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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1959
Page
4
A concise pondering on courtesy framed as a simple kindness. The author cites M. Bartos to reflect that courtesy mirrors genuine friendliness in everyday conduct and social interactions.
Governor Clinton A Clauson Arlyn E Barnard Maine Highway Safety Committee chairman and Col. Robert Marx state police chief issue a joint warning on holiday weekend dangers. They cite Memorial Day and last 4th of July crashes, urge strict law compliance, responsible driving, and no late night driving for teens.
The temporary lifting of a strike threat in steel is welcomed, but optimism is restrained. Two months of wage talks show little progress, with both sides rigid and mistrusting. a sixth strike in thirteen years would harm the economy, making government intervention unlikely as a solution.
The article notes unrest against Rafael Trujillo's regime in the Dominican Republic. It contrasts modern Ciudad Trujillo with poorer hinterland areas, where armed patrols and intimidation by the gestapo-like police are visible. The piece warns that fighting and bloodshed may again occur to win freedom.
Birth costs average $334 with low outlays when military or medical aid assists. Advances in obstetrics cut mortality and hospital costs by encouraging early maternal mothering in hospitals. Early mother and baby bonding in care improves infant security and joy in new life.
NEA reports President Eisenhower has submitted over 200 recommendations, but by June only about six of the 30 major items have cleared Congress. International aims show the most movement, while financial policies such as gasoline tax and postal rate increases remain stalled.
HAL BOYLE argues that rising each morning is the ultimate character test and civilization’s harshest demand. he jokes that most people resist waking, while a wife can provide discipline by insisting on early rising to earn a living.
New York AP report says US construction advances at record pace with spending up in first half of 1959. Home building tops growth while industrial building expected to rise post contraction. Public investment and bonds suggest continued busy years ahead amid possible steel and money shortages.
Maritime local paper notes publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with contact lines and subscription rates of one month 1 85 six months 10 50 and one year 21 00. It states the paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserved for AP material. It is entered as second class matter at the Biddeford post office.
Seaman First Class John Rodgers of the US Coast Guard station Biddeford Pool saves Barbara McQuarrie from drowning near the Abenakee club bathhouse. The Hoy and St Cecile church choirs publish outings from Old Orchard Beach. Local residents vacationing in Sugar Hill and Kennebunkport. The St Jean de Bienfaisance checker team from Biddeford wins the New England championship with players Viger, Armstrong, Elie, Henri, Arcand, and Bertrand. Visitors include Levesque, Loring, Cullinane, and Murphy guests in Biddeford. Eddie Entwistle named head coach at North Charleston High. nursing conference in Montreal. Biddeford Pool seaplane arrival tops news. In Miami a hooded rapist attackers three women. Savannah reports 20 dead in Ogeechee River train explosion. cause under dispute between derailment and butane car explosion.
Ruth Willer examines mixed views on female labor and duty in American society. The piece argues that the modern woman has control over her workload, with some reducing chores and others overcommitting, making it an individual matter whether women have it easy or hard.
A Oklahoma City reader asks how to manage a father's Social Security payments when he is disabled. The article explains two paths: for temporary disability witnesses to endorse checks and cash them, and for permanent incompetence to request checks be made out to the caregiver after county social security review and investigations. It outlines the application, medical and personal investigations, and the possibility of receiving funds “for the use of” the father.
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