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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1959
Page
4
Thought for the evening features Carl Sandburg’s line I tell you the past is a bucket of ashes. The brief excerpt reflects on memory and loss with regional literary tone typical of editorial page prose.
The piece notes that despite Western hopes in flexible diplomacy, Khrushchev’s stance remains hardline. British Labour leaders Gaitskell and Bevan, after meetings in Moscow, join German Socialists in learning that reunification and disengagement are unacceptable on terms they favor. Moscow’s rigidity undercuts NATO and any optimistic peace-by-talk approach.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller must decide by November whether to enter the Republican presidential race. Nixon's strong polling and party support complicate the choice, while Eisenhower Khrushchev talks could boost Nixon. Rockefeller lacks broad recognition and political momentum, leaving him in a difficult position with no sure second chance if he waits.
The piece notes Britons famed for ceremonial tea stirring may accept instant tea, while tradition favors earthen or china pots, well heated water, and tea leaves over bags. It riffs on changing times and contrasts with routine family life and social critique.
Washington reports nine billion dollars in government surplus holdings as Congress fails to pass basic farm legislation. Surplus costs, including storage and interest, total about 1.25 billion this year, with potential political and economic fallout. Wheat, corn, and cotton policies clash. vetoed wheat bill and new corn rules leave farmers unsettled while cotton receives direct subsidies under the Aug 1 program.
The steel strike is hurting output and planning at steel users and plants. Layoffs grow as shortages push managers to seek foreign steel and repurpose materials. Government data show August effects, but the coming weeks raise bigger concerns for recovery.
General Bradley, age 66, who once led 2.3 million troops in World War II, now chairs Bulova Watch Co. as it develops miniature safety devices for missile programs. He sees space as a new frontier, but doubts space armies will form in his lifetime. He notes leadership lessons from George C. Marshall and enjoys golf with Eisenhower.
AP writer notes June Allyson’s CBS drama with Ann Harding as Ruth and Naomi, a half hour program about a young widow and her mother in law keeping memory of a husband alive. A hopeful oasis in a season heavy on Westerns and adventures. Also previews NBCs Love and Marriage with William Demarest as the grouchy music publisher and Stubby Kaye as a song-plugger.
Percy Madden and several Maine residents appear in a roundup of local names. The notes mention travels to Brockton Fair, visits to relatives in Saco and Biddeford, civic roles, and moves, including Miss Janice Rankin in Kittery and Rose Driscoll leading Diamonds and Emeralds Bowling League, plus senior year returns, and a trip to New York.
Paul Harvey contends that automation urges solid math skills. He argues youngsters must master basic arithmetic, fractions, and trigonometry to navigate spaceflight, navigation, and economics. Calculations of fuel, prices, taxes, and tax writeoffs shape decisions. He warns that reliance on machines without understanding costs could enslave, urging disciplined pursuit of mathematics across generations.
Miss Alice House of Biddeford returns from vacation to resume duties at the Masonic building. Dick Banfield of Saco wins a berth on the Worcester football team. Oliver Curtis of Kennebunk will chair morning worship at the Methodist church. Nathalie Shaw elected president of the Y club at Thornton Academy. Harold Sanborn leads Hobah encampment ICOF. James A. Adams of Saco named justice of the peace. Mrs Edith Smith becomes president of the Loyal Daughters at Adams Street Baptist. The piece closes with a tribute to a warmly remembered, life-enjoying man.
A Biddeford Maine column notes that the coming burden of national debt on the younger generation threatens traditional ancestor worship and heritage, reflecting concerns about fiscal policy and intergenerational impact. It appears in the Ondo Published Daily Except Sunday with staff credits.
Ruth Millett argues parental guidance protects adolescents who date and marry poorly. When parents disagree and appease a teen’s choices, tomorrow’s consequences fall on the young person. Stronger limits would have spared Dorothy from a troubling marriage and child.
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