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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1959
Page
4
A concise editorial note reflects on Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. and the joy of life found in directing one’s energy toward natural, useful, or harmless acts. The piece emphasizes purposeful living and thoughtful restraint as guiding principles.
The piece debates whether the Russia China threat is escalating and questions Sulzberger's warning that allied opinion underestimates the crisis. It notes that the West may be unprepared militarily and diplomatically, Khrushchev’s stance on toughness, and Senator Muskie’s call for caution. A local radiation expert echoes fallout concerns.
The Geneva three week cooling off recess fails to yield progress as Soviet obstruction and propaganda define the talks. West remains skeptical that Khrushchev will yield before the summit while Russians push deadlines to exit West Berlin, exposing lasting distrust of communism.
A Journal reader suggests that if a summit conference occurs American delegates should abstain from alcohol offered by Soviet delegates who set a sobriety pattern. The idea aims to keep the clearest heads possible for the expected mental wrestling and reflects on past conference results.
State Police urge careful car loading to keep vision clear and avoid hazards. Do not place bulky items on the rear ledge as they may obstruct views or be propelled forward in a crash. Plan loading like schedules and trips for safety.
Washington postmaster nominations across the country face delays as 1,223 sent to the Senate for confirmation from Jan to June 1959, only 292 approved. Summerfield blames political pressure, noting Democratic senators in key states block appointments, including 51 Michigan nominees with only 6 confirmed. Florida shows similar stagnation with 31 nominees and one confirmation.
A humorous survey of husbands answering why they seem to miss changes at home and prefer simple distractions. Men explain they look busy to guests, hide with sports gear, and notice furnishings slowly. The piece ends with a husband’s warm line about simply being glad to see his wife.
A reader questions if heart illness raises Social Security payments. Answer: no. Benefits are based on earnings, not need, and extra earnings since starting benefits won’t raise current payments. Other letters cover missed checks, replacing lost or stolen cards, and penalties for unreported earnings.
The excerpt sketches classic TV Western moments with Matt Dillon, Paladin, and Wagon Train archetypes. Matt Dillon wounds himself in a staged shootout while a foe escapes. Paladin decks a seductress with a sharp card gesture. a Wagon Train scout warns of Indians and dwindling water as the canyon blocks the route toward the Sierras.
Babson visits New Mexico and Arizona to study large acreage investments and notes fallout from nuclear tests. He cites Strontium-90 accumulation, disagreements between agencies on danger levels, and argues dry western states may shield against fallout while eastern cities lack defense. He discusses rainfall, irrigation, and population factors ahead of a closing remark on America’s oldest continually occupied city.
Puzzle clues mix across and down referencing Weasel Gaza and various wordplay. Across include kinds of oak blocks for metal workers and writers Gardner with event number seven. Down items cover city near Rennoottand Shakespeare era roles and common crossword trivia such as vowels sounds and two word phrases.
Names and events from ten years past include Paul K Stewart touring Old Orchard Beach with police chief Leo Farrington and local concessionaires. prizewinners at a Brunswick Boston Terrier show. milk price increase to 21 cents a quart in York county. residents and club members attending golf championships and medical association sessions. a textile suit made from 44855 pieces of paper and lophone. church leaders elected and offices filled in Maine towns.
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