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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
4
It is man's motive that counts for righteousness, not his outer act alone. Blanche Huntsinger presents a moral reflection on inner integrity and ethical purpose guiding actions.
A societal critique of teenage offenders who laugh through court proceedings. The piece argues such defiance stems from ignorance and broken homes, predicting a grim future if paths aren’t redirected. It warns that many will repeat crimes, endure lifelong social costs, and waste their potential.
Two off the record appraisals from former officials weigh the 1960 race. Democrats face nine candidates led by Kennedy with Stevenson or Kefauver as possible dark horses. Nixon leads the GOP, Rockefeller trails hoping to fix tax image, while a business executive lists seven presidential traits with Rockefeller as a possible fit.
Robert FE Hennessee reports that the large federal student loan program under the National Defense Education Act of 1958 has disappointed educators. Despite $887 million total cost and loans designed to attract teachers, interest has waned, few colleges apply for next year, and funds seem shifted to fellowships and language institutes.
Congressman Philip J. Philbin leads the Shasta Daisy push in the Battle of the Posies arguing the flower symbolizes American imagination and scientific talent. He contrasts daisies with roses and cites Luther Burbank’s work, while lampooning rival flowers as national symbols of other nations.
Washington lawmakers wrestle with federal debt limits and the bond interest ceiling. Some urge higher money supply to dampen rates, others push short term borrowing to avoid long term rate hikes. Treasury head faces pressure over how to finance bills and curb inflation risks.
Francis Stilley recalls his son Brenn Turner Stilley on a junior high dance night in New York. The boy’s parents fussed over new shoes and manners, twins escorted him home in the back seat, then he returned by midnight with the terse report, My feet hurt.
Classified note lists publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with contact line and Atlantic 3 5625. Includes subscription prices payable in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00. States Associated Press rights and second class mailing entry at Biddeford post office.
Practical guidance for long term marriage from Ruth Willett Love urges couples to accompany husbands on trips, engage with their social circles, share hobbies, be good listeners, and occasionally escape together. It emphasizes joint learning and activities to sustain companionship and happiness.
Retired businessman James Durham and his wife secured an SBA loan to start a boat repair business after meticulous planning, bank cooperation, and a first mortgage on lake property. The story illustrates past, present, and future checks the SBA uses to judge loan viability.
New York AP report notes Pat Boone ends ABC season tonight followed by Tennessee Ernie Ford on NBC. Garry Moore suspends his show next week as Dennis Morgan stars in Beacon Street. Andy Williams comes to the summer scene with his own series and Boone shifts to reruns of Leave It To Beaver.
Local banker Arthur Maxwell is elected Maine Bankers Association president at Poland Springs. Over 2,000 Legionnaires register for the American Legion convention at Old Orchard Beach, with a new attendance record anticipated. The text lists numerous residents traveling, visiting, or staying in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and surrounding areas, plus a note on TV viewing patterns and Patterson Johansson boxing broadcast on ABC Radio.
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