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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page presents a concise reflection on art as a reflection of humanity. It quotes Henry James stating that art is nothing more than the shadow of humanity, inviting readers to consider art’s deeper human connections.
Bruce Biossat argues that 534 lawmakers increasingly act as a patchwork of pressed compromises and half measures. He warns that inertia, watered-down bills, and delayed decisions undermine effective governance as foreign aid and labor reform suffer from stalemate and drift.
Washington Bureau analysis argues indecision, not the munitions lobby, fuels Pentagon strife over continental air defense. McElroy’s reluctance leaves Congress to pick sides while interservice ego drives costly battles and a looming reorganization debate. The piece notes Bomarc and Nike-Hercules funding splits, and questions bids, with broader call for function based defense control.
Washington reports the first U S Air Force Academy class graduates 207 cadets as second lieutenants in a program emphasizing liberal arts over direct flight training. Cadets study 183 credits with heavy humanities and science, limited aviation hours, and a budget of 16 million dollars for the coming year.
The verse recalls a moonrise's beauty and mystery as the speaker wonders if humans were meant to probe the skies. Lucy W Day signs the poem from Trull Hospital, reflecting on divine scale and human curiosity.
Ten years ago Pfc Richard Kerry spends a short leave at his Biddeford home with parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Kerry on Harvard street Pfc Eugene F Sullivan returns to Ft Meade Md after a visit at his Biddeford home on Main street Mrs Minnie Cohen leaves for Detroit Mich to visit her son Harry Cohen and family Richard Moore Jr arrives at his Graham street home after studies at the University of Maine William Acton Jr returns home after finishing his junior year at St Michael's College Donald Tibbetts and Judge L Emery visit Biddeford while they move to their Hollis summer home Angenette Cote visits the New York World's Fair John Kenneally returns home after a year at St Anselm's College Phillip Michie returns home from the University of New Hampshire Matthew Moulen visits his Alfred street home Leona Francis visits her parents at Graham street Margaret Darcy returns from Boston Worcester and Dover Frank Merrill returns from a New Bern business trip Mrs Ralph Macomber and daughter visit relatives in Boston Albert Mitchell returns from a trip to Sebago Lake.
A compilation of reader queries on Social Security issues with concise guidance. Topics include retroactive payments timing, upcoming tax increases for 1960, coverage for domestic workers, refunds of Civil Service deductions, survivor benefits upon remarriage, and veteran pension eligibility. The column invites direct inquiry to the columnist.
President Eisenhower proposes boosting yields on new U S savings bonds by about a half to three and a half percent and raises on outstanding bonds. The Treasury would shorten maturity to lift returns, with careful tax timing advised for retirees. The plan aims to attract buyers and curb redemptions siphoning cash from the Treasury during a deficit.
Racine Motor Coach Lines must establish a new route as directed by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. The proposed path instructs buses to travel northeasterly on Harvey Drive to Rupert Boulevard then east on Rupert to Columbia Avenue and onto Sixth Street, but Rupert and Columbia do not intersect.
Biddeford Maine edition of Little Liz lists Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. Publication details include daily except Sunday, Atlantic 3 3625 phone, and subscription rates: 1 month 1 85, six months 10 50, one year 21 00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with local news and AP dispatches reserved for republication. Entered as second class matter at the Biddeford post office.
A compact list of crossword entries with numbered clues such as Ben-Gurion for example and Rouen's river, along with various terse definitions including official statement Hone ate opening and other short terms. The fragment presents puzzle entries and partial clues to guide solving.
An AP News column by Ed Creagh urges readers to shed daily gripes and hurry, urging a strangerly sermon about choosing happiness. The piece reflects on urban weariness, advising strolling, greeting strangers, and embracing joy as a normal, divine attribute. It ends with the author's self reflection after catching his own sour mood in a storefront mirror.
Ruth Millett argues modern parents focus on social adjustment and group acceptance, neglecting guiding children to enjoy solitude, reading, music, crafts, and nature. The piece urges fostering independence, honesty, dependability, and courage, warning that chasing popularity can erode individual development.
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