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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
4
The Money Tree and Progressive Spending Debate
Leading Democrats argue for heavy outlays on airports urban renewal schools and health to mark the President's veto and reveal support. Critics say no financing plan exists risking future deficits and tax rises. The public mood resists new taxes or bigger deficits, and leaders trim expenditures while progressives must prove how bills will be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Laos Aid In Laos Keeps Communists At Bay
DoD prepares new military evaluation team to Laos as Rep Porter Hardy rails at aid waste. Five year program nears 175 million dollars with 25 000 strong army dominating internal security, while broader aid supports health roads and education in a country with meager arable land and illiteracy. Royal Lao government remains pro Western and anti Communist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Washington
Department of Defense
Laos
Little Kingdom
Porter Hardy
D-Va
U.S
Carter de Paul
Indiana
Illinois
Saigon
Vientiane
Mekong River
Thailand
de Paul
Congress
Korea
Vietnam
Somdet Prachao Sisavong Vonk
Rich diplomats and whisky money in embassy life
A Washington Bureau report argues that diplomacy requires wealth to fund embassy entertainment and operations. Congress debates funding, with figures showing 825000 as the approved amount while Britain provides higher allowances. quotes from Clare Boothe Luce highlight the cost of ceremonial decor in embassies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Esther van Wagoner Tufty
The
Journal
Washington
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Senate
Democratic
Lyndon Johnson
State Department
London
Clare Boothe Luce
U. S
Italy
Slow Down and Live public safety message in Maine
State Police urge motorists to avoid the Hurry Bug mindset and slow down for safety. They contrast reckless haste with prudent driving based on road, weather, and vehicle conditions, warning that rushing can lead to accidents, injury, or worse. The campaign emphasizes courtesy, judgment, and staying calm behind the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Supermarket Innovation At Barcelona Trade Fair
A Barcelona public park hosts a new world supermarket display as part of an International Trade Fair. The setup demonstrates the American merchandising system with convenience, variety, and lower costs. After the fair, equipment will be offered for sale and donated items to charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Stock issues see surge as firms seek cash now
AP reports that floating new stock offerings is easier than in years, with the public eager to buy and pension and mutual funds ready to invest. Economists from Morgan Guaranty say this is a healthy trend, though debt financing remains common and tax policy plus higher bond yields affect future issuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Business News
New York
Treasur
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Morgan Guaranty
War’s dullness and rallying effect on society
In Boyle's column the soldier’s life is shown as mostly boredom, not glamour. War spurs a sense of importance as all ages contribute, with civilians urged to sacrifice. The piece notes improved health and social vitality during wartime, driven by shared effort and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Cubstone
Summer Routine For Kids From Mrs Mullett Memo
Ruth Mullett urges mothers to establish a strict summer routine to replace school schedules. Set fixed wake times and daily chores, assign tasks like yard work and cleaning, and require completion before leisure with friends or pool visits. A stable plan prevents disorganization and temperaments during the long vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service, Inc
Plastic Bags Seen As Potential Murder Tool Across Nation
A 1959 column warns of plastic bags causing infant suffocation and adult deaths, noting 63 infant deaths this year and discussing possible criminal negligence. It cites industry education efforts, legislative proposals, and safety cautions, with police concern about misuse and calls to ban or regulate plastic garment bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bennett
Florida
Congress
Society For the Plastics Industry
General Features Corp
Stevenson For Secretary Of State In 1960 Letter
In a readers letter the Journal editor argues for Adlai Stevenson being appointed Secretary of State by a future Democratic president. The writer cites Herter’s limited tenure and endorses Stevenson’s qualifications for the post.
Local Names in The News Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago residents of Saco Biddeford and nearby towns vacationed visiting relatives and guests in Lubec Calais Detroit Jamaica Plain and Montreal. The list includes Maynard Glidden Minnie Cohen Lawrence Coburn Herman Richardson and others with many staying at homes on Elm Street Biddeford and surrounding streets. Local officials and staff changes are noted along with a tuna catch at Kennebunkport and an extended visit to New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Glidden
Lewis Avenue
Saco
Lubec
Calais
Minnie Cohen
Porter Street
Biddeford
Detroit
Mich
Lawrence Coburn
Herman Richardson
Frank Coburn
Donald Strickland, Jr
Norway
Ernest Landry
Worcester
Mass
Louise Landry
Archille Landry
Mary Welch
Hartford
Robert Lacroix
Montreal
Can
Roland Boutin
Elm Street
Lucien Bernier
Nashua
N.H
Street
John A. Donahue
Elmira
Catherine Donahue
Orchard Street
John Bell
Walker's Point
Kenneburt
Diamond Smith
New Bedford
Emma
Albert W. Hubbard
Baltimore
S. W. Hubbard
Ferry Road
Patrick Daly
James Greenwood
Higgins Beach
Ellis A. Wilson
Mona
Allison
Marcia
Brownville Junction
Anna J. Derry
Sarasota, Fla
John . Scott
West Myrtle Street
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact crossword list with across clues including Wintermelon Western Indian and 13 with av erstanding heart, plus down clues from Jerry to Superlative suffix, covering varied definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Pioneer Expressman
India
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Washington News
Business Mirror
Lush Times
Boyle
Ruth Mullett
Paul Harvey News
Biddeford -Saco Journal
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Atlantic 3
Associated Press
Siddeford
People’s Forum
Jemima B. Leavitt
Old Orchard Road
Lester A. Perkins
Leonard Bucci
Artemis Victor
Wilder, VI
Donald McCone
Rail Center
Georgia
Jerry
Beleminder
Wyoming
Mimie
Ontario
Quebec
Ba Enon Hightower
Parris Island
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