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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1959
Page
4
A Charles Wells line from the editorial page notes that men always harbor hope for a better world when they witness the miracle of Christmas. The remark frames Christmas as a catalyst for optimism and social betterment.
A reflective Christmas column muses on world peace amid minor crises in 1959. It contrasts grim threats with hopeful living, citing calm in Berlin and China India tensions while urging continued goodwill beyond the holidays. Carl Sandburg’s line “It goes on” frames the meditation on peace and daily life.
In the House discussion on international air transport Rep Granan Han of Pennsylvania urged Americans to back U S flag carriers as they lose share to foreign lines. She noted 1948 to 1958 shifts in traffic and emphasized loyalty, fair route allocations, and landing rights to protect national prestige and U S aviation strength.
The piece argues that 122 million shareholders suffer double taxation on corporate dividends under federal law. It notes a combined 52 percent corporate tax and personal income tax on dividends, reducing the net to 38.4 cents per dollar for low brackets. It cites 1954 relief with a $50 exemption and 4 percent credit, claiming revenue rose $200 million since. It calls for fair tax treatment to spur investment.
A flawed adding machine process at the Department of Agriculture led to farmers receiving $1 per acre more than the law allowed in the soil bank program. Some contracts run on these figures for years, causing losses to the U S Government in 1957 approaching $800,000.
Acting Secretary Morse weighs a caponette purchase under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act as FDA finds the diethylstilbestrol treated poultry can cause cancer. Officials estimate four to five million birds could be involved with a potential cost of one to four million dollars to taxpayers. Decision on disposal or use remains unresolved, awaiting Benson’s return.
NEW YORK AP A young neighbor of mine a metals salesman qualified as a contestant on Concentration a few months back just before the quiz show he broke He won on his first appearance and later was defeated by a woman contestant He won a spinet an air purifier worth 69 50 a mail order catalogue items worth 665 and a 300 stuffed camel bringing total value to 1084 Most items arrived within three weeks the camel arrived later from West Germany He advertised the winnings for sale and sold the spinet for 425 the air purifier for 45 but the camel 300 remains unsold He wonders about taxes and what to do With a 5 foot high camel extra notes mention a Christmas program with song and reverent hour
Paul Harvey laments small farmers squeezed by taxes and city competition from mechanized farms. He argues broad subsidies strain taxpayers while 90 acre operations struggle to compete. He foresees farms dying, farmers moving to cities, and proposes overseas aid as a temporary remedy.
AP TV-Radio writer Cynthia Lowry notes NBC ABC and CBS schedule a string of Christmas and New Year programs. Highlights include Menotti opera A Man Built Night Visitors, Episcopalian services from New York and Washington, midnight Mass from St Patrick's, Disney Alice in Wonderland, Desilu Revue with Lucy Desi Lassie, weekend sports, Cyd Charisse NBC special, and New Year Eve parties across the networks led by Dick Clark and Jack Paar.
New York AP notes a column jokingly recommends books for public figures and organizations. Titles spoof current leaders and icons including Gleason Nixon Rockefeller Khrushchev Hoffa Eisenhower Castro Hoover Truman Kennedy Castro and others, suggesting books like Images of America and The Longest Day as playful gifts.
AP analysis notes mutual fund managers face ticklish job forecasting industrial and trade health through stock and bond prices. Funds hold about 152 billion in assets as of 1959 with 11 months sales near two billion, above 1958 levels. Managers remain cautious about shifting currents shaping investments.
A short poem titled Seasons Greetings contrasts merry Christmas wishes with a darker view of the season. Dorothy Huff critiques generic greetings and emphasizes celebrating Christmas with Christ, while Sarah Bridge Graves signs her piece in a festive frame.
Henry J Simsonson Jr chairs National Securities Research Corp sees new peaks in mutual funds as economy improves. John W Harriman expects record industrial output and rising long term bond rates with controlled inflation. Crosswords section features clues about Roman churches bells and poets among others.
A 20 year old woman asks Ruth Willett for advice about her mother pressuring her to marry Bill. The writer says she is not in love, despite Bill’s reliability, and urges telling Bill the truth. She suggests ending the engagement to avoid wasting time and to meet the right person heeding personal happiness.
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