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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1959
Page
4
Solitude is described as the safeguard of mediocrity and a stern friend to genius, reflecting a contemplative stance on how isolation influences creative effort and moral character.
The essay argues Red China’s Laos and India posturing may serve as a distraction from domestic failures. It notes China’s 1959 and 1958 goals missed, backyard furnaces faded, and peasant communes resisted, with Moscow and Peiping jointly pursuing world history roles while masking economic woes.
The piece argues labels like liberal or conservative misrepresent candidates such as Eisenhower Taft and Stevenson. It notes complex, nuanced views across parties and warns that campaign shorthand oversimplifies reality and misguides voters.
The Department of Labor outlines a 70 year view of consumer spending with chain stores driving lower prices and mass distribution. It notes central purchasing, self service, and large volume at low margins, plus how independents countered with voluntary chains and central buying to stay competitive.
Massachusetts Senator John F Kennedy and family supporters aim to wage a costly five state primary bid early next year at about 200000 dollars each. While polls show him leading Nixon, early delegate projections place him well below the required 1372 votes. Other contenders Adams Stevenson Johnson and Brown also figure in the shifting delegate math as the nomination race looms.
Answers discuss presidential pensions adopted in 1959, including the flat 25000 yearly benefit plus up to 50000 for staff and government office space. The column addresses disability payments, back Social Security refunds for late applicants, widow benefits and lump sum death payments, and combining Civil Service with Social Security. Readers are invited to mail inquiries with a stamped envelope and 25 cents.
A news column celebrates a new fall fashion wave that flatters women with comfortable flattering dresses, rounded toe shoes, fur trim, and soft fluffy hair styles. It notes reader support and asks designers to let styles last longer before they wear out.
President Eisenhower faced a compliant Congress as Democrats held big majorities yet acted as yes men. High popularity, new GOP leaders Halleck and Dirksen aligned with the President. Southern Democrats shifted to Republicans enabling veto overrides and labor control bills, while Johnson and Rayburn appeared cautious and conservative.
CBS unveiled a taped daytime special titled Woman! aimed at exploring teenage marriage with a thoughtful, literate approach. The program, aired on a weekday afternoon slot, drew strong reviews and praise for presenting a different kind of discussion on TV.
CBS plans a Woman special titled Is the American Woman Losing Her Femininity featuring Esther Williams as host. The program airs Thursday Sept 17 from 2 to 3 pm EDT, competing against For Better or Worse and House Party unless Khrushchev visit changes timing. Williams says the topic is stimulating and will spark dinner table conversation.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists publisher Paul Casavant and editor T J Mahoney with telephone service and Atlantic 3 3625. Subscription rates in advance are one month 1 85 six months 10 50 and one year 21 00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.
A list of crossword clues including 20 Member of a Spanish political, 23 Strictly from, 27 Semiprecious, 30 Mix with a certain acid, 32 Clubs for instance, 34 Priestess in Greek legend, 36 Wheat germ for instance, 37 Halt, 38 Opposite to, 39 Notorious score, 42 Small edible animals 3 Perches, 16 Evergreen trees, 50 Consequence, 53 Gentlemen, 34 Skin trouble, 55 Therefore Lat, 58 Make a kind of face, 60 Biblical town.
A list of residents and visitors from Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and nearby towns in various states of travel and guests. Names include Richard A Saco avenue Elmer Blake George Noiles Joan Roderick and Lutie Harmon with mentions of New York World's Fair and a golf tournament win.
A signed reader letter to The Journal voices agreement with Charles Parsons on Britain and the United States but objects to his portrayal of Socialism. The writer asks for more balanced discussion in the free expression column.
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