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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1959
Page
4
A concise editorial reflection urges readers that any duty undertaken should be within moral bounds and cause no self harm, echoing a Mary Baker Eddy quotation. The piece frames personal responsibility as a public virtue and emphasizes measured, principled action.
Bruce Biossat argues that Americans will not sacrifice freedoms for peace and warn Khrushchev’s assurances lack safety guarantees. He asserts the United States, as the guardian of freedom, must trust deeds over words and stay vigilant in safeguarding liberties both at home and for others.
Ammericа’s Textile Reporter notes E I du Pont de Nemours & Company forms a Tariff Section in its Textile Fibers Department. Ellwood F Altmaier named manager, reporting to the general director of Du Pont Sales Divisions. The move signals a high pressure campaign to mobilize public opinion against low cost imports undermining US industry.
In a special election October 12, educators urge passage of two referendum questions claiming a persistent teacher shortage. They cite rising enrollments, underfilled classrooms, and insufficient college graduates. Improvements and accreditation progress at Farmington State Teachers College are noted, with a new library boosting circulation 102 percent since 1956.
A New York bank report notes one in six Americans holds government payroll jobs, private sector growth since 1900 far outstripping public sector. It cites 20 000 federal ventures with 12 billion in assets and 7.2 billion annual aid versus 147 million in 1930. The piece decries swollen, socialistic government driving taxes toward 30 percent and urges caution in public spending.
A Washington lobby scene features 50 teen girls awaiting Walter Lippmann’s 70th birthday remarks but cheering Vice President Nixon. Nixon chats with the students, who are business college trainees. a blonde corrects him on “secretaries.” The piece also recalls a Warren monastic joke and other Capitol anecdotes.
James Marlow analyzes how Secretary of State Christian Herter’s low profile and reticence shape U S foreign policy toward the Soviets. The piece contrasts Herter with predecessors Acheson and Dulles, noting Eisenhower’s growing dominance in diplomacy and the possible thaw with Khrushchev.
New York AP reports a packed TV weekend with the World Series dominating viewership. Dinah Shore, Groucho Marx, Gwen Verdon, and Ingemar Johansson led NBC returns while Jack Benny on CBS offered familiar humor. ABC aired The Rebel The Alaskans and Five Fingers with mixed success. fashion and color TV details color the page.
Congress approves features to expand low rent housing for seniors. Nonprofit groups may receive up to 50 million dollars in loans, subject to future funding, while private builders could obtain FHA mortgage insurance to support four housing types for residents age 62 or older. Projects must meet age and value limits, with insurance covering up to 9 000 dollars per unit, rising to 9 400 for elevator units, and loan terms likely under 33 years with interest capped around 4 1 2 percent.
The author defends domestic workers and recalls a 1959 op-ed on class, merit, and the Rockefeller family. He contrasts public fascination with scandal to the dignity of maids who served well. He cites a New England wedding of a housemaid and the enduring, personal value of labor and loyalty.
Frank Tripp muses on family origins and public scrutiny as a high society wedding exposes class fault lines. He contrasts his father’s caution with the Rockefeller union where Steve Rockefeller wed a former housemaid, prompting ongoing press debate on privacy and pedigree.
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A humorous memo advises autumn brides that signs of a settled married life begin with everyday habits. The list notes a husband who asks what’s for dinner before the homecoming kiss, grumbles over bills, joins a poker club, ignores chores, reads the paper, and hides at the breakfast table. It reassures these are normal transitions.
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