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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1959
Page
4
Bruce Biassat writes that the Chicago White Sox, despite limited power and only two top hitters, won the 1959 pennant through nerves and skill. They won 21 of 94 by one run, claimed 12 of 15 extra inning decisions, and used speed and solid defense to outlast Cleveland and capture the title.
Washington column analyzes post summit mood, arguing Khrushchev’s bravado lingered beneath a milder surface. It recalls 1955 Geneva and Gettysburg communiqués, noting failed disarmament efforts and cautious optimism that peace talks replace force, with deeds outweighing words.
A brief editorial note reflects on the beauty of loving something as a universal human impulse. The piece centers on Douglas Jerrold’s sentiment about affection as a fundamental human need and considers its relevance to daily life.
A Senate subcommittee report notes older women are in harsher financial straits than men with over 28 percent of 65 or older women having no income. Half of elderly women earn less than 741 dollars annually versus 1421 for men. 82 million women are 65 plus. Life expectancy favors women, leaving many widows for a decade. Social Security falls short. employment is tougher for those over 65, though 55 to 65 sees more part time jobs. Hearings begin in Boston October 13-14, with stops in San Francisco, Grand Rapids, Detroit. Members include Kennedy, Clark, Randolph, Dirksen, Goldwater.
The U S Public Health Service reports a sharp rise in paralytic polio nationwide, doubling to 3 407 cases by Sept 20 from 1 618 the prior year, with Maine tallying 13 cases in 1959 up from two. Deaths reach 150 nationwide versus 10 last year. vaccine estimated at 80 percent effective, and most who contracted polio this year were unvaccinated.
AP analysis argues the United States clings to Chiang Kai-shek as legitimist ruler of China while forcing him to promise not to retake the mainland. The dilemma deepens as Washington seeks disarmament accord with Red China, implying closer ties with Beijing through the Soviet bloc.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE muses on old lamps lighted homes and coast to coast telegraph progress, noting Pony Express record, famous deaths, and social quirks with concise wry observations and a quotable close from G. K. Chesterton.
A guide for secretaries on celebrating a boss's birthday, weighing options like office parties, gifts, lunches, or simple greetings. It cautions about wife objections if married, suggests modest gifts, and promotes a simple "Happy Birthday" with a friendly smile as the safest, least burdensome approach.
Paul Harvey discusses conflicting cancer theories and highlights Dr. E Cyler Hammond of the American Cancer Society. He notes that repeatedly using the same cooking grease may raise stomach cancer risks, based on limited studies showing fat-free diets reducing irritation before reintroducing fat accelerates cancer progression.
A columnist muses on desks and identity, contrasting clutter with neatness to argue that every arrangement reflects purpose. He ponders word choices from hello to goodbye and laments English quirks, noting the local paper in Biddeford Maine includes publisher and editor credits and AP affiliation.
A sudden shower leaves a pine scent that fills the city street. The poem contrasts evergreen beauty and birdsong with a single tree standing in majesty, offering a quiet place where nature and urban life meet.
Hollywood AP reports actor George Nader defends The Man and the Challenge as a different TV series. He plays a doctor for a private agency testing human limits, exploring spaceflight prep and other extreme tasks while addressing technological progress and licencing pace.
James M. Acheson Maine state director urges Maine to meet its $17,000 quota for the Eisenhower Presidential Library project. He notes nationwide progress, with October 13 1959 ground breaking approaching, and calls for timely contributions to complete Maine’s share.
A dense list of crossword clues covering 1 across through 55 across with varied topics. Includes references to fabric, spaces, mementos, animals, views, groups, geisha costumes, academic abbreviations, mythic gods, Norse gods, saints, and multiple historical and cultural terms, suggesting a mixed puzzle page.
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