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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page reflects on Churchill's line that this is no time for ease and comfort but a time to dare and endure. The piece frames resolve and resilience as civic virtues, urging readers to confront challenges with steady resolve and perseverance.
Charles B. Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation urges a free market tilt in agriculture by ending price fixing and subsidies, cutting federal spending to curb inflation, and lowering taxes. He calls for reducing foreign aid and expanding U S farm product markets in Western Europe through policy reform and competitive reforms.
A Maine advisory urges heightened caution during Christmas to New Year holidays as U S and Canada officials fear 1959 may see a record number of traffic fatalities. Officials note Christmas Eve 6 PM to midnight is the most dangerous, with 12 deaths per hour, and stress rest breaks, no drinking and staying alert to prevent tragedies.
A coconut shortage across major producers Philippines Indonesia Malaya Singapore and Ceylon pushes up prices for coconut oil used in margarine candy baked goods and in many industrial products. The fiber and oil impact households and industries as tropical conditions hit crops.
A commentary compares roles in a ship and in industry to argue labor should not usurp management. It warns that without leadership an organization cannot follow a charted course and questions the idea that everyone can be a captain.
Washington reports on the Geneva tariff conference set for 1961 focus. The study led by Wyndham Whyte will examine tariffs across items, with emphasis on agricultural subsidies and trade with underdeveloped nations. Nations debate liberalization over a decade amid subsidies and pay scales.
Raw steel pours from mills at a record rate as finished products rise to users. With the court truce expiring, labor-management talks intensify over wages and work rules. A renewed stoppage could swiftly cripple many industries, risking 10 to 15 million jobs across metalworking, construction, and consumer sectors.
Lane wanderer counts stones on a scraggly hill plans to mend a boundary wall and chinks in pebbles. He observes ants bees and butterflies while the road rises over a wooded rise unseen yet known like God.
A Duke University study suggests happier marriages often pair a husband with a wife who is not as bright. The column argues that a wife who defers boosts the husband's ego and that pretending otherwise risks unfulfilling careers for smarter women.
A Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Pat McNamara concludes a six month inquiry into elderly welfare in Detroit. He urges action on basic needs for seniors and warns younger generations will face similar issues as they age. He criticizes moon missions and cosmetic obsessions as distractions from domestic duties toward the aged.
A speaker outlined five rights for older Americans including adequate income health housing dignity and meaningful activity He urged Congress to base legislation on these rights and called for a substantial Social Security increase in the upcoming session to ensure sufficient retirement income.
Publisher Paul Casavant and Editor T J Mahoney listed with telephone, Atlantic 3 3625. Subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10 50 one year 21.00. Associated Press notes exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches. Paper entered as second class matter at Biddeford post office.
A 1960s style call for seniors to receive protected medical financing and housing support through Social Security, with emphasis on dignity in care, independent living at home, and coordinated services. It advocates age-neutral retirement, active community involvement, and self-directed planning, inviting readers to obtain Ray Henry’s revised handbook for details.
Portland Maine AP Commissioner David H Stevens of the State Highway Department warned at the all Republican Portland Club that stopping federal aid would nearly halt highway construction. He argued federal funds bring supervision and proper design, though he acknowledged resistance to increased government control. He said the change is necessary if they cannot finance programs themselves.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and themes. Includes references to classical literature, geography, chemistry, languages, and names such as Austen and Regan Cordelia. The grid solution requires matching word lengths and cross checks to complete both directions.
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