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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1956
Page
4
An editorial warns that 1956 may be remembered as The Year of the Tranquilizer. It explains Miltown and other tranquilizers relieve stress and aid some conditions but do not treat underlying diseases. Doctors urge careful use under a physician, not self prescription, especially for children.
A Kanawha County editorial applauds the Charleston Kiwanis Club for raising funds to build a swimming pool at Boys Farm. It argues such pools spur playgrounds and broader recreation, improving youth welfare and community pride.
A reader signs as Mrs. Dorothy Bonham of Princeton West Virginia noting juror bias and cautioning against assuming guilt based on appearance. The postcard style message reflects concerns about courtroom perceptions and fairness.
The article reviews horned toad reproduction noting that some species bear young, others develop eggs in the mother, and some lay eggs with incubation tied to temperature. It also covers historical rail safety milestones including the 1893 Safety Appliance Act and Panama Canal opening dates.
Inez Robe notes a burst of gadget gifts as readers sent 43 automobile trash baskets in many sizes and colors after her call for a car garbage disposal. She recalls proposing a dashboard grinder for litter and jokes about sequined flyswatters and camel saddles.
A fragmented verse piece mocks consumer excess during the holiday season. The speaker rails against depowered gifts and junkyard tropes while imagining a better, more extravagant future with yachts and diamonds, ending with a cryptic signature line.
A short devotional quote urges that life comes from every word that proceeds from the Lord, citing Deuteronomy.
A reader argues Charleston Symphony’s troubles stem from public apathy more than board or conductor. He credits local firms for subsidies but decries non supporters, urges improved cultural outreach and stronger PR for Geoffrey Holiday amidst financial strain.
The officer stated Mrs. McCarthy was the only visitor allowed in his room. Other patients’ visitors could enter only with day officer permission. A visitor seeking the twelfth floor via the elevator was warned.
A column from The Observer in Door County Wisconsin discusses risky behavior as a metaphor for avoiding an atomic threat. It notes high speed driving as a reckless act and hints at societal reactions to fear and safety.
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