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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1959
Page
4
An editorial piece on lasting friendship references a Mary Baker Eddy quote about miracles and perfection. The text presents a reflective, devotional tone and highlights enduring human bonds as a central theme.
The piece argues that resignations of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson are unlikely to change farm problems. It notes surpluses stem from postwar demand shifts, predicts persistent surpluses into 1975 and beyond, and emphasizes gains in yields efficiency and potential acreage growth as key factors driving long term agricultural supply.
Frank Tripp recalls a life among magicians and stagehands with Keller Lee and Anna Eva Fay. He reveals tricks, close shaves, and staged spectacles from early theater to TV pitchmen, noting society’s hunger to be fooled and the lack of oversight.
A New York Times analysis reports officers say civilian critics and political pressure undermine Army training. Parents congressmen and defense officials are cited influencing budgets and procedures, risking a weaker fighting force. The piece warns against treating combat as a pleasant experience and stresses the need for harsh, skilled, self reliant soldiers.
An economic adviser notes 20 percent of the rise in the cost of living from 1953 to spring this year came from state and local sales excise taxes and regulated charges. State and local taxes have grown even when federal rates stay steady, urging grass roots spending restraint alongside Washington. Golfers, as a light aside, aren’t always truthful about scores. A bachelor may envy marriage until he marries. Sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s behind make up.
Richard Carlson, writer director of I Led Three Lives and MacKenzies Raiders, shares how he turns ideas into series. He notes milkman inspired stories while stressing need for big backers and a strong cast to attract millions in profits. Carlson even teases a star driven Ziv lineup with Broderick Crawford and others.
James Marlow reviews the 1950s decade, noting monumental advances in science and civil rights, vaccine and space era beginnings, and the era’s failing world politics. He cites Stalin’s death and rising nuclear tensions, while predicting the 1960s may test a new era of dialogue.
Babson argues young people should learn the craft before starting or buying a business and recommends gaining experience, studying markets, and possibly buying control of an established success. He warns of sharp competition, predicts small firm failures, and highlights government aid and tax relief for small businesses. He urges minority stockholder structures to spur incentive and curb federal control.
A column discusses wives of high achievers who favor background roles over constant togetherness. It applauds skilled management of home duties, gracious entertaining, and quiet support that lets husbands advance, noting the home and children remain the man’s responsibility while the wife hands him the evening paper, not a tea towel.
Paul Harvey muses on era of health scares asserting many items from water to lipstick and bread are deemed harmful without proof. He cites doctors and officials while urging classic American justice: innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt. Copyright 1959 General Features Corp. He also mentions a Mr. Ernest Gaunt of Orlando as a movement contact.
A fragment notes a man who is out seven nights and running may not be obtaining the exercise he requires. The snippet hints at health or fitness concerns without details.
Publisher Paul Casavant and Editor T J Mahoney introduce the Daily Except Sunday in Biddeford Maine. Subscription rates are one month 185 six months 1050 and one year 2100 with AP news dispatches exclusive to the paper.
A compact crossfill outline listing across clues including Chores Book of the Bible Group of eight Case for trivia and other fragmented entries with varied lengths and apparent puzzle theme notes and partial word fragments.
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