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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1959

Page

4

Eisenhower Asia Africa Europe tour marks enduring Western unity

The president’s 22 000 mile swing through Asia Africa and Europe unified Western leaders. His Paris meeting with Macmillan De Gaulle and Adenauer highlighted renewed bonds among allies. His speeches offered goodwill and peaceful purpose, leaving a lasting impression on millions who welcomed him with warmth.

Eisenhower Asia Africa Europe Paris Macmillan de Gaulle Adenauer India Pakistan Afghanistan Iran Turkey Tunisia Morocco Dwight D. Eisenhower

Price tags on promises in election year debate

The piece argues candidates should reveal the cost of promised programs in 1960 elections. It warns bigger reforms require higher taxes or more borrowing, urges tough budget choices, and stresses defense and space funding as essential. It likens national budgeting to a family or corporation and urges honesty about funding.

Eisenhower United States

Venerable leaders discuss NATO and Europe in Paris

In Paris Eisenhower and de Gaulle meet with Adenauer and MacMillan to debate a strong united western front. They weigh Berlin risks, German unification, and NATO command amid tensions before a spring summit with Khrushchev, highlighting Western unity as crucial for peace and Europe’s future.

Paris Eisenhower de Gaulle Adenauer England Berlin Germany France MacMillan NATO Europe Khrushchev

Washington News Picks Presidential Pairs

Vice President Nixon praises Roosevelt's overcoming of paralysis and argues the handicapped can contribute. Cartoonists panel and Washington talk of fantasy presidential tickets appealing to opposite sides, with sketches involving MacArthur, Bridges, Luce, Goldwater, Reuther, Truman, Stevenson, and Dewey. A Morton critique urges better GOP candidates for Congress. Jazz analogy by McCarthy likens government to Music Minus One, lacking a clear theme or plan.

NEA Washington Richard M. Nixon Franklin D. Roosevelt Eisenhower Committee On Employment V.P Nixon Ranklin Roosevelt Douglas MacArthur Harry Bridges Shayne Morse Clare Boothe Luce Barry Goldwater Walter Reuther Herbert Iscover Harry S. Truman White House Truman John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Journal Adlai Stevenson Illinois Thomas E. Dewey New York Republican National Committee Thruston Morton GOP Congress Kentucky Blue Grass Gerhard P. van Arkel National Committee Stassen For President Club Anti-Saloon League Re Planned Parenthood Association Eugene J. McCarthy D-Minn Minnesota

Boyle Looks Back on a Decade of Doubt in the 1950s

Hal Boyle reflects on the 1950s as it ends, noting small personal changes that defined the era. He recalls escalators replacing stairs, shifts in shopping, family life, meals, cars, television Westerns, drive‑ins, smoking trends, fashion, rock and roll, and the pace of keeping up with the Joneses.

Hal Boyle New York Mars Africa Soviet Union

Rockefeller withdraws from 1960 GOP race

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller will not seek the Republican presidential nomination. He avoids naming Nixon, pledges to support the party and its nominees, and hints he may challenge party leaders from the sidelines while focusing on New York duties. He cites the convention’s professional leadership and the need to let rank and file voters have a choice.

Associated Press News Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Nixon Republican Party Eisenhower Chicago

Manger Cross Star Poem By Dorothy Huff

A Christmas themed poem contrasts manger and star with a message of hope and peace. It notes envy pride and sin, urging belief in the cross as a symbol of sacrifice and guidance toward a brighter end.

Films Stay On Sordid Side

Hollywood reports producer Jerry Ward plans a Peyton Place sequel with a new cast. Diane Varsi may not return while Turner has come back to stardom. Ward seeks Joan Crawford for the Turner role. Holiday attractions include On the Beach and Suddenly Last Summer with Williams themes.

Hollywood Jerry Ward Grace Metalious Wald Diane Varsi Turner Peyton Place Ward Joan Crawford Tennessee Williams

Foreign sports car joke sparks shift for a kid

A short blurb notes a provocative line about getting a child to change by gifting a foreign sports car. The item appears within a local newspaper page marked as a standard daily edition from Biddeford, with publisher and editor credits and AP association notice.

Enue Biddeford Marie Paul Casavant T. J. Mahoney Atlantic 3 Associated Press AP News Siddeford

Nixon set to win GOP nod as Rockefeller keeps options open

Nixon appears the likely Republican presidential nominee while Nelson Rockefeller keeps doors open. Rockefeller said he would not seek the nomination but might accept if offered, should Nixon falter, and he plans a bold national self examination speech.

Nixon Rockefeller

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact crossword list covering Across and Down clues from1 Strike slang to 60 Small cube. Includes themes like rhyme schemes semiprecious stones and stationeries with varied lengths and reference hints across many categories.

Stop apologizing for not being efficient at home

A housewife reflects on comparing herself to efficient friends and learns to value everyday kindness over glamour. Mothers should listen, help neighbors, and let homes be lived in rather than showplaces, accepting one's personality and values without apology.

Childn NEA Service, Inc

Paul Harvey recalls Santa and a boy's Christmas awakening

In a reflective Christmas recollection Paul Harvey describes his son Small Paul learning the truth about Santa while embracing the joy of giving. He recalls family rituals, the evolving parent child dynamic, and a modest 12 dollar budget used to buy tokens for Mom Dad a pet dog and a turtle.

Paul Harvey Santa Claus Paul Santa River Forest Missouri Ozards Dr. Spock Small Paul Mom Dad Mommy Daddy Tip Arthur

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