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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1959

Page

4

Editorial Page Thought For Evening To Live Is To Apply

Editorial note echoes Legouve quote about practical living. Brief reflection on action over mere learning. Emphasizes applying knowledge to achieve real progress in daily life.

Principals Split On High School Playoff Rules

The writer ridicules state association rules for football playoffs, arguing principals and superintendents lack sports rule expertise. They warn against meddling, urge leaving clock and play decisions to informed experts, and threaten continued criticism from the sidelines.

State Principals’ Association Sulk

Eisenhower scorecard shows 41 percent pass rate

Washington News reports NEA notes President Eisenhower saw 45 of 86 major recommendations acted on in the first session of the 86th Congress, with defense and foreign policy faring better than domestic measures. The piece highlights action gaps and potential reintroduction in 1960 election-year plans. It also surveys government bond prices and yields amid money-market commentary.

Peter Edson NEA Washington Correspondent Washington Eisenhower Congress Farm Legis U.S

Rockefeller ties emerge in Nixon Rockefeller 1960 race talk

Washington society reports reveal GOP chair Carl Shipley saying Nelson Rockefeller is a candidate and would challenge Nixon if not derailed by a possible presidential crisis. Shipley cites Rockefeller’s strong New York organization and invites to discuss the District of Columbia primary on May 3. The piece notes Nixon leads in organization while Rockefeller banks on glamour, programs, and money.

Rockefeller Washington GOP Carl Shipley New York D. C. Republican League Shipley Nelson Rockefeller Nixon Mr. Rockefeller District of Columbia Chipley

Keep These Points in Mind Next Time You Entertain

Ruth Millett advises on hosting with guest comfort as the priority. Choose congenial guests, relax without hovering, and greet warmly to set a welcoming mood. Avoid repetitive crowds, welcome new faces, and balance making guests feel valued with letting them leave when done.

NEA Service, Inc

Paul Harvey on Involvement and Civic Duty

Paul Harvey recalls personal rescue when a woman screamed from a ninth floor window and contrasts courage with the common refrain of not wanting to get involved. He argues a free society hinges on individuals acting to help others, despite fears of danger or witness intimidation.

Paul Harvey Chicago Lake Shore Drive Gans New York City General Features Corp

Freedom's textbook by Bruce Biossat

A commentary praising the U S daily newspaper as freedom's textbook during National Newspaper Week. It argues a free press informs informed voting, public policy, and civic responsibility, urging citizens to read carefully and rely on newspapers as a core democratic resource. It emphasizes the press as a guide to voters and a reservoir of fact and theory for democratic duties.

United States U. S Congress White House Freedom

Justice needs helpers Chief Justice Warren calls for more judges

Chief Justice Earl Warren warns federal and other courts are overloaded with cases. He notes 71,000 pending district court cases and estimates 16 years to clear the docket at current pace. Delays erode public confidence and threaten justice, urging enlargement and modernization of the federal judiciary.

Earl Warren

Eisenhower Khrushchev mutual impressions aired

After the Camp David meeting, Eisenhower praised Khrushchev as a dynamic, engaging personality capable of tough debate and affable discussion, while Khrushchev credited Eisenhower with wise statesmanship and a sincere wish to end the cold war.

Eisenhower Khrushchev Camp David New York Times

Labor Market Struggles Persist Amid Steel Strike

AP analysis notes September unemployment remains high due to seasonal work, student returns, and steel shortages. It cites mechanization reducing plant jobs but potential long term gains, while urging patience as demand recovers and labor markets adjust.

Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York Labor Department

Boyle's Column Talk Teenage Quips Stir Parental Patience

Hal Boyle collects teenage lines that irk parents and mock memories of youth. A chorus of "I'll do it later" and digs at old manners shows the generational gap with humor and sharp family insights. The piece pivots on how teens parody parents while seeking independence and understanding.

Hal Boyle New York Joe

Investors Forum On Bond Prices Near Low

Investors flood the forum asking why high grade U S Government bonds yield up to 4.85 percent at maturity. With money cheap in 1954 prices were high. now rediscount from Federal Reserve banks at 4 percent raises borrowing costs, pushing bond values down to about 85 cents on the dollar. Many hold long term bonds with paper losses as funds move with rising rates.

Wall Street U. S Federal Reserve Banks Coue Reserve Bank America

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