Declaration of Independence anniversary reflection
The essay promotes observing July 4 1955 by reading the Declaration of Independence. It notes the 1776 signing by John Hancock and August 2 official engrossment, credits Jefferson, discusses natural rights and government, and urges readers to reflect on the document's ideals for current times.
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United States
Thirteen
Colonies
America
Continental Congress
John Hancock
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
New Bicycle Spring Powers Distance On a Pedal
In Holland William Hazenburg unveiled a lightweight back wheel spring device. As the rider pedals the spring winds and after one block the bike can coast five blocks. The apparatus, which weighs only a few pounds, winds automatically and disengages when fully wound. Hazenburg seeks a patent and estimates a $40 price in American money.
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Hazenburg
Holland
Let's Save Some Lives For July Fourth Be extra careful on roads
A civic appeal urges drivers to avoid carnage on highways during the Fourth of July weekend. It repeats the adage if you must drink, don’t drive, and notes the life you save may be your own. It also cites Johnny Mercer in Savannah paying $300000 to settle 28 year old debts for defunct company holders.
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Savannah
Mercer
Johnny Mercer
Wheat quota vote sought by farmers on 1956 crop
Wheat growers voting on Saturday June 25 decide on marketing quotas for 1956. In Surry County the ASC Office in Dobson hosts voters. Available supply for the 1955-56 year exceeds normal by 66 percent, triggering quota rules.
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Surry County
ASC
Dobson
Secretary of Agriculture
North Carolina
Views and Reviews Bulk Quote Collection
A column of opinions from diverse figures including Dr John McGill Krumm, Chester Bowles, J F Wiggins, Jawaharlal Nehru, Alfred Gruenther, Gardner Cowles, Dr Frederick Wertham, Nikolai Bulganin, Edward J Thye, Robert Newton, Sue Pollard, Roy M Cohn. The remarks touch on optimism, isolation, press freedom, peace efforts, air power, media influence, juvenile delinquency, East China tensions, and a call for conference.
Quotes on free speech from historical figures
A collection of lines from Milton Johnson Jefferson and Macaulay praising free expression. The notes discuss liberty to think utter and argue freely with emphasis on conscience and robust debate. It also references Justice Holmes cautioning against false shouting fire in a theater causing panic.
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John Milton
O. W. Holmes
Eleven items from a historical quiz list
The list names figures and facts including Alexander Dumas the Elder, 72 regular employees, a chief gardener earning 5245 dollars annually, the United States Senate, a location in southwestern Oregon, the word Forward, the name Thomas, inventor Richard Gatling, Millard Fillmore, and the screw propeller.
British researchers combine plaster cast and iodine scan for thyroid care
A new method uses a plaster of Paris cast marked in two centimeter squares to map iodine uptake after oral radioactive iodine. About three hours after administration the cast is reapplied and count rates are read at two centimeter intervals, then graphed to show iodine distribution. The process takes about a day with a half hour of reading in the afternoon.
Quick Quiz: Count of Monte Cristo author and more
The Count of Monte Cristo is authored by Alexandre Dumas. The White House is run by about a few dozen workers. Highest paid employee details vary by time and agency. Impeachments are tried by the Senate. Crater Lake is in Oregon. West to east across the Atlantic you would set your watch forward. Stonewall Jackson’s given name is Thomas. The machine gun was invented by Hiram Maxim. The 13th president was Millard Fillmore.
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Monte Cristo
White House
Crater Lake
Atlantic
City Notes and Local Happenings in the Town
Town residents report visits from Banner and New Mexico, and planned NC Press Association meeting in Asheville. Local farming shows tomato harvests and horse incident, watermelon shipment from Georgia, and church room décor on Main Street. New Board of Education to meet at Dobson with rooms in the courthouse. A remarkable tobacco roller, a small woman, powered 802 pounds in ten hours and fifteen minutes earning 2.40 for the day.
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Rockford Street
Pace
Banner
New Mexico
Lee Ashcroft
Elkin
B. F. Spacger
Ths City
EB. H. Wrenn
William
Fred
North Carolina Press Association
Ashville
John A. Young
Greensboro
C. H. Haynes
Longap
J. S. Belton
Fred Johnson
Georgia
M. E. Church
Main Street
Jackson and Lovill’s
Board of Education
Dobson
Dear Louisa Letter Advises Against Signing Farm to Son
A widow seeks guidance on whether to transfer ownership of her farm to her son. The adviser cautions against giving up property and freedom, recommends a liberal profit share and continued ownership, suggests possible housing exchange, and warns that inheritance could pass to in laws if the son dies. Be generous but sensible.
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Louisa
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Alfred M. Gruenther
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New York
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Chinese People’s Republic
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Dward J. Thye
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Robert Newton
Australia
Sue Pollard
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Roy M. Cohn
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Joseph R. McCarthy
Mount Airy News
Moore Avenue
Mount Airy
W. M. Johnson
William H. Johnson
James E. Johnson
J. E. Johnson
N. C
Yates
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Samuel O. Johnson
T. B. Macaulay
Alexander Dumas the Elder
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