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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1959
Page
4
Editorial page tribute reflects on gratitude, praising God for goodness and framing thanks as heartful memory. Nathaniel Parker Willis quotation anchors the piece, inviting reflection on faith and daily blessings.
Bruce Biossat argues that conflict has driven progress through history yet warns a mid century overabundance of clash could dull the human spirit. He notes wars spurred industry and invention but questions if continual conflict exhausts excitement and risks diminishing returns.
Democrats push a housing bill labeled mammoth by critics to curb costs, but reports show the House price at 2.1 billion and Senate at 26 billion. The bill would spend far less in 1960 and the large price tag may affect future budgets, yet the immediate impact is minor against the 77 billion total.
President G Keith Funston urges plain talk on investing warning against buying highly speculative stocks. He advises steady income and savings, diligent study of companies, consulting brokers, avoiding rush purchases and rumors, and not acting on hot tips. He stresses informed, cautious investors and warns against panic or hearsay.
Six hundred fifty civilian delegates from 15 NATO countries gather in London for the first Atlantic Congress session. Queen Elizabeth to open at Westminster Hall. Purpose is nonmilitary economic and political cooperation in the Atlantic community amid Geneva talks and world tensions.
Bankers say overall saving trends hinge on Uncle Sam as the main variable. Individual saving remains steady, while business saving fluctuates with economic conditions. Demand for credit grows with firmer business outlook, home construction, and consumer spending, pushing interest rates higher as savings totaling about 66 billion dollars are tapped through retained earnings, corporate savings, and capital consumption allowances.
A roundup of local residents and their travels and appointments. Mrs. Julia Crowley and others attend the Eastern Star meeting in Lewiston. Joseph Cook and others embark on trips. Leon Macomber is named director of the Georgia Cotton Manufacturers Association. several locals join or visit organizations, conferences, or schools, from Biddeford through Saco to Old Orchard Beach, Boston, and Marietta, Ohio. Ronald Colman dies and leaves an estate worth about $1.068 million in California.
The Eisenhower administration proposes changes to the veterans pension program including higher some pensions, a graduated rate, new income limits, and a net worth test. The proposals face flat rejection from the American Legion and Veterans of World War I, who call them diversions and risk reducing future payments for many veterans.
In Biddeford Maine J Q Carter reflects on overcoming fear by giving speeches. He recalls accepting requests to speak, noting each talk pushes back nervousness. After nearly 30 years and thousands of public appearances, he no longer needs certain ease foods to calm nerves.
Texas editor John Quincy Mahaffey, once paralyzed by stammering, finds his voice after meeting Will Rogers in Texarkana. Rogers calmly encourages him to speak and share his story, showing that fluency comes with practice and confidence. Mahaffey later accepts speaking engagements, learning the path to overcoming fear of long sentences.
A compact list of across clues and some down hints for a Daily Crossword Puzzle marked Airwomen. Includes entries such as Blue glazed, Oriental baby, Gold wind of the Adriatic, and Casey Jones with various lengths and cross-referencing notes for 17 Across two words.
Ruth Millett voices gratitude for an invitation to a 25th college reunion but declines. She argues memory preserves their youth while time changes campuses and peers. She believes returning would reveal altered talks, fashions, and dreams, and that happy memories are best left behind as memories.
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