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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1959
Page
4
Editorial reflects Katharine Anne Porter on the enduring effort of love and the ease of hate when not cultivated, urging repeated learning and restraint in daily life.
Bruce Biossat argues Congress earned a lasting credit for passing major labor reform. Kennedy guided the compromise between House and Senate versions, preserving protection of union members while adding disclosures and strict penalties for corruption. The result, he says, benefits labor as much as the nation.
In a gesture of reconciliation Chancellor Adenauer offered Germany's apology for the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939. Polish premier, aligned with Moscow, rejected the move as Cold War spin and retaliation. The piece argues Soviet occupation followed quickly in 1939 and accuses Warsaw of hypocrisy.
The note explains German hyperinflation from 1919 to 1923. It cites 4.2 billion marks per dollar by late 1923 and a Berlin newspaper selling for 200 million marks. A 1920 inheritance of 650000 marks could buy one meal at age 21 in 1923, illustrating the collapse of pensions and savings.
The piece honors Herbert Hoover as a model of integrity who built a career from mining engineer to public leader. It laments spendthrift policies, notes his 85th birthday, and asserts his ongoing influence in guarding the nation against debt and inflation while urging adherence to market principles.
Washington analysis argues Khrushchev’s Sept. 18 U.N. address will show whether the Soviet Union seeks genuine peace or sticks to Cold War obstruction. It notes Russia's veto record, calls for UN reform, and outlines steps to prove intent, including ending veto abuse and supporting UN peace operations.
The report notes a robust economy with unemployment under four million despite a steel strike. Auto plant re opens and nine month steel needs were stockpiled, yet Wall Street fears tight money and possible defense cutbacks could curb expansion and inflationary pressures.
Boyle laments the north side of W 51st street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues as a once lively block filled with writers actors and small craftsmen giving way to a 48 story Zeckendorf Hotel. The piece recalls Cornelius Vanderbilt's home and colorful residents who are now vanished.
Mrs Brown defies her children's plan to move in with a daughter and stay in her own home. She rents a room to a widow and, without a job, becomes a self reliant babysitter in town. The story highlights a mother who manages financially and emotionally on her own.
The pundit Paul Harvey remarks on Nehru facing a China India border threat. He accuses Nehru of pro Red China bias and appeasement while Moscow’s influence grows. He warns that fear and compromise invite a national disaster and warns against sanctuary to enemies.
AP reports a new television series aimed at women premiering Sept 21 with hosts and stars Irene Dunne Bette Davis Ann Harding and Ginger Rogers. Khrushchev U S visit coverage will disrupt schedules as Ingbergman rehearses in New York. Henry James Turn of the Screw taping for NBC Startime Oct 20. Arthur Godfrey to host a cancer institute salute Oct 25 marking Mrs Roosevelt’s 75th birthday.
A string of brief notices lists residents and visitors from Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk. Mrs John Authier attends New England Convention in Swampscott Mass and others travel to Boston Chicago and Portland for events.
A reflective piece on a memorial block as a veteran recalls past glories and the enduring spirit of a community. The notice lists Biddeford Maine publishers and editors, subscription rates, and Associated Press affiliation.
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