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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1959
Page
4
Editorial brief features a Browning aphorism: “It’s not what man does which exalts him, but what man would do.” It presents a reflective prompt about virtue and intention, aligning with the page’s thoughtful tone and urging readers to consider moral resolve.
Congressman Jim Oliver urged President Eisenhower to make the Biddeford Saco Sanford area a pilot for food stamps to aid self respect and dignity. Local officials and Lewiston Sun disputed the plan, arguing Maine should rely on state and local relief rather than federal aid amid political tensions.
NEA Washington correspondent notes Khrushchev’s provoked rudeness in Moscow and in America. The piece contrasts his reaction to questioning with American press freedom and citizen speech, highlighting a range of public figures who challenged him and the broader lesson of free debate in the United States.
The column discusses how education methods must adapt to current knowledge and avoid teaching outdated material. It questions whether schools maximize talent and stresses updating science and core subjects to prevent wasting potential.
Esther Van Wagoner Tufty notes more women in high state offices 51 serving today 31 Democrats 17 Republicans 3 nonpartisans. state legislatures total 347 up 45 since 1958 with Republicans leading 174 seats and Democrats 169. In Congress Washington sees 16 women in the House and one in the Senate Margaret Chase Smith. Also anecdotal items report an Oklahoma man recovering a stolen car and a question on Arctic efficiency.
AP News Analyst SAM DAWSON notes that automation touches sales as well as factory work, with traveling salesmen carrying AV gear to impress prospects. Closed circuit TV and other devices boost pitches, while schools and governments spend on audiovisuals. Mechanization helps management stay in touch with staff and communities.
A former working wife recalls losing friends after quitting her job to be a full-time homemaker. She notes envy from former colleagues, advises joining women’s clubs, volunteering, and making new friendships with stay-at-home wives, framing staying home as a new life phase.
AP TV writer Cynthia Lowry notes Bing Crosby’s show felt tired despite guests Frank Sinatra Peggy Lee and Louis Armstrong. The article praises Gary Moore's CBS premiere with Berg Kirby Lorne Damone Powell and Funt, but criticizes Crosby’s demeanor and the ornate sets. It also covers The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis and a clash with a baseball playoff game.
A real life example shows a life policy beneficiary dispute after a husband dies. Jane Jones loses insurance to Tom mother who refuses to relinquish funds due to family tensions. The piece urges regular policy reviews to align design with family needs and suggests consulting an insurance agent for guidance and legal riders.
Letter from Daniel J. Gurney, Biddeford High Class of 1929, proposing a tribute to Steve White. He suggests placing a plaque on the Field House side at Waterhouse field to avoid interfering with play and naming the Field House in White’s honor for his pep talks. He notes his football championship credentials from 1927-1928.
HAL BOYLE notes the sudden shift to parenthood as a child grows from infancy to first grade. The columnist uses humorous, vivid imagery to describe the escalating responsibilities, the need to feed, clothe, and guide a child, who begins to read and recite tales, while families cope with time pressures and daily routines.
A lighthearted take notes that front seat drivers cause more annoyance than those in the back, highlighting common driving frustrations without targeting any specific event or person.
Publication details for the Biddeford Maine Daily Press show Paul Casavant as publisher and T. J. Mahoney as editor with AP membership and postal matter status. Subscription rates are listed as one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00.
Reads a full crossword clue list with across and down entries from a daily puzzle puzzle items include provinces, dances, nautical terms, legal terms, and biographical hints. Several clues reference historical names and languages including French and Italian terms as well as geographic places across the puzzle.
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