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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
4
Editorial note reflects a Joseph Hall quotation on prudence and restraint. It cautions that those who risk days unwisely squander time and resources, while the daring may incur danger in misspending. The piece presents a reflective moral urging careful use of one’s life and actions.
The article notes that the Continental Congress adopted the flag in 1777 and this year may see 50 stars. It mentions prior 49 star flags and Hawaii and Alaska stars being added. It emphasizes patriotic display on June 14 regardless of exact star count.
The piece argues that only minimal gains are likely from East West Geneva talks and a summit may be needed to force a written definition of West Berlin rights. It recommends clarifying West Berlin access and presence, freezing the status quo, and seeking mutual acknowledgment of positions to prevent Moscow pressure.
A 1959 exhortation urges new graduates to pursue bold, disciplined effort in a expanding nation. It warns of nuclear danger and arms waste while stressing standards of excellence, self-control, and relentless application to earn real rewards in a turbulent era. The piece emphasizes hope, stamina, and personal responsibility to shape a better world.
Washington observers recount President Eisenhower’s hint of adopting a British parliamentary style in the United States with cabinet drawn from parliament. He and John Foster Dulles concluded Americans could not handle such a system, given party divisions and seniority norms.
ED CREAGH notes that despite early-morning crowds, Washington remains a hot spot for jazz and nightlife. He highlights Charlie Byrd at the Showboat, Wild Bill Whelan at the Bayou, Booler Coleman at Charles Lounge, Barker at a grand piano, and the Treniers at Casino Royal, plus live burlesque and outer-town clubs.
AP analysis argues Khrushchev isolates the ministers as messengers, tying progress at Geneva to his will. Gromyko acts as frontman while Eisenhower pushes for ministerial concessions as a prelude to a summit. If Khrushchev concedes, it undermines any argument against a summit.
A playful verse contrasts the Mister Elm and the Misses Elm as noble trees. The Mister Elm is described with a trunk twelve feet around and deep roots. Birds perch on its limbs while the sun and stars above seem to praise it. The Misses Elm provides shelter over a cottage door like a mother hen’s wings and offers gracious shade. Edith fat.
A snapshot of obliquely shared memories fromKennebunk to Biddeford shows Mrs E Stanley Brown hosting a surprise party at home Frank W Stringfellow speaks to young adults at Kennebunk Congregational church Dr Frederick H Thompson of Portland delivers the baccalaureate for Old Orchard Beach High School Past Presidents association of the Fred S Gurney Relief Corps meets at Mrs Dorothy Allens home Lawrence B Seavey buys Olive Emmons land on Kings Highway Goose Rocks A L T Cummings open summer home at Buxton Lower Corner Grace Higgins leaves for Fredericton to visit her sister Barbara Souza returns from Massachusetts trip Daniel McCarthy attends sons Wentworth Institute graduation Lewis Polakowich and wife occupy summer cottage Stonycroft Biddeford Pool Maxine Cummings graduates Emerson College Donald L Oliver elected to Boston University College of Liberal Arts student board J Vaughn Dennett and wife arrive for summer at Pool Road Biddeford Marc Plante graduates Assumption College Winifred Libby elected VP of Maine branch National League of District Postmasters Franklin Gray visits before South American cruise with Eastenwich Academy graduation on record.
The piece surveys Bud Abbott debts and public despair over back taxes, urges recognition that taxes cannot be escaped, and urges living on after-taxes dollars. It notes Maine's slow 1957-58 recovery, with nonfarm job gains and unemployment trends from ESC data.
Augusta AP report shows a greater than seasonal rise in non agricultural employment in Maine during March and April. Average hours worked and earnings in manufacturing stayed relatively stable. Insured unemployment reached 8.2 percent in the first week of May, the highest in the nation. Previous year’s rate stood at 13.6 percent.
Crossword clues listed include across entries such as store fodder and number with author Abi Colley, plus regional and language hints. The format suggests a themed puzzle with entries like Ace for store fodder, numeral, and a variety of short responses. The exact solutions are not provided in readable form.
Sue, a pretty capable woman with a good education, is held back by timidity and a fear of appearing different. The piece urges self awareness and proactive use of her talents to avoid becoming drab and overlooked, reminding readers that secure women maximize their gifts.
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