Roots of Charity Traced to Jews and Early Faiths
A Syracuse reader reflects on charity as justice and loving kindness rooted in ancient Judaism, carried into Christianity by Jesus, Paul, James, and John. The piece traces charity from religious care through monastic and civic efforts to modern government relief, noting motives and outcomes. It contrasts benevolence with potential misuse, urging focus on results and social impact. The column invites readers to submit topics for Dr. Adler’s Great Books column to win a set of volumes.
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John Gallagher
Syracuse
New York
Mrs. Gallagher
Jesus
Paul
James
John
God Brothers and Sisters of the Church
Dr. Adler
Mortimer F. Adler
Christmas Faith Survives Death Valley Ordeal
Mrs Julia Brier and her husband with their three sons and two men endured a grueling trek across Death Valley in 1849. After wandering all day and night through salt flats, they pressed on to find water, carrying the youngest boy on her back until a small fire and a distant spring offered salvation at three in the morning on Christmas. Providence and endurance kept them alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Brier
Death Valley
California
Walter
Kirk
How To Be Lovable at 65 by Mortimer J Adler
A satirical set of retirement etiquette rules targets the gray-haired audience. It pokes fun at suburban life, rush hour woes, gift giving, and elder status while suggesting playful, ironic tips for staying lovable in later years. The piece promotes a 36 page booklet available from The Daily Review for 50 cents.
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Tie
The
Daily Review
Grand Central Station
New York
New Year's Day Celebrations Across Cultures and Traditions
An essay tracing New Year customs from Julius Caesar to Gregorian reform. It contrasts Western revelry with China and Japan, notes church resistance to January 1, and recounts old superstitions about luck, fire, and money. It mentions superstitions about first-footers and the practice of borrowing coal to start anew.
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China
Japan
Earth
Europe
England
American
America
Saturalia
Expert Bridge Play Advises Forcing Safe Leads
Bridge pointers from a Daily Review column explain that an expert wins more by avoiding guessing and by forcing opponents to reveal led suits. The article analyzes a dummy hand where correct play seizes a spade lead and clubs are forced, enabling West to be kept from dangerous leads. It also includes a Daily Question: with Spades headed by A, respond with a three spade bid and mentions a promotion offer for Sheinwold's booklet.
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West
Declarer
East
South
Sheinwold
Neighbors Lend A Hand In Field Recovery
GREENFIELD Ind AP Roy Wilson learned the reach of his neighbors when they aided his recovery by using seventy tractors worth an estimated 50 000 to plow and plant his farm. Over 100 man hours were invested to prepare the 56 acres.
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Greenfield, Ind
Roy Wilson
Roosevelt and St Gaudens Coin Design Clash in U S History
A historical note recalls the clash between religion and state over U S coin design. Theodore Roosevelt urged beauty in coins, Augustus St Gaudens agreed to create new $10 and $20 gold pieces, prompting criticism over high relief and the omission of In God We Trust. Congress added the motto after debate, and 1907 coins became collector favorites.
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Quakie
United States
Stulplor
U.S
St. Gaudens
Roosevelt
Congress
Dept
P.O
Hollywood
Calif
Roman Meal Served by Urbana Junior High Students
Seventh grade students dressed in lunies acted as slaves and served a Roman meal in upper class Latin. Eighth and ninth graders attended the banquet as Roman citizens with girls in gowns and boys in togas. Decorations food and entertainment completed the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana, Ill
Urbana
Stamp News highlights 1965 commemoratives and Nobel stamps
Post Office reveals two US commemoratives for 1965 honoring the Battle of New Orleans and the 15th anniversary of peace with England. One stamp features Gen Andrew Jackson near the Battle of New Orleans medal. the other honors the founding of the Sokar organization with a Greek discus statue. Sweden issues Nobel Prize stamps. Panama releases four stamps honoring major world churches. First day sites not yet announced.
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Post Office Department
Washington
New Orleans
England
United States
Sokal
Orleana
Andrew Jackson
Soko
Italy
State Department
Sweden
Frederi Minstrel
France
Echegaray Y Elraquitre
Spain
John William Strutt
Lord Rayleigh
Great Britain
Minstrel
Echegaray
Rayleigh
Sir William Ramsay
Ivan Patrovic Pavtov
Russia
Ramsay
Pavtov
Republic of Panama
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Fremont Coin & So Dist
Fremone
Canon Ronner
Hota
Ore Hayward
Eoin Appraisely
Emericard
Bovared
Wanely
Weeidell J. Weskey
Srre
5Rer
Stamp News
Hayward Hobby & Stamp Store
Stermos Albums Supplies
Heal
Volkswagen Agency
Hayward
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