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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
11
Governor George M. Leader launched a promotion program for Pennsylvania farm production with four objectives. It aims to coordinate groups, assist small campaigns, handle surplus promotions, and advise on marketing improvements while citing Maine potatoes Florida citrus and Corn Belt beef as examples.
Ray Ashworth of Northwestern University cites two factors for rural danger. He notes motor vehicle accidents represent nearly half of farm resident deaths and rural traffic now makes up half the yearly mileage, three quarters of fatalities, on nine tenths of the road network. Public support for official safety programs is urged. Take care at lane ends.
A lively look at how old Edison phonograph records fade into cedar chests while revived 78-45-33 rpm discs gain new life. The piece notes a massive American spending surge on sound tech from wax cylinders to hi fi systems, FM radio and UHF television, signaling shifting culture and the toll on conversation.
In December 1906 Professor Surface debunked snake myths in Pennsylvania noting no hoop or horn snakes and that venom and charms have no truth. A related December remark urged families to honor birthdays with keepsakes. E Bedford of Corn Products Refining offered to cover fines for Pennsylvanians jailed over glucose candies as a goodwill move.
Fifty years after 1931, reports recount festive crowds in Chicago shopping districts, 3000 Lancaster children donated potatoes for a Salvation Army screening at Fulton Opera House, and Robert Montgomery starred in The Man in Possession with two potato donations. William Myers alias King Solomon faced theft charges after boasting 56 marriages. Pennsylvania State College earned 37 livestock prizes at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago, and 1931 tomato and bean payments circulated locally before Christmas. Prohibition raids in November seized 95 stills and 54 automobiles statewide.
In a December 9 1956 reflection the author discusses Romans 828 noting God is the active agent who works for good in all things. The piece contrasts translations, cites Greek manuscripts, and urges faith in God’s pervasive presence and partnership with those who love Him. It cites Joseph and historical tyrannies to illustrate.good and evil.
In East Liverpool Ohio a stranger seized a suburban trolley for five miles pocketing passenger fares and fleeing. The regular conductor paused for a drink and was unaware as a stranded motorman suspected nothing while passengers thought the new operator was the regular one.
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