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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page presents John Dewey framing discipline as trained power equating to freedom. The brief reflection emphasizes self control and educated thought as foundations of liberty, urging readers to pursue rigorous mental training as a path to personal and civic empowerment.
Nixon's Moscow trip to open America's national exhibit marks a historic outreach with the Russian people. He will meet Kremlin leaders, likely Khrushchev, and tour Siberian cities, accompanied by nearly 50 U.S. reporters and experts like Rickover and Allen. The voyage could boost Nixon's image as a foreign affairs specialist and presidential contender in 1960.
The current steel wage talks collapse after more than two months of futile negotiations. The six major postwar strike blinds the economy, costing 40 million dollars daily in output and 10 million in wages, with rail shippers hit hard and automakers stockpiled. The public interest suffers as neither side shows meaningful compromise nor progress.
A Senate move to repeal excise taxes on local telephone service and travel to reduce rates faces House resistance. The Portland Oregonian criticizes the taxes as indefensible, noting they began in World War II to curb civilian travel and remain stubborn. The editorial urges voters to demand action and start with travel and telephone taxes.
Washington columnist Peter Edson outlines how the Organization of American States is gaining power and credibility in addressing Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama and other Caribbean trouble spots. He notes budget shifts, U.S. leadership, and debates over military aid versus democracy and human rights ahead of the Santiago conference.
Hal Boyle humorously defines a career passenger as someone who loves motoring but cannot and will not drive. He outlines rules to maintain the non driving role, praising the driver while offering tips on etiquette, ego, and the imagined social dynamic of being chauffeured.
AP report notes rising labor-management tension in metals as steel wage talks and contract expirations shape a nationwide pattern. Monday starts with steel workers talks, U S mediator present. Tuesday and Thursday bring earnings reports from U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel. Copper pact holds, miners still at work, and aluminum contracts expire Friday midnight amid wage hike pressure.
Evy Norlund, Miss Denmark, recalls last year’s Miss Universe where she was a semi finalist, left with $1, a ticket home, yet gained a film contract after Columbia Pictures showed interest. She notes politics in judging and fatigue from rehearsals, but praises the experience and hospitality in America.
Mr. and Mrs. Albee Lapierre of Third street Biddeford returned after visiting his mother in Boston. Mrs. Maude Nolan of Greenwich Conn is visiting her niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. F W Van Derver of Kennebunk. Miss Ella Robbins of Portland is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Robbins of Ross street Kennebunk. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Winn of Ogunquit are near family reunion at Ogunquit.
The piece surveys the British hovercraft demonstration at Cowes and its potential impact on transport. It discusses licensing, pilot qualifications, and traffic rules for vehicles that glide over land water and air. It notes American prototypes nearing mass production and envisions a future of stacked streets and safer, more versatile travel. It closes with local notices and a death announcement for J Philip Hatch.
The Biddeford Maine publication notes its publisher Paul Casavant and editor Y. J. Mahoney with a standard AP news policy. It lists subscription rates payable in advance and notes its post office entry as second class matter.
Copper on world markets shows price weakness amid widespread cutbacks in copper mines. Steel wage-price tensions rise as earnings near release next week. Allegheny Ludlum posts first half earnings nine times 1958 level, citing rough start last year and stronger orders. Inland Steel profits double from year ago.
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