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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1959
Page
4
Editorial quote asserts God seeks excellence in ordinary tasks rather than extraordinary feats. The message urges steady virtue and high effort in everyday actions. Charles Gore cited.
The article notes enrollment reaching about 46.4 million in schools and colleges while a teacher shortage of 1,563,000 is projected. Qualified teachers number 1,568,000, with deficits to be filled by former teachers and under certified instructors, risking large classes and fewer courses. Public schools shortage of 130,000 is expected this fall.
The article argues Nikita Khrushchev reframes peaceful coexistence as territorial surrender and open trade on unfair terms. It claims coexistence would lock off Soviet satellites and force the free world to tolerate subjugation while allowing Communist expansion through cheaper credit and propaganda.
The piece compares Lewis Strauss and Fritz Mueller in a nonideological view of political success. Observers note Mueller, a Grand Rapids native, rose quietly from Assistant Secretary to Undersecretary without a big national splash. Washington gossip credits his selection to backing from Sligh and Strauss, reflecting on the era's merit emphasis and local pride.
A letter to Senator Kerry suggests a marriage between Adlai Stevenson and Princess Margaret to boost Democrats and Anglo American ties. Kerry prefers Lyndon Johnson, joking his wife Lady Bird would be a perfect titled mate. A Malayan ambassador hosted a four hour independence day feast featuring curry, satay, beef, chicken, and rice.
Virginia revelers celebrate Culpeper’s 200th birthday with period costumes parade and a hospital cornerstone ceremony by Lewis Strauss. Gov Almond crowns the bicentennial queen while Sporty the mayor’s dog in eighteenth century dress attracts attention in a lively Washington scene.
Congress shifts to a graduated pension scale for World War I II and Korea veterans widows and children, expanding eligibility and raising monthly payments. About 300000 may see increases, over 200000 will gain for the first time. changes affect income brackets and add extra per child amounts.
Hollywood AP confirms Danny Thomas will feature a new teen daughter on his fall TV lineup. Sherry Jackson exits the cast to focus on education, replaced by Penney Parker who earned the role after auditions in New York. Thomas notes the change as routine casting while reflecting on his TV career and St. Jude charity tour.
AP analysis contrasts President Eisenhower and Senator Fulbright after Fulbright's attack on Ike. Fulbright accuses the admin of timidity and insufficient effort while urging major spending on education defense and development loans. Eisenhower defends his approach and argues current programs suffice.
Babson Park Massachusetts shares a three part approach to investing. The composite business cycle uses multiple overlapping cycles to time buys when many cycle low points align. The temporary trend analyzes earnings, stock prices, books, movies, radio and TV signals plus bank stats and advisory services.
The piece discusses how women often devalue themselves and struggle to accept praise or recognize talents. It notes that changing attitudes toward self worth can influence how others value them and cites a VA pension eligibility update allowing widows or children of veterans to claim benefits without proving service connected disability. Readers are directed to contact VA offices by July 1 and to obtain Ray Henrys guide by sending 35 cents.
A mixed crossword list with across clues including Imogene actress and Sikorsky plane designer, and down clues such as Humorist Irvin and Melville novel. Answers span names, places, and terms like Arab, Caen’s river, and Des Moines area items.
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