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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1959
Page
4
Thought for evening editorial reflects Marcus Aurelius line that what follows after an era echoes what came before, tying contemporary reflections to classical philosophy. The piece muses on continuity, virtue, and the season's mood, urging readers to consider how present actions mirror past values.
Pressure to cut extravagance in government spending shows progress toward balance and lower inflation. Congress trimmed the defense budget by 400 million from the President’s request, with Senate adding 700 million, bringing final near the original target. Public demand for fiscal responsibility rises as anti inflation rhetoric grows.
West Point will award graduates with broader education beyond military training. The academy abandons some vocational courses, emphasizing nuclear physics electronics chemistry and radiation studies. Social sciences foreign languages and strong English skills gain prominence, with vocational topics moved to summer camp. Graduation standards stress thinking general knowledge character philosophy personality communication bearing and social graces.
President Eisenhower nominated Henry E. Stebbins of Milton Massachusetts as the United States first ambassador to Nepal. Pending Senate approval he would succeed Ellsworth Bunker as envoy to Nepal and bring Stebbins experience from postings in Switzerland Canada Australia and England to the post.
The piece notes Hawaii’s new federal lawmakers: Hiram L. Fong the first Chinese American senator, Oren E. Long a Democratic senator, and Daniel K. Inouye the first Japanese American in Congress. It cites a 537-member Congress with reapportionment to 435 in time, reflecting a diverse national legislature. It also observes policewomen sworn in, and light musings on betting nuisances and vacation photos.
Washington correspondent notes the Labor Reform Act of 1959 blends many bills and compromises. Hoffmans clash over amendments reveals tension between Congress and business groups like NAM and chambers of commerce. Hoffman claims he was denied timely input and blocked on three proposed changes.
In its first session the 86th Congress approved several measures with major business impact. The labor bill signed by Eisenhower may set wide effects, while defense spending, debt, and inflation pressure loom. Construction, utilities, road funding, foreign aid, airports, education, and public works all draw business interest amid court tests and political vetoes. Nonstop policy shifts touch unions, finance, and industry leaders nationwide.
New York AP profile of Ray Kroc, detailing the rise of McDonald’s, a 25 million dollar annual business by 1959, 125 drive-ins with 60 more planned, and a franchising model that funds site control, turnkey operations, and a low 66 cent average check. It notes Kroc’s background, fast expansion, and emphasis on family clientele.
Ruth Millett asks readers to judge authenticity of friends and self in various life tests. The piece explores how fortune, parenting, willpower, marriage happiness, dieting, aging clues, and fashion affect perceptions. It ends with a note on a theater aroma system called Smell Of Vision and its automated theater synchronization.
Paul Harvey argues rock and roll and junk records seduce youth, fueling delinquency. He cites Wall Street Journal data showing a 50 percent drop in teen record purchases and claims overexposed disc jockeys killed interest, while noting a line between lewd and decent music exists. He concludes youth remain more discerning than aging critics.
Hollywood AP reports Spanish doctor used bloodletting to reduce Peter Lorre's cerebral hemorrhage during Scent of Mystery production. With heart specialists present, the life was saved after the doctor cut him to bleed, enabling Lorre to return to filming within two weeks. The film, featuring Smell-O-Vision, premieres in Chicago over Christmas. theater setup costs about 17000 dollars.
A reader argues mail delivery has fallen from twice daily in earlier decades to once daily in Portland and Biddeford. The writer criticizes officials like Mr Summerfield for prioritizing money over people, cites reduced mail pickup, and stresses the essential daily role of mail for health, family updates, and business. Continued on page six.
The notice lists the newspaper in Biddeford Maine with Pauline publisher T. J. Mahoney as editor and a telephone line for all departments. It provides subscription rates payable in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 one year 21.00, and notes the paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive republishing rights. It states entry as second class matter at the Biddeford post office.
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The speaker recalls childhood school days on a hillside in spring. A fond memory describes reading writing and spelling lessons, carefree lunches under a maple tree, and walking home with dinner pails. The poem contrasts past happiness with present change.
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