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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1959
Page
4
Editorial note presents Christopher Morley’s remark on speed of thought versus tomorrow. It offers a reflective prompt for readers to consider mental pace and adaptability in a changing world.
The Daily Gleaner editors urge premier Fleming and Governor Clauson to form a Joint International Passamaquoddy Area committee to back the Quoddy project. They note federal lawmakers from Maine and New Brunswick weigh in, arguing the 600 million dollar plan could create 160,000 high wage jobs and reshape the region’s economy if backed by broad support across borders and lobby activity intensifies.
Washington observers weigh Ezra Taft Benson's political troubles as Republicans fret over farm policy. John Kyl's Iowa victory steadies Benson while Nelson Rockefeller's farm plan, costlier and broader, spurs GOP debate on rural development and agriculture leadership ahead of 1960.
Hollywood veteran Brian Aherne recounts stepping away from My Fair Lady to avoid burnout and health strain. He and Katherine Cornell helped launch a charged read of George Bernard Shaw and Mrs Patrick Campbell letters, turning it into a hit concert tour with Sol Hurok before NY dates in March.
Published daily except Sunday in Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant as publisher T J Mahoney as editor. Telephones for all departments listed and subscription rates shown: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 or one year 21.00. Associated Press rights note included. Local news reserved for AP dispatches.
The piece contrasts Soviet central planning with American market competition. It argues Russians buy far less with a month’s wage than Americans, due to government control and lack of choice. It credits mass merchandising and competitive markets in the United States for delivering more goods to the average worker.
Dr. Raymond B. Allen, UC Chancellor and World Conference on Medical Education president, warns that government controls threaten medical freedom and progress. He argues personal professional service and medical education must remain independent from political structures, preserving patient choice and trust in American medicine.
A compact puzzle item listing across clues such as N Y ballplayers for 1 and Burdette Spahn for 8, with entries like 14 Simple song 15 Extreme 16 Mountain lion 17 Fluster and more including 35 Amerind and 36 Inter, plus a nod to a 1809 battle near Vienna and a two purpose service at 88.
AP Business News analyzes inflation as the bogey man for fixed dollar life insurance. The article notes competition from mutual funds stocks and real estate as hedges, and quotes Charles H. Schaff of Massachusetts Mutual Life arguing fixed dollars resist inflation when stocks falter.
TV year 1959 split opinions across networks NBC ABC CBS. NBC warned of a dangerous world and retreat from stands while ABC looked more hopeful citing Castro revolution Dulles death Khrushchev visit Eisenhower trip. CBS highlighted psychiatry medicine notable non fiction books and adult films. The weekend showcased public service retrospectives with CBS favored for depth. Home screens offered jolly holiday sports season without specials.
Ruth Willett analyzes gift giving at Christmas noting dads often buy their own desired items and fear to hint what they want while moms wisely guide purchases and wait for the right moment to get gifts for free.
Dr Clive M a Cornell nutrition professor argues diet declines with age due to economy denture issues and eating alone. He cites inflation reducing food budgets leading to low grade carbohydrates and urges individuals to become their own dieticians by choosing quality foods, cooking well, and considering fiber and digestion. Readers can request Ray Henrys Social Security handbook Security For You with 35 cents enclosed.
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