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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
4
Editorial reflects on moderation in politics as underappreciated strength. It argues that choosing moderate positions often requires greater ingenuity and fortitude than shouting for extreme measures. The piece contends that true courage lies in steady centrist action, not in loud, uncompromising stances.
NEA reports Silviu Brucan jokes he learned American in the U S and was accused of being a damn Yankee. Attorney General Bill Rogers rejects any vice presidential ambitions despite speculation about a Nixon ticket. GOP chief Morton starts days early to keep pace at headquarters. Cuban embassy party draws 70 stag women as Castro greets guests. Senator Kerr jokes about lacking a spittoon in the new Senate building. Yates notes orbit as reaction to State Department. Senator Jordan tests when to stop eating with a sleeping spoon test.
Ethyl News writer Thomas L. Riley contrasts American service stations with Moscow setups. In a city of about eight million, few do-it-yourself stations provide antique pumps and ruble prices. Gas is low quality, lubrication sold separately, and attendants merely collect fees.
The argument notes that combined state and federal taxes already average over 40 percent of the retail gasoline price and argues there is no deficit in the Highway Trust Fund. It claims funds diverted to general revenues in 1958 would cover any highway program gaps and rejects further tax increases as unjustifiable.
A Wall Street Journal editorial argues that Federal planning overstates control and misses the point that the nation’s progress comes from its people’s freedom and diversity. It notes the US has thrived under less government guidance rather than a mechanistic approach.
A Senate subcommittee examines a government sponsored health insurance plan for federal workers. The Eisenhower administration proposes government paying one third of costs with workers covering two thirds, effective tentatively July 1 1960, offering hospital, medical, and maternity coverage with deductibles and caps including $7500 annual and $15000 lifetime limits, and excluding eyeglasses and cosmetic surgery.
Charles Mercer reports that few U S radio and TV outlets editorialize and most avoid controversy. WMCA New York, led by Nathan Straus, stands out by airing editorials on topics from immigration to fluoridation. Straus says editorializing expands informed audiences and advertising, yet his father did not seek ads from it.
Paris reports improving balance of trade with exports exceeding imports for a month, a stable cost of living index, and a lowered Bank of France discount rate from 4.25 to 4 percent. Officials promise looser import quotas for American goods and reduced bureaucratic red tape, easing friction with U.S. business.
The piece notes US firms want to build here but face cuts ahead. It credits living cost stability to three factors: wages and manufactured goods prices held level, and favorable weather lifting food supplies. Farmers enjoy an excellent harvest so far, foretelling early abundant markets for vegetables and fruit.
In a nostalgic reminiscence, Ruth Mullett recalls shared memories of midcentury life. The piece notes train cinders in eyes, trolley line pranks, divorcee terms, big theater cooling signs, and newsboy extra moments, reflecting on how forty triggers memory.
A short hopeful poem expressing love for sunsets springtime flowers and cooling showers. It prays for a loved one’s safe return from duties at sea and thanks the gentle lord for blessings. Attributed to Lucy W Day and Trull Hospital.
A reader's letter to the Journal argues that Israel's regathering signals Jehovah's new world under Jesus Christ is near, citing biblical verses from Luke 21 14 Amos 9 14 15 Matthew 24 and Exodus 6 3 to support the view. The column invites free expression of opinion on local topics and notes letters must be signed with an address, though names may be withheld if requested.
Ten years ago Biddeford and Portland figures appeared in social and professional notices. Highlights include Mrs. John Authier attending a Portland luncheon. Edward Dano and Gerald Devlin hosting. Raoul Binette and Paul Deschambeault at a Portland fight. and Royal Sevigny securing a New York World's Fair chef job. State and local leaders, teachers, and students noted for honors, travel, and appointments across Maine.
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