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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
4
Editorial reflects on sincerity as a total virtue, arguing that true candor must permeate entire life. It cites James Russell Lowell and warns that feigned sincerity undermines moral character and public trust.
The piece discusses how both parties seek a guiding philosophy and program aligned with evolving national needs. Historians suggest party success hinges on fitting into broad public mood, with Republicans dominating 1860 to 1932, then Democrats rising from 1932 onward, while future shifts depend on sensing and riding the national temper.
NEA correspondent Peter Edson analyzes how opposition Congresses vote against presidents, seeking veto protection while pursuing favored projects. He cites past veto battles on tax cuts and farm bills, noting checks and balances and the risks of pork barreling and political posturing.
Journal Washington Bureau argues Castro’s health and survival risk a broader crisis for the United States. It warns assassination could spark a Cuban revolution, justify intervention, and provoke Russian reactions while noting Castro’s missteps in economics, land reform, and the middle class.
AP reports a broad upswing in corporate profits and dividend payouts. May yields and cash dividends rise, with a shift toward higher payout rates and stock splits. The Department of Commerce notes a 127 billion dollar annualized cash dividend rate in Q1, up from late 1958. Strong profits boost investor buying power and wage discussions.
In Boyle's Column, a couple quarrels over space monkeys while trying to manage home life. The husband defends the harmlessness of monkeys as a space-age nuisance escalates into a tense scene with their children, a door creak, and a dramatic cry for help. The piece blends humor with domestic strain.
Hollywood AP reports teenage singing idol Frankie Avnon fears marriage would ruin his career mirroring Eddie Fisher and Elvis Presley. His manager Bob Marcuci notes singles attract teenage girls, while Frankie cites Pat Boone as an exception due to an earlier marriage and children.
A short poem expresses gratitude to doctors in white robes and nurses for their skill and care at Trull Hospital. It prays for guidance of medical work, patient understanding, and adherence to directions, with thanks from Lucy W Day.
Local items include Justine Harvey and Florence Driscoll tying for first in a kickers handicap at Old Orchard Beach Country Club. Clovis J Martin and Aurora R Martin buy a Green Street lot in Saco from Irving Zaitlin for a home site.
Sigmund Freud might argue Hoffa’s words reveal inner truth as the Teamsters leader warns of a nationwide walkout if Congress acts against his will. Hoffa’s Brownsville remarks ignite a debate over intimidation, potential perjury, and the fight over labor legislation amid a looming Senate Rackets Committee hearing. Hoffa’s push to organize all U.S. transportation fuels public backlash and questions about his loyalty to his union.
A mother offers ten reminders for raising a teenage daughter. Know her friends and where she goes, trust her while supervising, avoid nagging, respect privacy, encourage inviting friends home, judge kindly when dating, require courtesy calls if plans change, and help her build self esteem to stand by her beliefs. All rights reserved NEA Service Inc.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down covering many themes, from horse anatomy to geographic names and literary figures, including people like Saroyan and de la Paix, places such as Oka River city and London, plus common crossword nouns and prefixes for a wide puzzle grid.
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