participants to curb show fixing and deceptive practices.
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