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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1959

Page

4

Khrushchev Visit Seen Offering Limited Gains for East West Ties

Washington observers say Khrushchev’s U.S. trip will not yield major settlements. Expectations focus on keeping lines of communication open to avert miscalculation and a possible war. Eisenhower praised as a strong bargainer while Khrushchev may press for status and limited concessions.

Peter Edson NEA Washington Nikita Khrushchev United States Free World Richard M. Nixon U.S Moscow Llewellyn E. Thompson Charles K. Bohlen Russia Council of Ministers Khrushchev Eisenhower White House Camp David Kremlin Siberia Soviet Union Karushchev

Thought for Evening Editorial Motto by Kettering

Editorial page presents a reflective quote from Charles Kettering on perseverance and gradual effort to encourage readers. It emphasizes continuing effort even as one nears completion, urging resolve in the final attempt.

Maine scenic spots need marked signs to boost tourism

The piece argues that Maine’s scenic and historic attractions are hidden by unmarked roads and unadvertised sites. It urges communities to market ponds, lakes, and river shore spots, citing examples and a U S Commerce booklet to show tourism can boost the economy and justify development.

Earle Doucette Maine York County Swan Pond Barker's Pond Ossipee Pond Granny Grant Shaker’s Loon Fourfam U. S. Department of Commerce Kansas Chamber of Commerce

Law saves money by restricting parcel post size limits

A 1951 law limits size and weight of parcels moved between first class post offices. The Chamber of Commerce publication argues the rule saves taxpayers money by shifting large package traffic to private carriers and reducing need for expanded postal facilities while protecting rural areas with limited private service.

Chamber of Commerce of the United States Post Office Department

Retail boom driven by shopping centers and competition

A Washington era piece notes the American consumer benefits from strong retail service and records a 1959 projection of 11.57 million dollars for new store construction. It cites 900 new centers expected this year, driven by suburbs traffic and price competition shaping capital expenditures and customer expectations.

Godfrey M. Lebhar Chain Store Age

Record Debt and Higher Rates Tilt U S Economy

AP reports September opens with rising instalment debt and higher living costs. U S debt tops 290 billion, with forecasts of further increases as discount rates rise and bank loans push toward five to six percent. Mortgage costs and consumer credit follow, amid a record GNP of 483.2 billion before the steel strike.

AP Business News New York U. S. Treasury Federal Reserve Board U.S. Treasury

Lapidus Colum John: Adornment Defines American Hotels

New York architect Morris Lapidus, famed for Florida and Caribbean hotels, argues adornment satisfies a basic human need. He battles critics who favor stark design, saying hotels are stages to lift people from routine life. He embraces color, material beauty, and decoration as essential.

Hal Boyle New York Morris Lapidus America Frank Lloyd Wright Miami Beach Lapidus Florida Caribbean Profes Sion Russia

Rules for choosing a caring partner in wedlock

Advice warns a girl to avoid jealous, unreliable men who lie disrespect elders and dismiss her parents, urging she prefers a man with ambition, honesty, and respectful behavior. The piece lists traits and concludes a man with few strikes may be easier to live with than marriage to a flawed soulmate.

Paul Harvey on Eisenhower’s frontier role in cold war

Paul Harvey argues President Eisenhower embodies a fence riding role to bind Western unity against Soviet pressure. He contrasts Ike’s peacemaking efforts with Khrushchev’s summit stance, predicting future presidents will similarly walk the line between free and communist worlds.

United States Free World Eisenhower Wilson Britain Adenauer de Gaulle Macmillan Russia United Khrushchev Black Sea Slave States Head Red General Features Corp

Local Names in The News From Saco and Nearby Towns

Local residents are listed visiting relatives and guests in Maine, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Notable entries include Alfred Boettcher elected president of Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce and several wedding anniversaries and travels. A late paragraph mentions Luz, a dark-haired former film stunt performer, noting an accident during The Rains of Ranchipur.

Morris Shoemaker Trenton N. J T. C. Kingsbury Kennebunk Landing Marjorie Patterson Old Orchard Beach Road Saco Worcester Mass Herbert Hodsdon Portland Ethel Wight Ocean Park Alfred Boettcher Old Orchard Beach Malcolm W. Garland North Street Jellison Lello New Gloucester Ida Inman Vernon Street New Jersey New York Lena DeCoursey Kennebunk Lester L. Kimball Wells Beach al Coker Homer Thomas Neary Cambridge Anastasia Neary May Street Biddeford Ida Thurber Cutler Charlotte L Yon Saco Avenue Bradbury Springfield Adelpha McKeen Portland Road Henry Lique Rochester N. H E. Lemire Anna Ricker South Street James Adams Chicago W. J. Dunston Somerville Schoo Luz Ranchipur

Luz Potter Grows Up In Movie Roles

AP writer Bob Thomas profiles Luz Potter a 48 inch tall stand in who has spent two decades growing up with child actors. She explains how she uses shoes blocks and risers to match every actor and recalls working with stars like Margaret OBrien Natalie Wood and Elinor Donahue on Father Knows Best.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Luz Potter Luz Margaret O'Brien Gigi Perreau Jeanine Natalie Wood Sherry Jackson Elinor Donahue

Daily Crossword Puzzle 54 56 57 58 60 62 63 64 65 66 67

Crossword clues list across and down entries including 54 Surprised exclamation 56 Historic city in Georgia 57 Cartoonist Gardner 58 Phrase for disembark 2 words 60 Defied 62 Beverages 63 acre 64 Organic compound 65 Native of Northern Europe 66 Namesakes of a Biblical person age 67 Painter Anna Mary Robertson. Down clues Birth Jewish fraternity 13 Assistant Abbr 19 Counterpart 22 Former diva 25 one resort 26 George Gissing's Street 29 Swing around 30 Observe 31 A year in the future Rom 32 Early ti an 33 Three 35 Law degree 38 Utterers of chants 39 In progress 42 New Testament nature Colleq 2 words 46 Wimbledon winner Gi 47 Hose 50 Polish tributary of the Oder 51 Plant root base for powder 52 Most Happy Fella star 53 Bails 54 Variegated stone 55 Waikiki dance 59 Snake 61 I love Lat

Georgia Gardner Europe Anna Mary Robertson Abbr George Gissing Oder

Actress Lauren Caapin Steps In For Dennis the Menace Role

The article notes Lauren Caapin stands in for Jay North in the Screen Gems TV series. It highlights her view of young co stars, saying she has good luck with them and has not encountered troublesome child actors, unlike movie brats.

Lauren Caapin Jay North Tyke Dennis the Menace Screen Gem

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